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Ford to enhance visibility in 2009

Ford's set to bring some visibility-enhancing features to a rearview-mirror near you. Starting in the 2009 model year, the American automaker's standard rearview mirror will be replaced by a Blind-Spot mirror which features a convex spotter aimed directly at the vehicle's blind-spot. Ford says the Blind-Spot mirror meets the demands of customers wishing for better visibility when changing lanes or parking. It doesn't end there though- as a new Cross-Traffic Alert system and Blind Spot Monitoring will be available as well. Using a radar sensor mounted in each rear quarter-panel, it can alert drivers if a nearby vehicle is hiding out in their blind-spot. Visual and audible alerts tell the driver that it's best to wait for a lane change if another 'hidden' vehicle is detected.

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Ford to enhance visibility in 2009

Ford's set to bring some visibility-enhancing features to a rearview-mirror near you. Starting in the 2009 model year, the American automaker's standard rearview mirror will be replaced by a Blind-Spot mirror which features a convex spotter aimed directly at the vehicle's blind-spot. Ford says the Blind-Spot mirror meets the demands of customers wishing for better visibility when changing lanes or parking. It doesn't end there though- as a new Cross-Traffic Alert system and Blind Spot Monitoring will be available as well. Using a radar sensor mounted in each rear quarter-panel, it can alert drivers if a nearby vehicle is hiding out in their blind-spot. Visual and audible alerts tell the driver that it's best to wait for a lane change if another 'hidden' vehicle is detected.