Ford Fusion - HVAC Stuck On Vent

[@SamMiller-x4f]

I miss the 'Good Old Days' when there was a cable going to the dash w/a toggle lever to control the doors. ❤

[@kenmohler4081]

This reminds me of a time I needed an instrument voltage regulator. Yes, a long time ago. My big city dealer told me they had to remove the dash to get to it and they would need the car for a couple of days. As it happens, the next week I was working in a small town that had a dealer right down the street. They said they could get it done that day. When I went back to get my car, the presented me a bill for about $35. I told them I thought they had to remove the dash. They told me the book says that but you can just reach up and grab it if you were limber enough. The part was about $20 and they thought $15 was enough for labor. What great people!

[@larryfine4498]

Chrysler product?

[@michaelreese3950]

Good people still exist!

[@kenmohler4081]

@@larryfine4498 I’m pretty sure it was a Chevy Malibu.

[@Isthatyoudermot]

And then you woke up. 😂. Just kidding. Glad there are good folks out there. I helped a friend of mine replace the heater core in his wife's car recently. Dashboard removal required. Wasn't too bad. Seeing her happy to have heat was great.

[@mariosaccoccio1688]

Haha! I can see the Guage voltage regulator in my mind! Only had to change one in my life on a old Dodge Charger!

[@jeffreydurham5342]

Mr. O, I used to think that if I could do it, you can. But I've come to realize that everyone is born with a talent, a "gift" if you will. Some can sing, some can play musical instruments and some can draw, for instance. I can do none of those things, but I can figure out how mechanical things work. I know how a transistor works. I know how a computer works. Not many people have the diagnostic skills that you and I have. I'll say you are one of the best at what you do. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques with everyone.

[@adamdutkiewicz1982]

My 2016 Ford Fusion SE 1.5L has had this same exact problem for 3 years. I've been driving it without defrost and floor vents the past 3 winters here in Kansas City Missouri and it hasn't been fun. This video is a God send. I'm going to tackle this project this weekend. Thank you for the video Eric O.

[@jonlambert1879]

dang, if you where up north here in canada you cant get away from driving a winter without defrost unless you warm it up for like 25 minutes

[@adamdutkiewicz1982]

@jonlambert1879 yeah, I've had to warn my car up for however long it took to where I could see out of the windshield. I also was using a 12v harbor freight ceramic heater I could lay on top of the dashboard so it would heat up the windshield just enough to help. I was seriously contemplating using a propane torch as a last resort. 🤣

[@Mike44460]

What makes Eric a killer mechanic is not his mechanical knowledge and all-around skills. It is an enormous amount of patience.

[@moomae1]

At granny's house, I grew up with the noon fire siren and near train tracks. Both are good memories, and I like the background noises. Glad you don't edit out all that stuff. It's part of life.

[@justincoleman1218]

Agreed. Our town still has the noon whistle and I can watch the train all day long out the back window of the house.

[@snipusmaximus]

Gosh...this repair really just gave the "Step 1: Remove Dash and Whole Interior" vibes...nice repair job

[@steveo6631]

Oh man.... No matter how many times you make the tsshh, tssshh turbo sound, it cracks me up every time... Regards

[@sartainja]

Right up there up with the “Chevy Thunder” phrase.

[@lionellavallee1919]

​@sartainja it's got the big 7.4

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

9:30 Channeling your inner Speedkar99, eh Mr. O? Since you entertained us with some dad jokes, I'll pay ya back with one. My car was in a fender bender last week, this week took it to the best body shop in town, Dr. Nick's Collision Shoppe. When i got there I asked Nick why they call him "Dr. Nick". He said it's because he's a "dent-ist" 🤣

[@jimharper6073]

Thanks! Just a BIG thanks for all the things I have learned from your channel... The braided ground cable was an easy fix on my 04 Silverado because you mentioned it so many times.. I really did not need the hassle of getting someone to fix it....

[@SouthMainAuto]

Ahhh thanks Jim!

[@vanblue7317]

10:35

[@COBRO98]

That's a lot of ice cream for Eric

[@JEckar2009]

This is the best channel on youtube. Just rife with knowledge AND comedy. Love it.

[@anthonycox9470]

Dorman has the wings on the logo because if you replace too many parts with their products, you are going to need some angels watching over you.

[@SouthMainAuto]

😂

[@CheezyDee]

I thought because all their parts get flying lessons when they inevitably fail several days after you install them.

[@mgherter]

The wings represent your money flying away.

[@carlolson1203]

Glad to here you turned yourself around.

