Anybody changed their cabin air filter? How bad a job was it? Where did you get the filter? Number? I assume it's a dealer item, just wanted to know if I can change it myself.
Cabin Air Filter?
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Hey BigCat, you help so many people (including me), now I'll help you. Look at page 32 (2006 owners manual) under "climate controls". Yes, the SN197s do have them.
Hey BigCat, you help so many people (including me), now I'll help you. Look at page 32 (2006 owners manual) under "climate controls". Yes, the SN197s do have them.
Its about a 5 minute job. I got mine from Moss for $20. Think you might be able to beat that price if you check around. Was surprised how dirty mine was at 15K miles
Yes, the filter is on the passenger's side just underneath the wiper, behind the plastic cowl cover. There are four plastic trim screws holding the cowling on there, and it probably pays to take them all off rather than just the two on the passenger's side. I haven't done this myself because it probably doesn't need changing until maybe 20,000 miles. Unless you live in Death Valley 
You can also get the filter at your Friendly Ford Dealer. But, it's probably cheaper via the internet.
You can also get the filter at your Friendly Ford Dealer. But, it's probably cheaper via the internet.
Rock36
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+1 what is Moss? I imagine it is some internet site/company that sells automotive products.
www.MossMustang.com
Have had good luck with them, besides the filter, got the black slotted tail light covers thru them
frdfrst
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its really very easy.its under the right side wiper.you have to lift off the black cowl molding an you'll see it sitting in there.putting in the new one can be tricky.once you put it in put the trim back on and your done.i bought mine at ford dealer for about $20 bucks.it was very dirty.
Motorcraft FP53 is supposed to be the part #. I got mine for $10 from Yocum Ford: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214259
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Thanks guys. Doesn't look like a big deal to change. I ordered a fuel filter (Motorcraft) and cabin air filter (Bosch) from Rockauto. I wish I had seen the one from MOSS before I ordered, it looks like a good one.
Thanks guys. Doesn't look like a big deal to change. I ordered a fuel filter (Motorcraft) and cabin air filter (Bosch) from Rockauto. I wish I had seen the one from MOSS before I ordered, it looks like a good one.
Goldenpony, you probably have this already. I just found the description of how to change out that filter. It can be found at: http://info.rockauto.com/ATP/Detail.html?FA9.gif
It shows diagrams and gives instructions.
It shows diagrams and gives instructions.
i changed mine this week and it was filthy. i only have 20,000 miles and it was really needed!
i took pics along the way, so if anyone wants real pictoral installation instructions other than the brief instructions from the link above, let me know and i can put something together.
i took pics along the way, so if anyone wants real pictoral installation instructions other than the brief instructions from the link above, let me know and i can put something together.
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Here's a write up on how to swap the cabin air filter:
http://ratstangrestoration.com/cabin_filter_replacement_2005.htm
http://ratstangrestoration.com/cabin_filter_replacement_2005.htm
one other thing i recommend is to check inside the cowl for debris. on older cars, stuff gets down there and collects moisture. then it causes a huge rust hole. 
so while you are looking in ther, clear out anything that may be inside. i had nothing, but just look to be sure so your car will last a little longer. 
so while you are looking in ther, clear out anything that may be inside. i had nothing, but just look to be sure so your car will last a little longer. Similar threads
