--- title: "2013-2020 Ford Fusion Cabin & Engine Air Filters" description: "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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/filters" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 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. **Quick answer**: 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) | Note: 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. - [2013 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013) - [2014 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2014) - [2015 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2015) - [2016 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2016) - [2017 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2017) - [2018 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2018) - [2019 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2019) - [2020 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2020) ## What changed during the 2013-2020 Ford Fusion | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | All-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. | | 2014 | 1.5L EcoBoost replaces the 1.6L EcoBoost mid-cycle. | | 2015 | Standard rearview camera added across the lineup (gas, hybrid, and Energi plug-in); manual transmission dropped mid-year for the SE trim. | | 2016 | MyFord Touch continues for its final year ahead of 2017's Sync 3 switch; minor trim and feature shuffles only. | | 2017 | Mid-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. | | 2018 | Carryover year between the 2017 facelift and 2019's Ford Co-Pilot360 update; S/SE/SEL/Titanium/Sport lineup unchanged. | | 2019 | Ford 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. | | 2020 | Final 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2013-2018 Ford Fusion oil capacity & viscosity by engine code](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/ford/fusion/) - [Ford dealer service content, Fusion capacities & specifications (6F35 ATF, coolant, brake fluid)](https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/vdirsnet/OwnerManual/Home/Content?variantid=2973) - [NHTSA recall 12V-551, 1.6L EcoBoost engine/cooling fire risk](https://www.csmonitor.com/Business/In-Gear/2012/1202/Ford-recalls-89-000-Escapes-Fusions-for-fire-risk) - [NHTSA recall 17V-209 / 17S09, 1.6L EcoBoost coolant level sensor](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCMN-17V209-3326.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 19V-362 / 19S16, shift cable bushing](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCMN-19V362-9180.pdf) - [NHTSA recall 22V-413 / 22S43, shift cable bushing (expanded)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V413-2380.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 19V-632 / 19S26, steering gear motor bolt corrosion](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RCLRPT-19V632-3962.PDF) - [NHTSA recall 20V-177 / 20S15, door latch](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V177-3275.PDF) - [Edmunds, 2013 Ford Fusion Specs & Features (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2013/features-specs/) - [Ford Fusion bolt pattern / lug torque guide](https://www.kipardoracing.com/ford-fusion-bolt-pattern-guide-2006-2020-wheel-sizes-offset-compatibility-fitment-specs/) ## Other Ford Fusion generations - [2012 Ford Fusion air filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/filters) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/filters). ## More for the 2013-2020 Ford Fusion - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/wipers) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.