Prepare the correct element
Match the replacement to the exact engine and model year. Shut the engine off and allow hot components to cool. Ford warns against running the engine with the air cleaner removed or servicing it while running.
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Open and replace
Release the housing-cover clips, lift the cover carefully and remove the old element. Keep dirt from falling into the clean intake path. Inspect the sealing surface and fit the specified replacement in the original orientation without trapping debris or folding its edge.
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Close and verify
Lower the cover evenly and secure every clip. Check any duct or connector disturbed during access. If the cover will not seat, verify the element rather than forcing the clips. Record the service date and use the scheduled-maintenance guidance, including dusty-use conditions where applicable.
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- Manufacturer owner documentation ↗Reviewed Oct 6, 2026
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