Ford F-150 · 2012–2025
Ford F-150 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 F-150 air filters specification changed by year?
| Model years | Cabin filter | Interval | Engine air filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | Ford KL3Z-19N619-AA (dealer listing; Motorcraft FP-79 / FL3Z-19N619-A widely listed as fitting 2015–2025) | Every 20,000 mi / 24 months (sooner in dust) | Motorcraft FA-1883 (Ford 7C3Z-9601-A) |
| 2015–2020 | Ford FL3Z-19N619-A (Motorcraft FP-79) | Every 20,000 mi / 24 months (sooner in dust) | Motorcraft FA-1883 (Ford 7C3Z-9601-A) |
| 2012–2014 | N/A | N/A | Motorcraft FA-1883 (Ford 7C3Z-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 F-150 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.
2021–2025 Ford F-150
14th generation (2021–2025; 2024 facelift) · Full-size pickup (aluminum body; hybrid available; Lightning EV is a separate model) · Air & cabin filters
2015–2020 Ford F-150
13th generation (2015–2020, aluminum body) · Full-size pickup (aluminum body, steel frame) · Air & cabin filters
2012–2014 Ford F-150
12th generation (2009–2014; covered from 2012) · Full-size pickup (steel body; Regular Cab, SuperCab, SuperCrew) · Air & cabin filters
Ford F-150 air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a Ford F-150 take?
- Ford KL3Z-19N619-AA (dealer listing; Motorcraft FP-79 / FL3Z-19N619-A widely listed as fitting 2015–2025), or equivalents such as Fram CF12150, Wix WP10266.
Where is the cabin air filter on a Ford F-150?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a Ford F-150?
- Every 20,000 mi / 24 months (sooner in dust). 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 F-150 take?
- Motorcraft FA-1883 (Ford 7C3Z-9601-A), replaced every 30,000 mi.
Sources
- 2022 Ford F-150 Owner's Manual (Ford service content), capacities and specifications
- F150gen14 forum, 2021 5.0L 5W-30 / 7.7-qt sump change discussion (owner's manual excerpts)
- NHTSA recall 24V-635 chronology, 2.7L/3.0L EcoBoost intake valves
- Astro Ford / NHTSA, F-150 recall hub (driveshaft, trailer brake, axle, EBB campaigns)
- Car and Driver, Ford EcoBoost intake-valve engine failure recall
- fueleconomy.gov, 2023 Ford F-150 EPA ratings
- Wheel-Size.com, 2022 Ford F-150 OE fitments
- Cars.com, 2021 F-150 towing capacities breakdown (14,000-lb max)
- Motorcraft, MERCON ULV automatic transmission fluid (10R80)
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