[@russdavis1960]

We all know.... THAT'S what it's all about....

[@franklincormorant8312]

Love the frustration-free packaging Ford uses on the new steering column bolts!

[@sartainja]

Just another way for Ford to fleece their owners.

[@SouthMainAuto]

🤷🏼‍♂️😏

[@jeffreydurham5342]

I was wondering why we never saw the package! Lol

[@darinvee4980]

@@jeffreydurham5342 Yeah, normally he does a close-up of the part number. He must have forgot this time.

[@richardr2238]

I"m retired and never pay extra for any KZbin channel , but I enjoy watching SMA so much I"ll pay 3 bucks a month !😃

[@bobberndt9744]

You can donate. OR buy some of his merchandise. (Good as a gift 🎁 if you don't want/need it).

[@crisprtalk6963]

I've been stuck on vent a couple times but my wife slaps me back into reality real quick. Works every time.

[@russdavis1960]

😅

[@rjb6327]

Always nice to see Mrs. O. Engineer meeting: Question: We have this actuator. Where should we put it? Answer: Lets hide it deep in the dash board. Everyone: YEA! WHAT A GREAT IDEA.

[@DIYDaveOK]

Always good to see an SMA video. Thanks as always, Eric!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelearl6991]

Replace the ignition switch in my 03 Ram about 4 years ago with doorman and I've had good luck with it. It was only the fourth one that I had to try in there before I found a good one but I've had good luck with it. When I lived in Colville Washington they had the fire siren go off every day at noon

[@michaelearl6991]

When I got my fourth ignition switch they said I hope this one works it's the last one we have

[@terrynations2243]

The town siren is something I miss here. They disabled it a few years ago. This place has changed a whole lot since I was a kid. Years ago we used the siren as a clock, as it would sound off at noon and 5pm and it even alerted the VFD of a fire by sounding off in pulses.

[@demonknight7965]

Ours is still active but only at noon on wednesday

[@kurtb3606]

Theybturned them off years ago here but still one on a pole at the end of my street..brings back child hood memories!

[@thedogbarber]

I have been on this wild and wacky ride with you and the old sma channel from the very beginning and boy yiu sure have come a long way my guy. So many years and so many thousands of rusty crusty cars to today and you've become such a natural in front of the camera. You make alot of us guys days out here popop. We appreciate ya a bunch.......even though some of those outros are both hilarious and horrible. Lol Love ya Dr. O!

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

Matco just came out with a adjustable trim tool set just like the SK one, entire set with lifetime warranty is way cheaper then the one Eric is using! You can buy them individually also

[@BillinSD]

This is still the best auto repair channel on KZbin. I started watching somewhere around 300k subs and don't know why there aren't 2M. TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO SUB so they can have a good Christmas 🙂

[@jeffreyweinzierl1509]

You taping up that steering column isn't unlike me wrapping Christmas presents...

[@moeman692001]

Kris Cross will make ya jump jump. I always love you little bits of humor.

[@JeffreyGroves]

A truck turned left in front of me 3 weeks after I bought my 2016 Fusion. Car was totaled, but all the safety equipment worked perfectly. It even used my phone to call 911. Best 3 week car I ever owned.

[@thermalreboot]

I had a 6 week car, I was driving to my annual physical when a man in a Honda Accord lost control coming onto the highway via a cloverleaf, crossed 3 lanes and t-boned me. I was driving a Suzuki Vitara and it rolled over. I remember cruising down the highway on my roof trying to steer my way out of it. I was a little sore after that but no major injuries.

[@edtillier4421]

Think of all the repairs you didn’t have to pay for

[@edwarddiekhoff859]

@@edtillier4421funny!

[@VideoServicesVB]

I think ICON is getting pretty damn good feedback on their product. Couldn't have picked a better user for their field testing. 👍

[@Bub61fd]

Eric O and Mrs O - we vote for you for president and First Lady

[@ericgrant1165]

Watched the video and reminded me of my 2016 Exploder , same job , just needed to remove the console, complete dash (just for convince) refused to use the "wings of death" for the OEM part... 6 hours later questioning sketchy choices taking on the task was back in business. Keep up the great work!!

[@bunkadan3920j]

Being an auto tool designer for 52 years, I love how he tells it like it is. I helped the big 3 avoid recalls many times over the years. Go Eric and Mrs.

[@stevie3275]

Dorman called and said "Thanks".

[@jaredoaks6317]

Happy Friday!

