'16 Ford Expedition Driver Window Regulator

In this video I swap out the power window regulator on this customers 2016 Ford Expedition. First time doing one of these myself so there was a small learning curve. Most of which could have been avoided by reading service data haha.
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[@mikep.5517]

"We didn't have time-out growing up. We had time's up..." So true lmao.

[@stevenquigley4208]

That's a T-shirt....

[@jamiepatterson1214]

And there were no sitting in the corner. There was the board of education to the seat of understanding.

[@bltoth1955]

It’s always better when you say it. 😂😂😂

[@jimandnena4]

I'm 75. Retired 15 years ago, but still wrenching for friends and family. The spasms in your arm are likely a nerve pinch in your shoulder due to bursitis. Heat, and topical pain relief helps especially BEFORE starting work in a cold shop. Oldage, and mileage are prime factors. 😊 Thanks for your channel. jimandnena

[@dharley189]

Oh how I know. 70. Retired for 8. Still working friends/family. Have all kinds of treatments for aches and pains. Life goes on.

[@shadetreemech290]

Retired for two years. Everyone buys new cars and they don't need me. Mostly anyway.

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Medical advice on SMA, no warranty of course, expressed or implied 👌

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​@@billupstateny9151I have guys asking medical advice on all of my groups... From obviously non- medical members.

[@Steve0885]

Thanks Doc 😅

[@goptools]

"We didn't have time outs, we had time's up", cracked me right up!

[@douglash3129]

This is the only good thing about having a cell phone that takes pictures and videos, remembering where the hell everything gets routed!😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@robertsmith2956]

I just had the battery die, and the pictures were not available. The replacement battery made thigs worse so even plugged in it wouldn't turn on. Of course trash day took away the old battery before I found out.

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​@@robertsmith2956you threw away the battery before testing your phone works? That's karma for throwing it in the trash. Next time, return your pants you were wearing to the store 😅

[@robertsmith2956]

@@vadim7590 No, the phone worked fine for 3 days. Each day lasting longer on the battery. The 4th day when garbage was picked up it went reboot like an old apple phone. Old battery was a nice balloon.

[@P3cNavyBrat]

Pictures and GPS

[@P3cNavyBrat]

This is your funniest video

[@JRBRestorations]

Cervical Radiculitis. A nerve in your neck is being pinched by a bulging disc, arthritis, etc… it’s from heavy lifting, twisting, turning in strange positions under the hood or dashboard or under a gas tank etc… Advil along with Tylenol and rest , maybe a topical muscle massage. If it is happening quite often, a visit to your Doctor where a physical exam with C-spine Xray, CT and MRI will give you the diagnosis quickly. 41 years as a Radiologic Technologist with 34 years of MRI experience here. Be careful, you don’t mess with symptoms like this.!! Thanks for the great video. How I hate taking off door panels and changing window regulators!!

[@billbrowning3021]

That is the cleanest I've seen a door insulation panel come off in my entire You tube life.

[@jimandnena4]

My last window motor replacement required drilling a hole in the inside metal panel to get to the 3rd bolt. Ford thoughtfully left a dimple in the metal to show where to drill. 97 Explorer @ 150K miles.

[@sargefreedom1578]

First…My grown kids got me one of those 1/4”drive tool kits with the clip for the mobile mechanic on the go. Love it, and I’m retired. We never had time out either, just the swish of air as a piece of leather travelled at the speed of sound. Nice job Mr O. and yes, Mrs O is the highlight of the video

[@samcooke2742]

Priceless monologue.

[@konradhittner4668]

“For the mechanic with the on-the-go lifestyle . . . “ 😂😂

[@kenmohler4081]

You have lots to look forward to, Eric. I’m 77 and now what doesn’t hurt doesn’t work.

[@BrianSmith-ps7lh]

Seeing Eric clean the glass brought a smile. I had a radiator let go spraying coolant all over my windshield. Towed to GM dealer who replaced the radiator and put it back in the parking lot ready for customer pick up-windshield still covered in coolant.

