Owners of other Ford or Lincoln vehicles such as the Focus, Fusion, C-Max, Mustang, Fiesta, Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, Taurus, F-150, EcoSport, MKC, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT and the Navigator may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful.

A few compatible replacement filters with their part numbers are as follows: Motorcraft FA-1908, AEM AE-20993, Wix # 49017, Purolator A36149, Ecogard XA6149, Hastings AF1479, Fram CA11114, GKI AF11114 and Mahle Original LX1780/3.

The only tools needed to access and replace the engine air filter is an 8mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratchet. It may be useful to also have an extension bar.

The engine air filter box is located next to the electrical fuse box and in front of the 12V automotive battery.

Loosen the four screws that hold the air box cover in place by turning them counterclockwise with the 8mm socket and 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench.

The screws will remain attached to the air box cover. There is one screw at each corner of the cover.

Gently lift the cover off the air box to expose the old filter element.

Inspect the outside and inside of the old filter.

If the old filter is relatively clean, just tap out the large debris and remove any fine dust with a vacuum cleaner.

If the old filter is dark grey or black and clogged with dirt, dust, pollen, soot, hair, insects, twigs, leaves and other debris, it should be replaced with a new element.

I recommend buying either the Ford Motorcraft FA-1908 or the AEM AE-20993 engine air filters since they have the best reviews on Amazon.

Carefully lower the engine air box cover back in to place.

Tighten the four 8mm screws in the clockwise direction until they are snug.

Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking the plastic engine air box.

Be sure to record the filter change in your vehicle's service records.

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