2 minute Ford Explorer cabin air filter replacement 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

[@captainsojourn]

Impressed by your ability to get your hand in there and keep the camera focused on it. And I appreciate the succinctness of your instructions.

[@cdcutlip]

I too, broke the far right hook on the door that the pins slide into. I also broke one of the 2 clips on the filter cover. They were tight. The pins were a total pain to get back in once taken out and the door removed completely. Next time I'll try to leave them in and see if I can get my hand in to remove the filter cover and replace. I also had a hard time getting the bungee cord back on. Took me about an hour total. I was cussing the whole time. Afterwards, went to my wife's Hyundai Santa Fe and had hers replaced in less than 5 minutes. So much easier.

[@TopdownMX5]

Quick, simple, and to the point. Just what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ccdyson]

Thanks for this. Dealer wanted $65. Paid $10 for my filter and finished the job in 10 minutes flat.

[@jasonsvatek]

As noted below, if you're afraid you'll break the hinge or other stuff, pull the the pins out and remove the glovebox door. It's also easy to do. This has worked fine for me 3 times without breaking stuff, but others apparently aren't as delicate or are having other issues.

[@jidoherox7778]

Nice. I just changed my cabin air filter for the first time. 6 years and 75k miles on the original filter and 90% of driving in smoggy Suwon, South Korea. Didn’t even need tools. BTW flow arrow should point down - I had to pause video at the end to check. Filter cost $12 at Advance Auto Parts. Thanks man.

[@shmookins]

Thank you. I didn't even know there was a cabin air filter. I was looking for how to change the one under the hood and I saw this video. Thank you for educating me.

[@LasernaE87]

me too...i actually bought a filter for the engine (or hood), thinking it was only one i need. But i'm keeping it.

[@shmookins]

Just an update: I have a Ford Expedition 2011. I couldn't find the cabin air filter show here and I asked a mechanic and he said my car doesn't doesn't have that (just the one filter under the hood). He checked just to be sure. But at least I now know. :)

[@elflacocalle8vedado]

Very nice, simple smf better that the other videos.... I did my wife explorer in 2 minutes literally!!.... thanks

[@AlejandroLopez-zo7ki]

Thank you Jason! You save me a lot of time. This is my second time changing the filter and the last time it took me a while to replace it.

[@RoyceBarber]

This video made it so much easier than other videos showing how to pull out the entire glovebox (which by the way started to fall out on its own...). Still that dang pull-cord got lost up in the glovebox until I fingered about in there and pulled it back out to attach it. Whose terrible idea was that pull cord anyway. My 1983 Ford Bronco II had no frilly snowflake pullcord attached to the glovebox. Get your act together Ford! Mazda is only a little better at simplified design, but still a pain in the neck. Changing the cabin air filter in my miata is torture.

[@Stewbie63]

Thanks for letting us know a bout the dangers of breaking the cheap ass plastic hinges. Now I have a clean filter but a fuct up glovebox

[@CP-os1pc]

My glove box door fell out trying to get to the filter There are two white hinge pins that stopped me from getting the door back on Had to remove the pins One went back in easy enuf the other not so Thanks to one of your commenters for calling this out I have a 2015 Explorer

[@petergomez9806]

Quick and easy. Perfect . Thank you .

[@TheJustina102085]

Saved me some time of tryin to figure it out on my own! Thanks!

[@transmitterguy478]

If you want more room by removing the glove box, there 2 white pins that need removed under the box. They are the right and left parts of the hinge mechanism. If you push down to hard while installing the filter like he did the hinge breaks. Carefull.

[@user-xg1zp6lw5u]

Instructions are great..I just can’t get that cable off. Is there an easy way?

[@jasonsvatek]

On mine it just slid forward off they knubby it's hooked on

[@gsanmiguel6]

Yes bro!! You're the best!!

[@darinz7182]

Awesome vid, my friend. Very clear. If only my Focus cabin air filter was as easy...

[@vernwimer1244]

On the 2016 cabin air filter door the clips are not as depicted. On this model, just put pressure on the door and slide it down out of the tabs on top. Learned this the hard way, after breaking one of the tabs off. Also there is a trick to sliding the hinge pins out to keep from breaking the glove box hinge.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

My new 2016- trimmed that right hand plastic tab 1/4" so it can move past the airbag assy with small cutters. My old 2011 was as in this video.

[@JAWSFREE]

Also there is a trick to sliding the hinge pins out to keep from breaking the glove box hinge...Would like to share that trick?