[@kenkozawa9810]

Holy cow, this video made me appreciate my experience with having to replace the actuactor to the blend door of our '11 Prius...sorry you had to go through all that Eric 😢

[@as3sxp]

Best video ever😂. Starts with some turbo noises, a little Hawk tuah, and some Kriss Kross?!?! Fantastic Mr. O. just fantastic. And even some green painters tape😂

[@calvinculpalt]

I love even the simple stuff. Gotta keep up on all of it. Best way I learn is repetition.

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Eric, you prove everyday that patience is a virtue! Congrats on doing a great job as usual! You also support my desire to hang onto my 98 Camry and 97 Nissan pickup! They never need much and when they do it's pretty easy! Both are in great condition inside and out. The factory white Nissan suffers from sunburn but every couple of years I sand and repaint the peeled spots! To replace both vehicles with new would run me about $75,000 and since I retired I only drive about 5,000 miles a year. Both of my sons are doing very well so I don't need to leave them a couple of low miles late model units. Cheers!

[@kenchilton]

Our VFW blew the siren every day at noon and six PM just to make sure it worked. If it blew at any other time, the volunteers came from home or their other jobs to man the trucks. I went to elementary school next door and several classroooms overlooked the fire station, so some days we had some extra entertainment.

[@DarrenSteele-mx3ks]

Look at the face on Eric O! He loves his wife soooo much Just tuning in for these moments is worth it! Sir, when is your next livestream? Thank you!

[@KA9DSL]

Eric, how you can work on Ford garbage takes a lot of courage. The patience of a Saint. Watch you all the time.

[@robertheinkel6225]

My Mercury Milan had zero maintenance issues, right up until it was totaled by an idiot trying to turn left. Replaced it with a 2017 Escape, and it also has been zero issues.

[@brycelund4112]

I work at a ford dealer so I know what you mean.

[@Mr.Elektric]

What a nice way to start off the weekend. Keep it up Eric

[@genehunsinger3981]

I hope you guys VOTED!!!!!!

[@andrewthomson]

Is there an election on?

[@rayleonard21]

Man, video #4! I sure hope you’ve gotten a big one and it hasn’t been too warm to hunt so you are editing! Another great one Mr O, thank you, sir.

[@ronallen6578]

The "Croc pot" comment was it for this video. All other items paled in context. Another top notch fix. Nice job, Mr. O

[@harpo7226]

I remember years ago my dad working on a car and most people lifted or dropped the engine to get to a bolt. My dad just removed the front wheel and drilled a hole through the inner guard, popped a socket on a long extension and was done. Plugged the hole with a rubber plug when finished. I also saw him use that on the transmission tunnel. Saved loads of time.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

To get to one bolt on a Triumph TR6 to do a clutch job you would punch a hole in the tunnel and then cover it up with the rug. When one would come we'd always peel back the rug first to see if someone else had punched the hole. It seems the hole was always there! Kudos to your Dad. It really pays to have a few trick up your sleeve! 🙃🙂

[@sartainja]

Sounds like the old Chevy Monza with a V8 engine.

[@CheezyDee]

92 Crown Vic rear axle upper shock bolts are so close to the body below the package tray they actually dimpled the sheetmetal to keep it from rubbing, which conveniently mark the location to drill a hole to get a socket through. I used plastic plugs, but in retrospect a 7/8" hole would be best as you can then use a 1/2" electrical knockout plug with some sillycone to keep out the road schmoo.

[@sartainja]

@ Is “schmoo” a technical term? Is “schmoo” similar to “spooge”?

[@GunfighterWyo]

Great job on pulling the steering column. Like you, I have my fingers crossed that the Dorman product will have a long life. Great job on telling how you find out what to do and the sites that you use to get the information you need.

[@rtz549]

Probably the OEM? How many factories on the planet could possibly be producing that part? I've bought parts store items that had the ford logo ground off.

[@andrewbroderick5702]

You make it look so easy peasy.

[@davidconley6267]

I grew up in Cornwall and New Windsor NY. We always had the noontime siren from the fire department. I miss that so much.

[@hahaha12345678993]

respect for napa or ford for delivering those 4 new steering bolts so quickly

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Hey, an Arizona shout out. Go Eric.

[@kevinkendall8956]

I will give you this , you're dam good mechanic.

[@DonD532]

This has to be the first time I can recall ever seeing the steering column removed on any of these KZbin repair videos!! But then again, as I get older I can’t remember to zip up my fly, so there is that🤔

[@bunkadan3920j]

love Eric and Mrs. O, I love the interaction !!!!

