Ford F-150, 2015, Drivers Side Mirror Repair (New Updated Video, check description)

[@vvvdog200]

nice

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, a little DIY saved me a boatload of money. Thanks for watching

[@duce190]

I just replaced the passenger side on mine after watching this video. It was extremely helpful. As you said in the video when taking it off and the plastic starts cracking you get a little nervous. I had to take out my courtesy light to put the housing back on after plugging in the replacement turn signal. it was easy because it just pops in from the outside. Thanks for a great tutorial. I have a feeling I will be replacing these again.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thank you John, glad I could help. I hope you'll not need to do that again, those are pricey little buggers... Thanks for watching...

[@CurtCharlesPDX]

My mirror met with a pole in a parking garage - cracked the same light as in the video! Thanks for this video; now I know how to do the replacement!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Curt, Glad it will help, by the way, I recut this video and removed the breaking glass transitions to help clarify the repair, it's the same video just easier to follow it's on my channel, so watch that one. Last week I had a large bird smash into the other mirror at highway speeds, lot of damage to the mirror but I manage to repair and save the price of a new mirror, I'll have a new video in a couple of days with lots more detail. Thanks for watching and commenting, it's much appreciated. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@wfedwar]

Just did this myself. Thank you for the video. You see where you struggled at 11:20? Mine would not go back together without taking the puddle light out. I took the puddle light out, leaving the wire for it sticking out of the hole, then plugged it in and snapped it into place once the housing was back together. Thanks again. Excellent video.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Glad it helped.

[@johnjmaninv5662]

Thanks for the vid. I have a 2017 F-350 Larait and found mirror assembly's are close if not identical. Someone had a wooden pole sticking out of a trash can just at the right angle and it nailed the light and broke it. A buddy of mine manages parts at a local ford dealer and he got me the part next day and printed out fords instructions on how to replace. It was 5 pages of garbage. You video helped me change in about 15 minutes. Thanks again

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, glad I could help..

[@JoseRodriguez-ps2mv]

John jmaninv last

[@trevordaley5117]

Awesome video. Just used this to swap mine out on a 2018 F-150. Thank you for the post. Everything went well and took me about 30 minutes.

[@1nkr3dibl3]

Great video, almost like the Bob Ross of auto repairs!

[@SouthernEngineering]

LOL, My daughter watch's BR, she is turning into quite the artist. Thanks, it was my very first YT video. Looking back it's a bit cringe-worthy but it seems to help a number of F150 owners with a broken mirror. I feel I've improved my video quality since I posted this. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.

[@gecko1004]

Thanks for the how-to. Came in handy in my efforts.... Couple of points... Once you get a few of the clips off the glass, plug it back in and move the glass a bit. I found when i did that, the clips just came right off.. Secondly, whatever you do, DO NOT lose or damage the puddle light. I was quoted over $160 to buy that part.... :( It is truly criminal.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks for the tip. Love Fords prices... :(

[@davidborden4074]

Nice job, thanks for putting the video together. Nice job for your first go at it!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, David I appreciate that. I had taken a little flack for the transitions in the video so after almost 2 1/2 years I decided to recut the original footage, I think it came out better. If your looking for a how-to the other version is a little better. I have a bunch of different projects I'm working on and I hope you check out some of my other work, I think my video skill has improved somewhat so if you like them please subscribe and stay tuned for more. Thanks for watching and commenting, it's much appreciated. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @southernengineering

[@standback3924]

Thank you for the video, I just replaced my marker light today and it was a piece of cake with your help. It was only a one beer job :-) Thanks again!

[@SouthernEngineering]

One beer! I must have made it too easy 😁 You should sit back and have another one to admire your work! Your very welcome

[@danielowens9738]

This vide worked great. Saved me a couple hundred bucks. This is the same procedure for a Ford 2018 f250.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Daniel, glad it helped. I'm sorry for not responding sooner, YT has finally fixed the comment section for studio! Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, project previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@freespirittransport5139]

They now sell a set of aftermarket lights for $55.00 Look better than stock too!!! Good video. I just purchased a 19 SD Lariat. Have one on driverside, cracked as well. Thanks.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks for the info, I broke the other side lamp a few months ago, seems it was about $175 from Ford; Now that a cheaper one is available I bet I'll never break another one. Thanks for watching and the info, hopefully, someone will notice it.

[@freespirittransport5139]

Found on E-bay

[@SouthernEngineering]

@@freespirittransport5139: Thanks. I looked on E-bay, but the cheapest turn-signal with the spotlight is $105, I did find the basic turn signal for $45 If you can send me the link I will post it for the next soul looking to save some money. Thanks again.