[@shock-eh3849]

Great video. You’re right. The other videos stink. Thanks

[@thenry356]

Something I found out the hard way on this. If you don't move the passenger seat fwd and let the door rest on it, it's very likely you'll end up breaking the glovebox door. There are two white slide pins on the bottom corners of the glovebox door that have to be slid inboard (there are arrows). If you do not slide them out of the way and you let the door come too far, you permanently break the outboard alignment hooks on the door.

[@vernwimer1244]

Wish I had read this before I broke mine. There must be a trick to those pins. I could not get mine to budge.

[@thenry356]

Superglue or epoxy. I glued mine back together and left it clamped while it set then ended up running some special 3M tape around the outside to reinforce it. The pins were a pain to get to move... I had to grab them with a monster pair of needlenose pliers.

[@RoyceBarber]

Ha. I broke mine too. Who cares, I don't.

[@dakidobf]

Mine are broken, not sure if it was me, the dealership or the previous owner. Either was I was able to rap the broken part back around the sliding pin. As long as the bungee cord is engaged it's fine

[@tysmith4627]

well just broke the one nearest to the bungee cord. slid it back around the pin and reattached bungee...seems to be fine when opening and closing. what a pain compared to my toyota truck

[@iAvi8]

You're a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks

[@benny9256]

Good job. Excellent. Easy.

[@airborneace]

WARNING: If you have a 2017 Explorer DO NOT follow these directions or you could easily break the delicate hinges on your glovebox! There are two white, removable pins underneath the glovebox that need to be removed first and then the entire door comes off easily. The hinges on mine broke just from the weight of the empty glovebox itself! You've been warned

[@ianbilger5004]

airborneace too late, broke them😑😑😑

[@TheCharlieBear18]

2016 and broke them but great video tho helped me put alot

[@jossy2112]

Why the hell would there not be proper instructions. Mine is 2013. Had those hinges. And broke them

[@CP-os1pc]

Almost broke mine Couldn’t figure out why the door would not sit properly Came back read your comment Thank you I have a 2015 and yup had to remove the pins

[@LasernaE87]

Thank you very much for this vid, Jason...i'm about to replace mine...this vids help me a lot!

[@ROKuberski]

Good video. The instructions in my filter box say to press in the sides of the glove box to gain access. Clearly, that was not working, however that's how to gain access on my '08 Sable. I just wanted to be sure I did not break any plastic parts.

[@jsmitty2011]

Remove the glove box prior or odds are it's gonna break. 2 white slide pins under it

[@MrGreenvision]

Very helpful! Thank you for posting.

[@CopsCourtandCommunity]

Thanks for the video! Worked perfectly. Thank you.

[@alexislong9460]

What size socket to remove the screws

[@stephencannon3140]

Thanks. If that was a OEM filter from factory then I am honestly surprised that it made it 40K miles. Both mine and my biddies were about as trashed with far less mileages. My buddies 2018 Sport is on his third filter in only 10K. And I am on my second one in just over 7K. Both of us are joining the K&N washable reusable club when they arrive. I put the cheap STP one from AutoZone to at least have something inside until K&N arrives. Appears my filter was misprinted. The air flow direction arrows shows bottom to top. All others that I have seen indicate top to bottom. For those replacing with the STP and FRAM. The part number and air flow indicator arrow are printed on the long side of the filter. Yes the NON visible side. I used a contrasting color Sharpie and wrote the arrow direction and a date/mileage on the access cover (Visible) side. Arrow direction appears to be wrong but I transcribed as written. Won’t matter in a few days but make a good note of the arrow especially if still on the factory OEM filter. We try to give the factory the benefit the doubt in correct installation. Appears the OEM filter was installed correctly bulky the arrow. Not the assembly workers fault that the label was misprinted. Another top in addition to the obvious one about inspect the filter well above what the owners manual says. 2018 Cabin Air Filter owners manual inspection recommendation is 20K. I can confirm that the interval is way too long. I personally recommend 10K with possible follow up inspection at 15K. Personally for the minimal time and effort I recommend replacing at 10K. The Fram Fresh Breeze versions have lasted me about 10K on previous vehicles. Shorter then the recommendation form owners manual but far better than the 5K OEM service life. Both are cheap paper thin filters but the Fresh Breeze has activated Charcoal and Baking Soda to help with cut down on odor and mildew accumulation. I also apply a fairly liberal coating of Febreeze to the new filter. That will give a new fresh scent through the vents for a couple of days after installation. Removal Note; the retaining cable on the right side of the glove compartment box.......use a piece of string or wire to loop and hold on the passenger side footwell. I used speaker wire tied it off and anchored to my passenger door handle. Makes it easier to grab and replace in the tab during installation. Doesn’t have to be real tight just enough to keep the cable visible. Installation note #2: I recommend a piece of tape (masking, painters, electrical or Alligator tape). Tape to the new filter and use the tape as a “Pull Tab” to make the filter easier to grip during the next removal. Place tape in the enter but don’t cover the direction arrow. Another option and probably more secure would be a small ZipTie with just enough slack to grab the ZipTie with either your hands or a hook removal tool. Tight enough to keep the access cover flush but still grab. Don’t worry about the filter especially the cheap OEM filters. Cut a small slit about 1/8 maximum near the first pleat in from the edge. Slide ZipTie through the filter and the latching part of the ZipTie. Fold back the ZipTie buckle into the pleated area cut off excess and your done.