[@tomfuelery2905]

"I don't know about a window regulator, but we have the thing that makes the window go up and down." Autozone parts counter guy. True story.

[@pellechi1]

“Front hole, This Hole … A hole” Oscar nod for best Script …

[@Torsee]

No doubt! You catch the intro? 😂

[@jimm1819]

Don't mess with my jive.

[@Vegasramper]

@@Torsee that was a very interesting intro. Some missed it

[@scotthill1278]

Today I put a zip tie on my RV and I made that torque wrench noise without even thinking about it. Thanks Eric O. Now my zip tie's are torqued to spec......

[@drainmudvayne27]

no wonder i pay my mechanic top dollar, the things they have to go through just for our beloved cars ;) and i love this channel, and ive been a subscriber for ages and this is still the best by far..... the comedy while he's working is gold....

[@mbtjr]

You're killing me with all the vids this morning. No intermission to take a leak lol.

[@mwestberg1]

Love how you got all of those non critical parts properly torqued to factory spec......

[@MrRunner]

Small tools on a clip for the mechanic with the `on the go lifestyle'. Priceless. I sometimes feel I'm all alone in the world, then I see you struggle too. I feel so much better now.

[@unwired1281]

Misery really does love company

[@bensmith6051]

Eric O finally got it to go up and down on command for the fella. That folks is why he’s called Dr. O

[@garygardner9677]

It's a good day when it goes up and down on command

[@phillperry487]

LOL....'he got it up, then he got the window up'

[@faxmen09]

That was a great line, tried to slide past the viewers.

[@user-ps8le8qj4t]

I just finished shaving sat down and started watching KZbin videos. one of the most entertaining videos I've seen in a long time. when it finally ended went to the bathroom looked in a mirror my beard grew back

[@JohnSmith-eq5el]

Eric because it's a doorman regulator ...you...will probably be the person who takes that door apart next time😁

[@rickrogers2649]

Yeah.....maybe tomorrow. 😁

[@adulaney2004]

The "keyhole.... Keyholio" had me. 🤣

[@JoseJimeniz]

For the mechanic with the on-the-go lifestyle. I love that. I love that every time. And i've stolen it.

[@Big_Loo]

*sigh* I'm old enough to remember when Dorman *wasn't* crap. 😢

[@SouthMainAuto]

Same

[@repeatman]

Doorman really went out the door. *Ba da, tis*

[@amber07701]

Gave us the shocker again. Good video, always love the extra vocabulary that you put into the videos

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Hey Eric! I'm retired and 65. I started feeling aches around 50. Just keep doing what you love and loving what you do. Thanks

[@JonPMeyer]

Came for the sense of humor and left with a lesson in physics: "friction makes heat". Damn, you ought to charge for this stuff! Thanks, as always you make great content!

[@WouterB76]

Did I already mention in the past 10 years that i've been watching your video's that I really like your sense of humor Eric?

[@terencehawkes3933]

I have never seen door goo come off clean like that - EVER! Class act cleaning the window when done!

[@SeilerRdAutoCare]

Not gonna lie. I find some joy in the fact that I’m guessing off camera you cuss at cars as much as the rest of us 😂😂 I know I can’t help it sometimes 😂

[@gem1967]

Yes, He let it slip by a time or 2

[@leftyo9589]

i dont think there's an auto shop on the face of the earth where effenheimers arent a regular part of the vocabulary.

[@kazilziya830]

Taking a picture has saved me on more than one occasion. Good piece of advice no matter what level diyer you are.

[@jasonbaird660]

About a decade ago I used polyurethane glass adhesive to reattach the plastic window tabs to the front passenger window on a 2006 Sienna. Still driving it in 2024 (396,000 kms) and the window remains connected. I live in Ontario, Canada so no gentle weather conditions either. It worked for me and would suggest it's worth a try before buying a new window.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

So, there's a tee-shirt: "When I was growing up, we didn't have time-out, we had times-up".