[@vicferrarisgarage]

I was listening to the radio as I was putting new seats in my 04 Nissan F. I smacked the floor with a hammer tap tap BOOM!!!! All Air bags and seat belts INSTANT JUNK. Nissan service says that can happen. So say you. But the bag burn on my face says it can! 😊

[@bearing_aficionado]

Love the turbo sound. Pretty soon every vehicle you will be working on will have the tssh...tssh....turbo on them. My F150 has two of them. So double the tssh...tssh...turbo sound.😅

[@scottnusser6232]

The Door Man, I'll pray for you buddy, I think I'd wait for the dealer part. Good luck❤

[@Intabih]

Memaw sure was handy!

[@Intabih]

I hope she didn't teach you all that foul language too! 😆

[@kendiggy]

I've actually had pretty good luck with the Dorman actuators. Had to replace a couple in my 16 dodge charger and they've lasted 6 or so years so far. Funny enough, that's longer than the or ones lasted in that car lol

[@DavidMarr-z3r]

I enjoyed the video. I don’t know that I would be that flexible. Keep them coming!

[@awegner6465]

Brings back nightmares working on the actuators of Nissan vehicles. All the guys used to borrow my 90* carb adjusting tool to work on the actuator that was on the top of the heater box under the dash cover. Nissan warranty didn't pay crap to replace it.

[@dalechapman2649]

FMP will usually have the Motorcraft ones in stock.

[@alanw9295]

I almost thought i'd have to dial 911 and have them bring the jaws of life to pry you up outta there but as usual you got er done Another great vid

[@henryg683]

Good thing I crossed my fingers for this one Eric O another perfect job done by SMA !!!!!

[@dhyde9207]

Just remember, If I can do it, you can ... ... no. No, I won't be doing it. I'd be reaching my frustration level about 10 minutes into the job and I'd be breaking stuff. Good job Mr. O.

[@Mark-gj7zg]

Glad yous doing well,great fix.

[@lvsqcsl]

I recently replaced the steering box on my Super Duty pickup. A friend of mine, who is a mechanic, told me very emphatically to be sure that steering wheel doesn't spin because of the clock spring. One more thing Eric: "Kris Kros will make you JUMP, JUMP." I'm about 15 years older than you; I was 28 when that song was out. GREAT VIDEO!

[@marcmalek5956]

You’re killing me with the jokes there Eric. Love the channel. You provide us viewers with great knowledge and insight, not to mention some fabulous humor. Keep on being you. Let’s not forget Mrs. O, she’s pretty great in her own right. The interaction between you both shows me the love you have for one another. No diagnosis needed.

[@DavidThomits]

Dorman the wings of death that’s funny. I’m going have to remember that one at work. Next time they order me a Dorman part.

[@rtz549]

Appreciate the more frequent videos.

[@rickgaine3476]

I bought that tool check plus based on your recommendation. Very happy with it. I lost a 13 mm socket though, and had to order a matching one from the manufacturer, because even though I have plenty of 13 mm sockets, it had to match.

[@ko9446]

I thought only 10 MM sockets went missing

[@stevecorey3399]

Thanks to some brilliant engineers to make a easy job a bit of a pain

[@billyamerican5200]

Love your videos! You are always through and do a nice meeting job on your repairs,very professional!

[@MickayG]

Long live the engineers! What a job... My '07 Civic has the heater fan in a place you wouldn't expect... 99 out of 100 cars it's behind the glove box... mine I had to disassemble the complete dashboard because the fan was located behind the center console, almost up against the bottom of the windshield! That's not a place for one of the most likely things to break when it comes to interior stuff.

[@darkerbinding6933]

I just had to do the actuators on my daughters car and I took them apart to see what had failed. The only problem with them are the contacts for the swipes were worn through. They are designed to fail. It's really annoying because they could be a lot better for next to no money. The contact material is thinner than paper and it's brass. It's like they said... design it to fail in 3000 swipes or something.

[@kevinj6874]

I did a heater core in my Daughters 2005 VW bug. Took 18 hrs taking the whole dash out. Should’ve taken it to the junk yard. But she is happy.

[@mikevarry647]

I never knew it was that easy taking out a steering column. I would have thought it would be much more difficult and a two man job. Did Mrs O's dad come by just to sing your praises!? lol

[@ex90ranger30]

well well well, I am about to have to dig into my 17 fusion for this exact reason. there are a couple videos I have found but nothing very good. now I get a video from the best on it!

