I have a Ford Focus and the rear view mirror fell off the the arm were it was attached to. The back part of the mirror has a socket and the tip of the arm has a ball. I have tried very hard to push the socket back on to the ball without any luck. The ball and the socket are dry. The mirror was hard to move and my wife pulled a little bit too hard. If I lubricate both parts and I'm able to remount the mirror will it be too loose? Do I need to replace the whole assembly?
2006-11-18 04:02:02 · 7 answers · asked by Tomas Mora 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check for a set screw on it. Back off set screw and it should go back on. Have a fun day.
2006-11-18 04:04:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ford Focus Rear View Mirror
2016-10-17 03:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not totally sure how the Focus mirror is constructed, but the area where the ball pops in should have one or two screws, or nothing at all. Loosen the screw(s) until there is enough play to pop it on again, then retighten the screw(s). If there are no screws, then it's a cheaper pop-on assembly. Use just a tad bit of vaseline on the ball. Line it up, and push using firm but even pressure at the center of the mirror. It should pop back on. If you still have problems, then a quick trip to the dealer is in order. They may have a tool for this, and if it is truly broken, replacement may be covered under warranty. Good Luck.
2006-11-18 05:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first answer sounds like a good thing to try. Just be careful trying to force this stuff. Windshields have a funny way of breaking when you least think it. If, all this is removed and you working with it. What you may try and I not sure. If, you could heat the socket part, maybe in oven very low setting for maybe a minute and put the ball part in the freezer for the same amount of time it may give you some slack. I just thinking off the top of my head and have never actually tried this.
Try this before you buy, if, you think of buying a new one always try to fix the old first. If, it break, then you would have bought a new one anyway. So, no harm to try and fix it first.
2006-11-18 04:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tell you the truth it would be easier to replace the whole assemby than to try to fix the current one.You can pick up a new one from most auto part stores.
2006-11-18 04:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by guy_hodges 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may be a set screw or you can spray a little WD40 on it and retry it.Use lithium grease to lube it after that to keep it from seizing.
2006-11-18 04:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by gibbyguys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE AUTO PARTS HOUSE AND BUY A NEW ONE AND REINSTALL IT GOOD LUCK.
2006-11-18 04:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by macki4 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