WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

When changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft® Part Numbers in the Capacities and Specifications chapter.

For EcoBoostequipped vehicles: When servicing the air cleaner, it is important that no foreign material enter the air induction system. The engine and turbocharger are susceptible to damage from even small particles.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element.

Note: Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.

Changing the Air Filter Element

3.5L V6 engine

2.0L EcoBoost® engine

3.5L V6 EcoBoost® engine

1. On the passenger’s side of the air filter housing, release the two clamps from the air filter housing cover.
2. Lift the passenger’s side of the cover and push the cover toward the passenger’s side. Release the three tabs on the cover from the three slots in the driver’s side of the housing.
3. Carefully separate the cover from the housing.
4. Remove the air filter element from the housing.
5. Wipe the cover and the housing clean to remove any dirt or debris and to make sure the cover seals to the housing.
6. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the housing and the cover. This could cause filter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the engine if not properly seated.

7. Lower the driver’s side of the cover and slide the three tabs on the cover into the three slots in the housing.
8. Lower the passenger’s side of the cover. Engage the two clamps to secure the cover to the housing.