[@phillipsofthedriver]

We have those old air raid sirens here too. Once a month at 11am for testing, because of an oil refinery nearby. Huge explosion and fire one Monday when I was doing maintenance in a restaurant by myself since they were closed on Mondays. I wound up sheltering in place in the bar with free beer.

[@rtz549]

If you spend much time under the dash; consider one of those dash creepers. Then you can lay on your back and work under it. It was on sale on Amazon recently.

[@ChuckWhitney-bs3mt]

The Crock-Pot joke was awesome

[@rhoptry]

I like the way you think.

[@jefferyscruggs2171]

Love your videos you should take the bad part apart and show what failed on the inside. Would be neat too see what happened.

[@emmetmyers]

Love the new bolts 😁

[@mikewhitley1183]

I really appreciate your humor

[@walterboard-sf6tb]

Another great job. I love the way you work on auto's. Tks

[@pet19821]

I love those wera sets, use em everyday

[@matthewhaddon599]

I remember when the sirens were tested in my local town in the UK back in the 60's. Think they might be needed again soon judging by the US election results!

[@jeanfrancoismenard705]

Tks Ricky, we are the age or same era so as always make me laugh when refering to kris kross yo make a jump jump jump and other stuff from when a was a kid !! Ciao from Montreal !!

[@alexpuls8219]

HSWM (heated steering wheel module) is what would be in front of that actuator on some vehicles. It’s just a couple extra screws to get it out of the way. Also, if you have a 2015-present Ford Edge, this job is exactly the same.

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Old memories of the Hokey Pokey at the Roller Rink.

[@JPilot2]

G'day, Eric, and Mrs. O! Awesome job! Enjoyed the video... On the 2016 Ford Fusion - HVAC Stuck On Vent!! By the way... Theirs Hokey Pokey anonymous: A place to really turn yourself around! Lol! 🤣Thank you! Cheers! 🛠♥ P.S. Why do people keep running over a string, a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner. Then reach down, pick it up, examine it. Then put it down, to give their vacuum, one more chance? Lol!

[@oldfarmer4700]

The last couple day been recovering from working under the dash of my 1997 dodge truck. Lots simpler that that ford but at 70 years old you have to slide in on your side between the seat and door jam then turn on your back, it’s off the ground a ways and your feet touch the ground and legs bent down, about the time I got settled then old Charlie shows up and have to reverse the process of getting in to get out. By the time I get out the muscle cramp is so bad it’s almost an emergency room visit needed for emergency surgery. It just sucks working under a dash a lot more when your older.

[@LostInThe0zone]

Makes me happy that I can afford to have some young mechanic to do that sort of work for me. Eric, you are as always, entertaining and informative.

[@charlespeters3069]

I had the opposite problem on my 2007 Ranger, the A/C was cold in the defrost and floor vent, nothing from the dash. The first mechanic I took it to, where I had many repairs done in the past, said that the vent 'door' was controlled by a vacuum actuator--1930's tech!, but he fixed it and it worked for almost 2 years then happened again. This time the original mech. had moved on, and the new younger one had no idea about vacuum controlled devices and said I had to have the whole dash pulled and replace the faulty unit, and only Ford could do that. He estimated it would cost about $1500, but knowing dealers, I doubled that amount. By then the truck was 13 yrs. old and the repair was likely to cost more than the value, so I just traded it for a new Ranger and took the hit for "no A/C" in So Fla. I'm confident the new truck has minimal vac controls as almost everything is electronic. Looking forward to 15 trouble free years (yeah, I know!)

[@geraldc.37]

Easy Peasy Glad I retired and left some gravy for your pleasure! Seriously, as we age you realize living under dashboards is rotten.

[@henryg683]

When I was a kid the place I worked at had the noontime whistle too and when there was a fire call or any emergency call that whistle was a terrible thing especially having to talk with customers!!!LOL!!!

[@onejohn2.26.]

You're running commentary is hilarious and very cool🎉

[@edwicks66]

Sounds like a Briggs at startup but the ashes flying got me laughing !

[@RJon2006]

The turbo noises get me everytime.

[@kenthammarstrom8255]

good job Mr O 😊

[@trajonduclos7931]

Eric, respect to you sir. All THAT for a freaking blendoor? If it was my car, 1 gallon of gasoline in the alternate front seat tank and 1 "accidental" sparkler toss, with the windows closed. Problem SOLVED. Again. Respect. If it was my shop, I would decline ALL of that crap.

[@spelunkerd]

My back still hurts from the last time I swapped out a drivers side blend door actuator. There should be a supplemental billing code to account for the wear and tear on technicians bodies whenever they need to work on those things.