[@freespirittransport5139]

@@SouthernEngineering sorry... There from Boost Auto parts. Type in F250 Tow mirror on u- tube for the link and instructions.

[@SouthernEngineering]

@@freespirittransport5139 Thanks

[@n8eman]

thanks alot. I just fixed a hole in my light lens with hot glue gun. Thanks for helping me get it all apart!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Your welcome, thanks for watching.

[@herbschulz2666]

Got the job done, only have to get a couple of clips undone and the mirror pop's out. Going back together was tough, unless you take the puddle light out, you can install when everything else is together, just some more thoughts, but once again you video was great!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks for the kind response. I'm still learning this KZbin stuff, making this video was harder than repairing the light. Sorry it took me so long to respond. we went one vacation.

[@thomaslove2830]

Thanks for the video and detailed description. I just had to replace the same light (right side) on my 2015 Platinum. The video was clear and easy to follow. Took me about 20 minutes (and like you $$$) start to finish. Glad I didn't have to replace the entire mirror assembly $1,250!!!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, it's my first official KZbin video. I went to Ford for the fix and was shocked what they wanted to fix it. How do you like the Platinum? Was it worth the difference in price?

[@thomaslove2830]

It's my 2nd Platinum. I love the truck, I'm a gadget head, so all the bells and whistles are nice. and my wife who is 14" shorter than I am loves the retractable running boards. One thing I did was to add an powered bed cover from Retrax. A push of the button and it opens and closes, and locks into any position you stop it in. It makes it much easier to back an empty boat trailer down a steep ramp when you can get the entire bed cover out of the way and see the trailer out of the rear window (with the tailgate down, of course).

[@SouthernEngineering]

I posted this video nearly 2 1/2 year ago, It was the first video I ever made and posted on YT and the editing shows. SO for those that need this information, I am reposting the new video re-edited on 4-27-19. I hope that helps. STAY TUNED

[@SouthernEngineering]

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[@ryangonzalez9256]

Oh man - I have a cracked one as well. This will save me install costs on my F250 SD Lariat.. apparently the same mirror components. Thanks for the information!

[@SouthernEngineering]

That's great to hear Ryan, thats why I posted it. Make sure you watch the updated video, I removed all the annoying transitions and added a little more of the original footage for clarity. Thanks for watching and commenting, it's always appreciated. P.s. I post updates, project previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@charleskorfhage7439]

Could you tell me what the part number is for that replacement spot light? I need to replace mine on both sides.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Charles, sorry I don't recall, but you should be able to get it from ford parts. it's pricey ~$125 and you will need 2, ouch!.

[@herbschulz2666]

Great video, had a broken light also from a touch less car wash, touch less, but the sprayer arm came over just enough to crack it.. Got the bottom mirror out, but having trouble with the top. Getting the little clips to release. Any hints? Are you picking at the tip of the clips? Thanks again!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Sorry for not responding sooner, been out of town. I assume you have solved the problem, The clips are delicate, I should have shown more detail on that.. Thanks for watching..

[@55quadboy]

Thanks for the video, I'm about to replace mine. The shatter transition makes it difficult to see what you're doing at times.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Shaun. Yeah, I got a number of complaints about that, this was my very first video and definitely had a lot to learn. Check out the re-edit, it's the same footage but it's definitely easier to watch and more informative, I hope it helps. I hope you stay tuned, I have some cool builds in the works and an old Jeep and car I'm planning to bring back to life. Thanks for watching and commenting, it's much appreciated. P.s. I post updates and previews of projects on Instagram #southernengineering

[@55quadboy]

@@SouthernEngineering awesome, I'll have to check it out, thanks. Best of luck on your future videos, I subbed to your channel

[@bigez107]

The best tool to use is a Pick or Hook tool. Works better than the screw driver.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Good idea, but I didn't have any. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

[@rodeltuazon5672]

Bigez107, can you share link on ebay or amazon on the pick or hook tool? Thanks!

[@marciacasey9081]

very interesting, learn something new everyday!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks, glad you got something out of it.

[@publicsafetylightsaustrali8590]

do the tow mirror's have a backwards facing amber turn signals ?

[@SouthernEngineering]

No they have clearance and built in spot lights on the side and turn signal facing forward. Thanks for watching..

[@JoseGonzalez-jo8hx]

very good video..... where I can buy this light? o you know any special website?

[@SouthernEngineering]

Thanks Jose, glad you like it. I purchased the light direct from the Ford dealer. Thank you for watching.

[@joshmartinez2206]

Those are power folding correct? Do yours also telescope in and out?

