Motorcraft FP-68 Cabin Air Filter, Original Version, 1 Count (Pack of 1)

Fit good and filters the cab

Perfect OEM replacement. Easy to install.

OEM is usually the way to go. The part has been designed specifically for your make and model and there isn't a question if it will fit. The "Find Parts For Your:" section of Amazon's site could be improved though. I have a 2014 Ford Explorer and Amazon's site says this part will not fit my vehicle. I had researched the part by going to fordparts.com (where the price is $24.98) and calling a Ford Service Center where I was informed by both sources the FP-68 does in deed fit for the 2014 Explorer.Changing this filter with the old one is an easy process and can be done in less than 10 minutes by yourself in your garage or driveway. Definitely buy this filter. It's a better price, and you know it will fit your vehicle.

The filter is fine. Nothing fancy, it's a genuine Motorcraft replacement for Ford and Lincoln vehicles. I noted it's missing the "Airflow ^ (direction arrow)" notation that is present on the side of the factory-installed filter, although there doesn't appear to be any directionality to it -- probably more so to ensure it's reinstalled in the correct orientation if you were to re-install it after removing it for a quick visual inspection.If you're curious about the difficulty of the installation, don't be worried! It's a tool-free replacement process that takes all of three minutes. On my Flex, the filter is in a slot behind the glove compartment. The plastic sides of the glove box need to be pressed inward so that the box opens past the stops, far enough to dump any contents to the floor (hopefully you've already removed your owner manual and gloves (?)). Then there's a small syringe-like "soft open" plunger on the left side that connects with a little button. This should be slid up in its slot so the button can pop out of the plastic glove box side. (It'll be obvious when you're fiddling with it.)Then locate a thin trap door over the HVAC blower motor. There are two thumb latches on the bottom side of this trap door; lift against those (with your thumbs!) and it'll open like a lid. Remove it completely and you'll see the old filter hidden behind. It pulls right out.Assembly is easier than removal. Just don't drop anything into the open filter slot -- I suspect the HVAC blower blades are exposed right below where the filter sits.

I installed this in a 2019 Explorer for scheduled maintenance. The old one was definitely doing its job judging by the pollen and debris that was packed full of. Replacement was easy and airflow through the vents has definitely increased. These things catch a lot of stuff that leads to that mildewy refrigerator smell that everyone hated. You can't go wrong by using factory quality parts that fit perfectly.

Installing these filters in a Ford Explorer can be very difficult.

The original factory cabin filter in my 2014 Taurus SHO was finally replaced after over 3 years of use (26k miles). I had vacuumed/tapped out the original filter once a year. Good news is that the cabin filter doesn't need to be changed every year, you can stretch it out without impacting flow as long as it doesn't smell. But to play it safe, you can opt to replace them every 12k miles or so. In a pinch, you could vacuum/tap out the filter and rotate it around since there's a ledge in the blower housing on the Taurus that prevents one half of the filter from being used.Overall: 5/5 stars

Direct fit. Did not appear to a fake filter. Box did arrive crushed but filter was still in shape.