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New Ford Transit ‘smart’ rear-view mirror available for aftermarket retrofit

Ford is introducing a ‘smart mirror’ – a high-definition screen that displays a panoramic rear view for the driver of Transit and Transit Custom vans.

The mirror, which will cost close to £675, is available for Ford Transit and Transit Custom vans fitted with windowless rear doors.

Any Ford dealer can order and fit the system, which is compatible with Transit vans built from 2014 and Transit Custom models built from 2012.

The full display interior mirror helps drivers to spot cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles that may be behind them, even when windowless rear doors or partitions are in the way.

The display shows a live feed from a camera on the rear of the van and features automatic brightness control for optimum visibility in daylight and at night.

The system offers a field of view that is twice the width of a conventional rear-view mirror.

Owen Gregory, director for commercial vehicle aftersales at Ford of Europe said: “Providing our drivers with maximum visibility – especially in urban areas where there is so much to look out for – increases their confidence and is a key part of making journeys safer for them, and for other road users as well.”

The new camera system helps drivers to be more aware of their surroundings.
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