[@SouthernEngineering]

Yes, they have power fold and telescope.

[@lpmoora]

I feel kinda nervous having the bedliner company that damaged just this piece replace this part. Do you think removing the glass is difficult? I want to do this myself. By the way I have both a 2015 F-150 that coincidentally also has the scuffed plastic and my brand new super duty that they scuffed the plastic. I was pretty disappointed. 70K truck and they damaged this piece. They ordered the part for me but I don’t even feel comfortable with them doing replacing it. Any advice?? Great video, thank you!

[@SouthernEngineering]

The mirror glass is not difficult but be warned, you break it and game over, at the time I made this video Ford did not offer a replacement mirror glass, that means a complete new mirror assembly ~$600. Just take your time and you'll be fine. Hope that helps... Let me know how it does... And, thanks for watching...

[@garrettglassman1426]

What color order were the wires for the plug in?

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Garrett, The connectors are unique and polarized, they only go together one way, the connectors for the mirror heaters don't matter you can attach them either way. indicate at what time in the video if that does not that help? I recut this video and reposted and updates version without the distracting transitions, it may be a little clearer. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

[@keanukalima647]

Do u know the part number for the actual house that comes off the front part

[@SouthernEngineering]

No sorry.

[@dieseldave21]

@@SouthernEngineering Signal Lamp - Ford (FL3Z-13B374-CA) Right side, Signal Lamp - Ford (FL3Z-13B375-CA) Left side. Power, with trailer tow, with telescoping. Power, manual telescoping, with spot light.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hey Dave M. Thanks for that, much appreciated.

[@nickarnold9047]

If you by chance still have it. Do you know what part number this was? My mirror got hit while stopped in a turn lane and now I need to replace this part.

[@SouthernEngineering]

No, sorry. I went to the dealer and ordered it. The mirrors do stick out a ways. How do you like your F150?

[@nickarnold9047]

I Love it. I have a '16 XLT with a 3.5 eco and all the available upgrade and already have 31k on the truck. Also i was able to find the right part number and order it. Should be here in a couple days! Just hoping i can get the main mirror glass out without breaking any of those clips.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Just be patient with the clips, the plastic is still new so it's not brittle yet. I was also worried about the mirror but no problem. Use a flat blade screw driver to remove the spade lugs so you don't over stress the connections (@ 5:10 mark). If you see corrosion on them use a little Anti-Ox paste on them when you reassemble. Have fun. I have 33K on mine and I'm going to do a 2 year review next week, nicest truck I have owned with just a few nit picks. Looking forward to the new Bronco next year, planning to replace my Wife's Jeep Commander (worst Jeep Ever); I do hope they include the 5.0l Coyote engine in it, I love it... Thanks for responding

[@jasoncappa]

What is the part number? The same thing just happened to me

[@amva55]

Souther engineering without the southern accent, I loved it.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Art, Yes I know, I was born and raised in South Central Florida, my mom was a midwest English teacher and my grandparent's German emigrants, 🙄 one slip with a colloquial term picked up from friends and POP right on the lips. While my heart is in the South and I can, from time to time, slip into a more relaxed conversation with close friends, my common vernacular in midwestern English, I guess that makes me Bi-lingual. 😁 Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.

[@jesielpereira715]

I NEED TO DO THAT RIGHT NOW 👍

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Jesiel, glad this helps. Note: this was my first video on YT, and the editing is not so great. I re-edited the original footage to remove the annoying transitions and improve clarity, here is a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6XSmIx_mM2LqKOIhanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it.

[@flashovr24]

Good video....but the shatter effect needed to be toned down. Lol

[@JS-ed2hg]

Wow you have more balls than I do LOL, one of those plastic clips break and it wouldn't be good. I just noticed on my Taurus SHO 2015 that has Bliss, heated and electric mirrors my passenger side wiggles left to right. Annoys the hell out of me apparently a lot of Ford vehicles have this problem.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Jeff, LOL, nope just 2 😁 I was very concerned about damaging the mirror beyond repair, I had one replaced under warranty and Ford charges $1400. I recut this video and removed the fractured glass transitions, so if you would like to see the more informative version there's a link in the description. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@keanukalima647]

Where the chrome piece attaches too

[@SouthernEngineering]

No sorry Keanu, best bet is contact the Ford dealer part department.

[@jonathanacosta9261]

I love you, Man thank you!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Your welcome, Thanks for watching...

[@kyleyfyculak7795]

Thanks for the help

[@SouthernEngineering]

Your welcome Kylek, check out my updated video, I re-edited it without the breaking glass transitions, it's definitely easier to watch and has a little more detail.Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate it. P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@standback3924]

Thank you!