[@braddokken9191]

That is exactly how I expected a Ford window regulator install to go.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Nearly 55 minutes for a window regulator and it took me all day to watch it between interruptions! ;) That's a lot more complicated than it oughta be, but it had the right guy doin' it so it all works out!

[@Herpaderp10]

A few years ago the rear window on my 2011 BMW 328 fell down a few inches and wouldn't roll back up right before I was about to move and drive from Colorado to the east coast. Bought a windshield phone mount and suctioned it on the window such that it kept pressure on the top of the door panel to hold it up and closed until I got where I was going. Once I got there I ordered a new regulator and was able to switch it out in about 20-30 minutes, 10 of which were spent just getting the glass to seat into the clips correctly. Surprises me that I was able to do it in half the time of Mr. O, on a BMW, not being a mechanic.

[@farmermiyagi1338]

LOL! My suction cups on a cable got so tired that now I just stick them to the bottom of the window and use them as wedges. XD

[@Ricky-kp5ys]

You will never know how much joy I get from watching you do anything. I think the commentary has a lot to do with it 😅 thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge and time.

[@stu8575]

I bet there's a lot of demand to be the guy that assembles door regulators on the assembly line! That drivers window will probably never be that clean ever again. Great job!!!

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

As far as the arm goes---- welcome to old age!😊 Sometimes with pinched nerves -- you can try stretching routines to "loosen" that area up. I can tell you from experience-- getting old sucks! But it still beats the alternative!😊

[@weshawkins7165]

The guy said he got it up and he got the window up also, lmao. Your videos are great but your commentary is priceless.

[@thagerdorn2009]

GM had "pull up" door panels many years ago on the GMT800 trucks. One thing i loved about my 04 suburbans.

[@edorofish]

When my window regulator broke I thought someone shot my truck! It was a super loud bang!!! Super simple to replace the regulator.

[@billmalec]

"I don't work on many Fords" as I watch the 1,000th video of Eric working on a Ford. 😁😁🤣🤣

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

Such small torque wrenches. But I heard the click-click. Amazing tool assortment you have. I hope your shoulder/pinched nerve gets better soon. I haf something similar in my left foot/ankle. Took 6 months to cut that crap out. Like I got my foot caught in an electric fence. You sure dropped a ton of videos. Like someone mentioned, I needed a bathroom break. Cheers Mr. O. Thanks for bringing us along!! Great video.

[@roberthutson2023]

Im loving all these videos 🙂

[@jameylutz4353]

47 years in the coal industry, I feel your pain! Love the details that you do to make everything like a factory install. Keep up the great work!

[@arthurbolton8477]

Hi Eric like the comment below i am 72 been spannering since i was 15 , my eyes started going first then a right shoulder operation to clean out the crusty bits then one knee replaced then the next knee replaced so retire early and go fishing or something else .so be warned 50 to 70 you will start falling apart . cold floors, rusty bolts, getting wet all takes it toll. love your videos.

[@devicemechanix9049]

MRS is definitely the main reason I watch.

[@trotva]

See tools in the car like that reminds me of my repair in the 80s. I always kept a couple tools in the door like that, just in case. Once a week or so after having car repaired, I was cleaning it. Found 3 small Snap-On wrenches in with my tools. I knew they weren't mine, as I only got Craftsman back then. I went back to repair shop(small shop) and found guy who worked on my car. He was very happy that I brought them back. He'd been looking for days. Wasn't sure where they were. He was so happy, gave me free oil & filter change next time in.

[@pkf1guy]

Often you mention that your videos may not be all that interesting or boring; simply l learn something out of each one and the pure joy of watching the Chevy Whisperer of the North!! 😅😂 (I’ll gladly up vote more Hondoo videos in a heartbeat!).

[@sohcahtoa5786]

I learn so much from your videos. Physics lesson of the day “Friction makes heat.” Who knew? 😀 I’ve been burnt by that myself!

