Thanks miles!

But you do realize that now you've simply increased your own torture for every future thread started that even remotely has anything to do with the interior cabin filter?

Still, the current membership is grateful.

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That's pretty dirty for 12,000 miles. Where do you live?
I have 30,000km on myboriginal filter so I may change mine this summer

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Not my filter, I found it on another thread I was reading about.

I plan on changing mine soon and I have just under 12K miles on my truck. I will post it up here when I do.

 

This is a pretty valuable write-up with included video/s......but it ticks me off so bad since it flaunts that the 2015+ have a filter and mine doesn't!!!!
That is my biggest gripe about the 09-14 models lack of an in-cabin air filter.

Then again, if that's my biggest gripe about my truck, then life is still pretty awesome! LOL

 

I REALLY want one of these in mine. It gets dusty and stuff so fast.

 

That's a great post thank's for sharing, unfortunately i had to learn the hard way last year when i replaced mine the only good thing is that i got the o.e. parts for $19.00 bucks my friend told me about this website now i use them for everything I need. check out this link for next time you need one. https://www.fordpartsprime.com/oem/...html?Make=Ford&Model=F-150&Year=2016&Submodel=&Filter=(Limited,6+Cyl+3.5+L+GAS) I like helping also thanks again for great post.

 

SpaceAce, what is your relationship to Ford Parts Prime? In the 14 posts you’ve made you’ve mentioned them at least 5 times. Few people love their source that much.

 

I picked up my filter off Amazon for $6.15. lol

 

Miles

Thank you for the thread. I'm rather surprised there is so much required to change a filter.

On other cars it's a 2- 3 minute task.

Then again changing headlight bulbs on Gen2 could be a lot simpler.

 

If you have an XLT or lower trim, it is all of a 15 minute job (at max).

 

My cabin air filter was an easy change on my 16 XLT. Where I drive it’s a once a year job, every May.

 

How many miles did that cabin filter have on it when you changed it?

 

My first one was around 30k, second one I did 11 months later. I am rarely at my farm with the truck due to work, but I drive thru several construction zone on the way to work.

I might start changing it twice a year since I am affected by allergies. It’s easy in the XLT and lower models because of the rubber trim.

It could have been easier if Ford would have done something to lower the filter box or even angle it downward. I’m not complaining though, my 2010 work truck doesn’t have a filter at all. I can tell the difference due to my allergies.

 

It could have been easier if Ford would have done something to lower the filter box or even angle it downward.

They didn't do this so either;
1) The owner has to take it to the Ford Dealership and get charged for an hour of labor and a $25 dollar filter; or
2) The owner's A/C unit isn't blowing hot or cold air anymore due to the filter being clogged so they take the truck to the dealership and they get charged an hour of labor and a $25 dollar labor and an A/C recharge.

 

You're a piece of work. Lol

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I take that to Heart! lol

 

Lol. I still haven't changed mine.

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I keep saying I need to change mine, it's been sitting in the spare bedroom for over two months but then I get lazy and want to spend time with my daughter instead.

 

Just did mine on 18 stx. Only need 7mm. Took all of 10 minutes apart and back, and I didn't read the how to.. At 38000km it was starting to smell dusty, and visibly it was due. Replaced with a fram fresh breeze from Amazon. Air flow arrow points down.

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I have recently gotten that humid/wet smell whenever I start my truck and turn the A/C on. I guess it's time to change mine. lol

 

Finally got around to replacing my cabin filter this weekend. Took all of 10 minutes and only broke one of the clips that holds the upper glove box part in place. 15K miles and only driven a gravel rode once.

Here is the filter I went with. It is definitely not built as high quality but the filter media looks and feels the exact same:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FHZGRO0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Thank! Very useful guide. In fact, I did not even think about replacing the cabin air filter, this is a mistake. Good topic, informative!

 

Good video, was very easy to do!
Did mine right at 20K.

 

Howdie All,
Quick and hopefully easy answers for those who can - I have replaced the filter and now it doesn't really work. I made sure it is installed right...and even purchased another filter and I still smell all the stink that Vegas has that used to be filtered out. Could something be wrong with areas before the filter that can be checked? I can't find guidance....so I am here.
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

I am not under the impression that these filters were intended to filter odors per se. I believe their primary function is to filter out particulate matter which of course can carry odors. This said, when these things get dirty, particularly after a hard A/C use season they can very much smell like mold/mildew. When this happens changing them seems to make a pretty remarkable difference and things smell better.

It might be time to do a carpet and headliner cleaning.

 

Great thread! Now there are HEPPA filters available for our trucks. It helps tremendously keeping out outside smells.

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Just installed a Denso HEPA cabin filter. Will see if it's better than the charcoal/paper filters.