2013–2020 CD4 (second generation)
2013–2020 Ford Fusion Cabin Air Filter and Engine Air Filter
Cabin air filter and engine air filter part numbers for the 2013–2020 Ford Fusion, with aftermarket equivalents and replacement intervals. Cabin filter Motorcraft FP-71A (single-zone climate) or FP-72 (dual-zone climate, from mid-2012 production). Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
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The 2013–2020 Ford Fusion cabin air filter is Motorcraft FP-71A (single-zone climate) or FP-72 (dual-zone climate, from mid-2012 production) (behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute diy).
Cabin air filter
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| OEM part | Motorcraft FP-71A (single-zone climate) or FP-72 (dual-zone climate, from mid-2012 production) |
| Location | Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY |
| Replace every | Every 15,000-30,000 mi (annually) |
Part number depends on whether the car has single- or dual-zone automatic climate control. Check your build or the old filter's part number.
Engine air filter, 2.5L 4-cylinder (Duratec)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox on driver side of engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 1.6L EcoBoost (turbo I4)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 1.5L EcoBoost (turbo I4)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.0L EcoBoost (turbo I4, early)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.0L EcoBoost (turbo I4, revised twin-scroll)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Sport, AWD)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Engine air filter, 2.0L Hybrid / Energi (Atkinson I4 + eCVT)
Check your manual| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Airbox in engine bay; clip-style cover |
| Replace every | Every 30,000 mi |
Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover?
These air filters specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2013 through 2020 — the CD4 (second generation), mid-size sedan. 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 2013–2020 Ford Fusion
- 2013All-new CD4-platform generation launches; MyFord Touch standard on upper trims; 1.6L EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost debut alongside the base 2.5L; Hybrid and plug-in Energi added.
- 20141.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L EcoBoost mid-cycle.
- 2015Standard rearview camera added across the lineup (gas, hybrid, and Energi plug-in); manual transmission dropped mid-year for the SE trim.
- 2016MyFord Touch continues for its final year ahead of 2017's Sync 3 switch; minor trim and feature shuffles only.
- 2017Mid-cycle facelift: new front/rear fascias, Sync 3 replaces MyFord Touch, revised twin-scroll 2.0L EcoBoost, and the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Sport (AWD-only) returns to the lineup.
- 2018Carryover year between the 2017 facelift and 2019's Ford Co-Pilot360 update; S/SE/SEL/Titanium/Sport lineup unchanged.
- 2019Ford Co-Pilot360 safety suite (automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot/rear-cross-traffic warning, automatic high beams, auto wipers) becomes standard; Platinum trim dropped, SEL added, Hybrid no longer offered in base S trim, Energi's EV range rises from 22 to 25 miles.
- 2020Final US model year, Sport trim and 2.7L V6 discontinued for 2020; Ford ends Fusion production for the US market after this year.
2013–2020 Ford Fusion air filters: common questions
What cabin air filter does a 2013–2020 Ford Fusion take?
- Motorcraft FP-71A (single-zone climate) or FP-72 (dual-zone climate, from mid-2012 production).
Where is the cabin air filter on a 2013–2020 Ford Fusion?
- Behind the glovebox; drop the glovebox door, 5-minute DIY.
How often should the cabin air filter be replaced on a 2013–2020 Ford Fusion?
- Every 15,000-30,000 mi (annually). 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.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), second-generation engine table and recall summary
- AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code
- Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)
- NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk
- NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor
- NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing
- NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)
- NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion
- NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch
- Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)
- Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide