--- title: "2012-2019 Ford Explorer Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/filters" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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. **Quick answer**: 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) | Note: 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. - [2012 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012) - [2013 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2013) - [2014 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2014) - [2015 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2015) - [2016 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2016) - [2017 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2017) - [2018 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2018) - [2019 Explorer](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2019) ## What changed during the 2012-2019 Ford Explorer | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | 2.0L EcoBoost joins as an FWD-only economy option (no tow package) | | 2013 | Explorer Sport added: 365-hp 3.5L EcoBoost, AWD, 352mm brakes, 20-in wheels | | 2014 | Essentially unchanged: a few new exterior colors added; Limited trim gains standard heated second-row seats | | 2015 | Essentially unchanged: Limited trim adds an available adaptive cruise control option, with second-row heated seats offered as an option lineup-wide | | 2016 | Major 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 | | 2018-2019 | Minor 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)](https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/oil-change/oil-change-information/what-is-the-recommended-engine-oil-for-my-vehicle/) - [NHTSA EA17-002 ODI resume, Explorer exhaust odor engineering analysis](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/inv/2017/INOA-EA17002-5925.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 21V-537 (Ford 21S32), rear suspension toe link](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCLRPT-21V537-1447.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 24V-031 (Ford 24S02), A-pillar trim detachment](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V031-8781.PDF) - [Ford Authority / CarComplaints, 3.5L water pump class action dismissed after settlement](https://fordauthority.com/2024/01/ford-water-pump-lawsuit-settlement-ends-class-action/) - [Ford.com parts, Motorcraft BXT-65-850 Group 65 battery fitment](https://www.ford.com/product/vehicle-battery-p4000109971) - [Ford.com parts, Motorcraft SP-546 spark plug (gap 0.045)](https://www.ford.com/product/spark-plug-p4000139430) - [Ford.com parts, Motorcraft FP-70 cabin air filter (CV6Z-19N619-A)](https://www.ford.com/product/cabin-air-filter-p4000138624) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 and 2017 Ford Explorer EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2017_Ford_Explorer.shtml) - [WiperBladesUSA, 2016 Explorer wiper sizes 26/22/11](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/ford/explorer/2016) ## Other Ford Explorer generations - [2020-2025 Ford Explorer air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2020-2025/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/filters). ## More for the 2012-2019 Ford Explorer - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/explorer/2012-2019/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.