[@legogummybear5]

Respect to you and Mrs O. You guys warm my heart :-)

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Well this is the best part of not being able to sleep. I just turn on the TV on and BAM another episode of South Main Auto, the MAGICIAN. Work your magic!

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Nice ! Monday video to start the week off right! Luv me sum SMA video❤

[@P3cNavyBrat]

This is your funniest video. Mrs. O brings out the comedian

[@steveb6103]

As my grandfather always said. " Getting old sucks. But the alternative is unacceptable! "

[@johnsmith7676]

Unacceptable? It's inevitable. But, if things go like they "should", you get old first.

[@jerrylarsen8329]

I used a Dorman regulator on a rear window of my Buick. It was rarely used and only lasted 10 months and suddenly failed on a cold winter morning when the window went down by itself while on the freeway! That was a freezing surprise.

[@douglash3129]

Hi Eric, I remember reachin inside a door and bringing out a bloody mess! So I don't blame ya for not wanting to!!🚑🚑🚑

[@jakk222rem]

92 chevy s10. I was 22. Had to upgrade my stereo. So much blood.

[@davidgilpin5200]

Thanks for the great content, you two. We enjoy the repartee between Eric and Mrs. O!

[@jamesbruno5896]

GM team SMA & thanks for the vijeau!

[@bdo9114]

VERY GOOD one liner , Love the automatic running boards when they pop out and get stuck, 👌

[@glennjukes5581]

Love teh video's-just good old fashioned common sense and knowledge--doing stuff the right way!

[@gwbuilder5779]

Keep up the good work Mrs. O, messes him up every time.😂🤣🤙

[@tofadeisastart]

“When we’re the first one in that always makes me feel good” 😂😂

Too smooth, too cool, another masterpiece, mrs O give's him a thumbs up atta boy.

[@athletikonaol]

I hope you get a lot of money for dealing with a mess like this Eric. What a PITA.

[@bobbyorrsr.9176]

Eric Growing up I worked in my Grandfather's garage. My Dad and uncle worked there, so I would get into trouble because I would forget which tool box I got something out of. So most days one of the three would jump my butt for something. So I know your pain because my son's would do it to me. I think it get passed down from one generations to the next.

[@randymarion2466]

Do I feel a new Channel coming on??? Eric & Vanessa's Literary Corner - brought to by the word of the day! Gee-Willikers!!!

[@robertsmith2956]

I like the clips on my mazda the best. spring steel into rubber grommets on the door. Holds tight, yet pop right out to remove panel.

[@jimh598]

It's nice to know I'm in good company with my pains, burns and cuts. Thanks for all your good work.

[@jimrobin98]

Those window regulators are fun, fun, fun!! Not hard, but time consuming.

[@notsaying9305]

When the other half wants an expression of love, saying "I love you more today than I did yesterday, but not as much as I will tomorrow" works a charm. 😉

[@izzydizzy1115]

Does that statement equate to "getting lucky tonight?"🤣

[@notsaying9305]

@@izzydizzy1115 You never know, could get lucky but there's no guarantee!!

[@wk7060]

Mrs. O, the highlight of the video!

[@edwardmissouri2216]

always enjoy your videos. Informative and sometimes humorous. He got it up, then he got the window up.😁

[@pet19821]

I love those wera kits, I work as an industrial mechanic and they're great when you're crawling all over a factory

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Good job Eric, you do the whole pacage not a part of a car you aren't able to fix! And you always do your best to put it back the way it was.

[@gregsidel3557]

Thank you, Eric for the video really educational. It looks like it went well Thank you again

[@theimaginator16]

It's the entire kit as well as the caboodle! 😮

[@chrissmithz314]

I'm a few years younger than you at 40, but I feel your pain my guy. Started getting carpal tunnel symptoms last month, getting older stinks

[@brucekirby2031]

Not gettin older stinks even more....

