Second Hand Ford S-Max Window Regulator

The Ford S-Max ran in two generations: the first generation covered 2006 to 2015, with a facelift in 2010, and the second generation ran from 2015 onwards. Regulators from within each generation are generally more likely to interchange than those crossing the 2015 boundary, but whether a specific part from one generation fits another should be confirmed with the breaker against your registration number.

Both the 2009 and 2012 S-Max fall within the first generation (2006–2015), though the 2010 facelift did bring some trim and body changes, so you are crossing a facelift boundary here. Whether the regulator itself was revised at that point is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registration numbers before buying.

Yes, this is one of the most important things to get right: nearside (NS) is the passenger side on the left, and offside (OS) is the driver's side on the right in UK vehicles. Regulators are side-specific and are not interchangeable between NS and OS, so always specify which door you need when contacting a breaker.

Trim level does not affect window regulator fitment on the S-Max – the door frame and regulator mechanism are the same across trims such as Zetec, Titanium, and Titanium X within the same generation. You may find that glass or door furniture looks slightly different between trim levels, but the regulator itself should interchange; always confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure.

The S-Max and Galaxy share the same platform and many body components, so there is a reasonable chance of overlap, but this is not guaranteed for every door position and year. The Mondeo is a different body style entirely and its regulators are unlikely to be the same. Always give the breaker the registration numbers for both vehicles and let them confirm compatibility before purchasing.

All production S-Max models were fitted with electric window regulators as standard, but whether there were any changes to the electric mechanism at specific points in the model's life – such as across the 2010 facelift – is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume. The key details to get right when sourcing a used regulator are the generation, the door side (NS or OS), and the model year, all of which the breaker can verify.