Ford Explorer · 2012–2025
Ford Explorer Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Ford Explorer air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | Ford JX6Z-19N619-B (Motorcraft equivalent; shared with Lincoln Aviator) | Every 20,000 mi per Ford (more often in dusty areas) | Motorcraft FA-1884 |
| 2012–2019 | Motorcraft FP-70 (Ford CV6Z-19N619-A) | Every 20,000 mi per Ford (15,000 mi or annually in dusty areas) | Motorcraft FA-1884 (Ford 7T4Z-9601-A) |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The air filters on a Ford Explorer is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
Ford Explorer air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a Ford Explorer take?
- Ford JX6Z-19N619-B (Motorcraft equivalent; shared with Lincoln Aviator), or equivalents such as Fram CF12775, EPAuto CP775.
Where is the cabin air filter on a Ford Explorer?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5–10 minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a Ford Explorer?
- Every 20,000 mi per Ford (more often 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 Ford Explorer take?
- Motorcraft FA-1884, or Fram CA10262, K&N 33-2395, replaced every 30,000 mi.
Sources
- 2020 Explorer Owner's Manual, Capacities and Specifications (fordservicecontent.com)
- CarCareTruth, 2020–2026 Explorer oil type & capacity (from OEM manuals)
- NHTSA recall 23V-675 / Ford 23S55, rear axle bolt replacement
- Ford recall 22S27 (NHTSA 22V-712), rear axle bolt software remedy
- NHTSA recall 23V-342 (Ford 23S23), 360-camera blue image
- Levittown Ford parts, FA-1947 / L1MZ-9601-A engine air filter (3.0L/3.3L)
- Ford Parts Giant, JX6Z-19N619-B cabin air filter, 2020 Explorer
- ExplorerST.org, factory H6 battery, fluid capacities (Mercon ULV, 75W-85 rear axle)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2021 Ford Explorer EPA ratings
- Goodyear / Mavis, 2021–2024 Explorer OE tire sizes by trim
- Car and Driver, 2020 Explorer specs (fuel tank, curb weight, towing)
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