2012–2019 U502 (5th generation)
2012–2019 Ford Explorer Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2012–2019 Ford Explorer, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Motorcraft FP-70 (Ford CV6Z-19N619-A). Behind the glovebox, drop the glovebox door by squeezing its side stops; 5–10 minute DIY.
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The 2012–2019 Ford Explorer cabin air filter is Motorcraft FP-70 (Ford CV6Z-19N619-A) (behind the glovebox, drop the glovebox door by squeezing its side stops; 5–10 minute diy).
Cabin air filter
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FP-70 (Ford CV6Z-19N619-A) |
| Aftermarket | Fram CF11901, Wix 24211, EPAuto CP285 |
| Location | Behind the glovebox, drop the glovebox door by squeezing its side stops; 5–10 minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 20,000 mi per Ford (15,000 mi or annually in dusty areas) |
Engine air filter, 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (naturally aspirated)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1884 (Ford 7T4Z-9601-A) |
| Aftermarket | Fram CA10262, Wix 49223, K&N 33-2395 (reusable) |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clips/screws, 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi (sooner in dusty conditions) |
Same FA-1884 element fits every 5th-gen engine (2.0L, 2.3L, 3.5L NA and EcoBoost)
Engine air filter, 2.0L EcoBoost I4 (2012–2015)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1884 (Ford 7T4Z-9601-A) |
| Aftermarket | Fram CA10262, Wix 49223 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (2016–2019)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1884 (Ford 7T4Z-9601-A) |
| Aftermarket | Fram CA10262, Wix 49223 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (Sport 2013–2019, Platinum 2016–2019)
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FA-1884 (Ford 7T4Z-9601-A) |
| Aftermarket | Fram CA10262, Wix 49223 |
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Which Ford Explorer model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Ford Explorer built from 2012 through 2019 — the U502 (5th generation), mid-size 3-row crossover suv (unibody, fwd/awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2019 Ford Explorer
- 20122.0L EcoBoost joins as an FWD-only economy option (no tow package)
- 2013Explorer Sport added: 365-hp 3.5L EcoBoost, AWD, 352mm brakes, 20-in wheels
- 2014Essentially unchanged: a few new exterior colors added; Limited trim gains standard heated second-row seats
- 2015Essentially unchanged: Limited trim adds an available adaptive cruise control option, with second-row heated seats offered as an option lineup-wide
- 2016Major facelift: new front/rear styling, 280-hp 2.3L EcoBoost replaces the 2.0L, Platinum trim (3.5L EcoBoost) added, SYNC 3 arrives mid-cycle; low-beam bulb changes to H11
- 2018–2019Minor updates; carryover mechanicals in the final years before the RWD-platform redesign
2012–2019 Ford Explorer air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer take?
- Motorcraft FP-70 (Ford CV6Z-19N619-A), or equivalents such as Fram CF11901, Wix 24211, EPAuto CP285.
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer?
- Behind the glovebox, drop the glovebox door by squeezing its side stops; 5–10 minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer?
- Every 20,000 mi per Ford (15,000 mi or annually in dusty areas). Sooner if you drive in heavy traffic, on dirt roads, or through wildfire smoke, a clogged filter shows up first as weak airflow and a foggy windshield that will not clear.
What engine air filter does a 2012–2019 Ford Explorer take?
- Motorcraft FA-1884 (Ford 7T4Z-9601-A), or Fram CA10262, Wix 49223, K&N 33-2395 (reusable), replaced every 30,000 mi (sooner in dusty conditions).
Sources
- Ford. What is the recommended engine oil for my vehicle? (oil/filter lookup)
- NHTSA EA17-002 ODI resume, Explorer exhaust odor engineering analysis
- NHTSA recall 21V-537 (Ford 21S32), rear suspension toe link
- NHTSA recall 24V-031 (Ford 24S02), A-pillar trim detachment
- Ford Authority / CarComplaints, 3.5L water pump class action dismissed after settlement
- Ford.com parts, Motorcraft BXT-65-850 Group 65 battery fitment
- Ford.com parts, Motorcraft SP-546 spark plug (gap 0.045)
- Ford.com parts, Motorcraft FP-70 cabin air filter (CV6Z-19N619-A)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 and 2017 Ford Explorer EPA ratings
- WiperBladesUSA, 2016 Explorer wiper sizes 26/22/11