How to Maintain the Air Filter and What Steps Are Involved for a Ford Explorer?

The mass air flow sensor should not be disconnected in order to service the air cleaner element. Take out the wiring harness retainer, loosen the clamp and disconnect outlet pipe. Take off the air cleaner cover and element, clean the tray and then repeat the processes of removal in reverse order to install.

How to service the air filter element on Ford Explorer?

In order to service the air filter, retain the MAF sensor connector. To remove the wiring harness in 4.0L engines, remove the wiring harness at the AF outlet pipe; in 4.6L engines, at the coolant tank. Unscrew the clamp, unplug the outlet pipe, strip off the AF cover and pull off the air filter. Wipe off AF tray and replace.

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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: 2L2Z-9601-AC
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Element
- Replaces: F77Z-9601-AA, FA-1658
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: E6AZ-9601-B
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Element; Filter
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- 1991-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: 1L2Z-9601-AA
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Filter Element; Element
- Manufacturer Note: (B6) In Motorcraft Part Number Suffix Designates Bulk Packaged Filters
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: 7T4Z-9601-A
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Engine Air Filter; Air Filter Insert; Filter Element; Element
- Replaces: FA-2036, L1MZ-9601-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: F57Z-9601-A
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Element
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- 1995-1996 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: 6L2Z-9601-AB
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Engine Air Filter; Filter Element; Element
- Replaces: 6L2Z-9601-AA, FA-1780
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: L1MZ-9601-A
$18.25 MSRP: $28.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited Hybrid, Platinum Hybrid | 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Air Filter Part Number: F67Z-9601-AA
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1997 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS

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1L2Z-9601-AA
Q: How to Maintain the Air Filter and What Steps Are Involved for a Ford Explorer?
A: The Mass Air Flow Sensor should not be disconnected in order to service the air cleaner element. Take out the wiring harness retainer, loosen the clamp and disconnect outlet pipe. Take off the air cleaner cover and element, clean the tray and then repeat the processes of removal in reverse order to install.
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6L2Z-9601-AB
Q: How to service the air filter element on Ford Explorer?
A: In order to service the air filter, retain the MAF sensor connector. To remove the wiring harness in 4.0L engines, remove the wiring harness at the AF outlet pipe; in 4.6L engines, at the coolant tank. Unscrew the clamp, unplug the outlet pipe, strip off the AF cover and pull off the air filter. Wipe off AF tray and replace.