[@SouthernEngineering]

Glad it helped SB. This was my first video EVER and not my best, so I re-edited the original video and removed all the transitions to make it a little clearer. If you watch the new one, it will be more helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. Stay tuned for more truck, Jeep, and upcoming antique car projects. P.s. I post updates, project previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@btdtbaltimore9581]

Nice job, but the broken glass special effect is extremely annoying.

[@pianduchuance859]

Thanks I need to fix my

[@SouthernEngineering]

Good luck Piandu I hope this video helps you. Thanks for watching..

[@santini1953]

Easy replacement. A sober 13 year old can do it.

[@SouthernEngineering]

it was easier than I thought it would be.

[@n8eman]

same procedure for a 2019 F150

[@SouthernEngineering]

Good to know, thanks for sharing.

[@garyolsen2873]

The drop away cuts are distracting. You still have the file I would recommend editing this now. There's no reason this needs to be 15 minutes long. Commentary is good just not really good for a do-it-yourself repair.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Martin, Thanks for the feedback, I do appreciate it. This was literally my first foray into You tube and video editing is so out of my area of expertise. I will consider a re-edit. I hope it was helpful and thanks for the feedback if you would not mind, check out a couple of my more current videos and let me know what you think, Thanks in advance..

[@AngelAcosta-nk6to]

@@SouthernEngineering I have the black color and I want to put a chrome cover how it could be

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Angel. I had a big dent/chip/crack in the other mirror and the Ford guy just popped off the old one and popped on a new one, I was not paying attention at the time but I seem to remember he did it in less than 5 min. You should be able to buy the chrome covers from Ford or maybe Amazon. Good luck and let me know. Thanks for watching and commenting, I do appreciate it. I hope you consider following me, as I get my shop updated I will be working on Truck, Jeeps and other stuff, plus my video skills are improving. P.s. I post Updates, Previews, and other random stuff on Instagram @ southernengineering

[@DennisDeLucas]

thank you, but the video transitions were killing me.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi Dennis, Sorry about the transitions, this was literally my first video on YT and as you can tell, my skills at video editing sucked; they have improved since then, and FYI, I re-edited the original video with a better flow, see the link in the description. Thanks for watching and your feedback, it's much appreciated.

[@backcountryFLcyclist]

Boasts about his $50k truck but can't afford a maintenance manual and goes at his side mirror with a screw driver hoping not to break it. Great entertainment.

[@quickboat22]

The mirrors are $1000

[@SouthernEngineering]

Hi QB, I was not clear, The dealer told me $1400 Installed, but I believe they are around $1k, still a pricy component. I re-edited the original video and removed the breaking glass transitions to improve clarity.Thanks for watching and commenting.P.s. I post updates, previews, and other random stuff on Instagram #southernengineering

[@quickboat22]

@@SouthernEngineering I smacked a mail box with mine and broke the front casing along with the light. I wonder if anyone makes the outer plastic pieces? Mine has a camera and it is a $1k I dont want to spend.

[@SouthernEngineering]

Ouch! I don't understand why Ford would not make the shell piece available. Two weeks ago I had a large bird smash into my passenger-side mirror, I was going 80ish and he hit it head-on. Broke the top and bottom mirrors, the clearance, spot, turn light Asm. the chrome top cap, cracked the shell and popped out the puddle light. All the replacement parts were available but the shell for the modest price of $520ish. I managed to repair the shell and made it look like new, I videoed the process but was not sure if I wanted to post one, if your interested in how it was done I can edit a video and post it.

[@quickboat22]

@@SouthernEngineering That would be a cool video. Likely applicable to many other plastic part fixes! I guess I will have to bite the bullet for a new mirror. But my glass, puddle light and camera are all good. Seems like a waste. DNA motoring makes a complete powered mirror assy for under 300 bucks. Might be able to modify it to work. I hate paying full price!

[@SouthernEngineering]

I'm with you, frugal with my $. I checked out the Amazon mirrors, they look like a close match, wondering out-loud, you may be able to purchase a basic mirror and swap the from shell? Since it's way too hot to work in the yard today I'll work on that video, with any luck I'll have it ready for tomorrow.

[@everythingdiy9350]

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[@Ubalbalatong]

Friggin broken glass transition so irritating!...smfh🫣😑

[@EragonINFINITY]

I gotta do this too. This helps a lot. Thanks

[@SouthernEngineering]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching. P.s. I re-edited the video to correct the transitions, it has a little more detail and a lot of transitions corrected.