[@cpzmelbs]

Hit me a couple years ago at 24. Life and its joys! 🙂

[@cpzmelbs]

Debatable Bruce.. It’s not so black and white, unfortunately

[@tjkaczynski5896]

Wait until you get 70 Sonny ,you thank the all mighty for just bowel movement after your feet can slowly hit the floor.

[@douglash3129]

I have a 65 Chevelle hardtop and the door glass has bolts that go through the glass with nylon grommets and threaded washers! Scarey! but they work!

[@jlancaster7482]

Love when the wear-a-tool makes an appearance! Ha ha

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Mr & Mrs. O.

[@udrtydog1]

E-Man, I watched this whole video and the best part was the last 6 minutes with Mrs O! 😎

[@TreyCook21]

"Dorman? Did you tell the customer not to use it?" Haha... ah, God love her

[@cujoe31]

Wow window cleaning service. Nice

[@arthurpage3175]

Watch Eric diss-assemble a whole Ford truck through a small hole in the drivers door. Remember folks "If I struggle, you don't stand a chance" Good one.

[@donniev8181]

He got it up AND he got the window up, I see what you did there lol. Tell Mrs O that her contribution will be to come up with the word of the week, Mrs O's word of the week!

[@hellyeah2299]

Anywheres, Somewheres, Acrossed, Alls

[@williamedwards3546]

Now that’s a real man window regulator 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@alabamared2568]

I really thought you was gonna loose it Eric I've seen ya in the past but not this bad.. good on you for in keeping your cool your a great mechanic! 😎😎

[@richard3141592638]

Hi Mrs O. Thanks Mr O

[@evilmrx5837]

innuendo at 0:20... like button smashed at 0:21 LOL Thanks for the video Erk. :)

[@benyunik9314]

Mr O. I have to give you props for even posting a video on replacing a window regulator... They are NOT an easy wham bam thank you ma'am...EVER... What they really are, is a total pain in the ass...every single flipping time. Doesn't matter what manufacturer, what size window, what hardware, or what design==,,, If you dont have patience, and a photographic memory( in terms of sequence, it WILL be a bad day)... I have witnessed MANY ASE CERTIFIED MECHANICS- lose their shit, and topple 15,000 dollar Snap On tool chests across the floor= because of a "" simple"" window regulator . My hats off to you good sir... A tip i learned long ago(crude as it is)= duct tape the window to the door frame, wherever your through bolts, are all easier accessible... Become double jointed with every joint in both hands.... And for God's sake, learn to pray... Atheist, or not... Then, and only then, will you have a snowballs chance in hell, of having it all go "" somewhat"" smooth. Just my two cents= good sir. I thought you did a helluva job Eric.

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work Eric, you are a great person…love your videos…

[@georgebonney90]

Thank you mr O👌God Bless

[@cgmoog]

Glad to see the problems I have with these (as a home wrench) are fairly universal. As I was watching I was thinking the only difference with a pro is there is no blood. Then there was blood.

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I'll be 76 this year, retired 8 years ago today, no April Fools joke. Ya, Mr. O, as my Mom said when I was younger and mentioned a pain, "You've only just begun!" I still do vehicle work at home, yard work, "some" house and appliance repair. But you must keep active once you get in your 60's and 70's, otherwise......well, it's not good! Chiropractic and my Bowflex are two of several things that have helped me get this far. That vehicle looks to be the most complete window regulator assembly I've seen. Good work Mr. O!

[@jg6142]

Mr O good video I needed a laugh this morning. Thanks

[@glenscheible9467]

Bubba, You are "The Man". At 29 minutes in, I would have thrown that part in the back seat and taken it to Ford.

[@donlemme898]

Been awhile since we’ve seen the “on the go lifestyle” kit. I have not had an on the go lifestyle since the early ‘90’s but I might buy one anyway because it’s kinda cool. PITA job but your commentary was the best ever. All the best to you and yours.

[@allenkoivisto3456]

I spent about 25 years doing auto glass replacement starting 1976. I feel your pain!🤣