Dorman 955-048 Door Mirror - Left

OE-Style Left Door Mirror for Explorer and Mountaineer

This Dorman door mirror is built for direct replacement on select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer models. It matches the original assembly’s fit, function, and key features, including power adjustment and heated glass for the left side.

• Direct replacement door mirror for the left side
• Power-adjustable mirror with heated glass
• Fold-away design
• Black plastic housing with paintable finish
• Clear rectangular glass
• Specific fit for select Ford and Mercury applications
• Mounting hardware included

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 955-048 is a specific-fit powered mirror assembly engineered to match the original mirror on select 2002-2005 Ford Explorer and 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer models. It includes the mirror glass, housing, bracket, and related technology needed to restore the factory-style appearance and function of the left door mirror. The housing is black plastic and paintable, allowing it to blend with the vehicle’s exterior finish after refinishing if needed.

This mirror uses electric adjustment and heated glass, and it features a fold-away design for added clearance when parked or in tight spaces. It is a direct replacement for vehicles equipped with puddle lamps, and it is built for the left position only. Part number 955-048 is also referenced in OE-style replacement searches for these applications.

This part cross-references TYC 3020042 for the same application.

What This Mirror Helps Address

• Cracked or broken driver-side mirror housing
• Loss of power mirror adjustment
• Reduced visibility from damaged or missing mirror glass
• Heated mirror failure on cold or wet mornings
• Wear or damage to the original fold-away mirror assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Compatible With 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, left, power, with heat, with puddle lamps. Compatible With 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer, left, power, with heat, with puddle lamps. Verify connector and option match before installation, since the wiring harness is not included. Use the included mounting hardware and the vehicle’s existing electrical connection points where applicable. Confirm the mirror position and option content before painting the housing.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this mirror assembly to follow the original equipment layout for the listed vehicles, with the same core mirror functions and a direct-fit construction for the specified application.