[@rolannandlal4369]

Thank you for this video

[@jlh505050]

Thanks. A big help!

[@loren184]

To change the Air Filter to Explorer 2000,is the same prociduring,?Thanks.

[@NewtonBarros480]

I didn’t understand well. The filter is behind the glove box or garbage bin?

[@Mona-mr1cd]

Nice quick video. But not same process for 2016. I have an edge and the release is on the right and it has screws making the process a little more tedious but still it’s a job someone can do on their own. But them screws are a mess.

[@jcbufa]

Use caution! There are no white tabs on the bottom of my 2015 Explorer Sport that push in like the video. Not finding them I slowly pulled down which broke the bottom fittings and ruined the glove box as it is all one piece. Search for your specific year model.

[@vansoil6962]

Thanks a bunch, the dealership wanted to charge 150.00 I laughed, also the Ford Explorer key fobs are very expensive. But if you order it from another company like I did 90$ instead of 500$ the dealership wanted. Just FYI, I hope this helps someone

[@dakidobf]

Van Soil Where did you get the key for programmed? Back at the dealer or can a locksmith do it?

[@funpolice007]

dear sir alldatta states remove glove box door for 2017 explorer as well as instructions from manufacture of aftermarket filter . i just broke the ear off glove box door . you may be held liable for your improper instructions.. it takes little more extra to do the safe way

[@ldubdj]

Thanks. It's nice to know I'm not the only who has a wife that stuffs napkins from every single fast food joint into my mailbox as well....

[@laceymegeath6149]

fan-freaking-tastic... thanks for the video... any chance you have one on a/c drain tube location too???

[@TruckeeTraveler1]

Thank you so much~! Easy Peasy! :)

[@WatchingItBurn502]

Thanks. Great help!

[@jasonsanchez6060]

Thx for the video!

[@youtubealonsho2552]

Thanks so much

[@nibzbreazy]

Thanks, friend! I needed this. Have you had an issue with your explorer giving you a “Shift to Park” warning when it is already in park?

[@LasernaE87]

Hi! I have 2013 explorer. I used to have this problem but the "trick" is move the handle a little when park...i think it's a sensor issue. But it hasn't been doing that lately.

[@nibzbreazy]

Erick Laser it hasn't done it for a few days, actually! Seems to have its "moods"

[@양희석-w2h]

Thanks, I will try it ... in your way,

[@MrCidVicious]

Thanks dude!

[@pikehunter8217]

HAA Ford called and pressed me to change the filter. Told em I'll wait because I might be able to do it myself. They were like oh no you need to go into the dash lmao and then i see this haha

[@Holler_Rat]

Always about the money!

[@jcbufa]

USE CAUTION ! the 2015 Explorer Sport there are no white tabs at the bottom to push in. Not seeing any I loosened the two top tabs and string to the right and slowly lowered. It broke both bottom hinges that are there I did not see and the glove box lid is toast as it is all one piece and no longer will close without the bottom hinges intact. Search for your specific year.

[@missyconway9265]

Thanks would have never found that!

[@edmorris4419]

Very helpful, thank you

[@walterwhite1]

You fucking rock man I love you ❤

[@3del909]

thanks a lot for this one

[@Jack-ri3th]

Thanks

[@instructoryazo6724]

Thank you.

[@MrWillshields]

What he said... thenry356 7 months ago Something I found out the hard way on this. If you don't move the passenger seat fwd and let the door rest on it, it's very likely you'll end up breaking the glovebox door. There are two white slide pins on the bottom corners of the glovebox door that have to be slid inboard (there are arrows). If you do not slide them out of the way and you let the door come too far, you permanently break the outboard alignment hooks on the door.

[@Max-po5sx]

thank you

[@bobkirkendoll]

I was as careful as I could be and still broke the hinge on the glove compartment. Don't recommend this just pull the hinge pins and do it correctly. Will save time and money

[@Parmesana]

oo I hate to think what mine looks like. have a 97 Ford Explorer 274K miles.. I should take care of this.

[@NODAK9]

@Parmesana Please make a video. 👍

[@hughjaynus99686]

hahahaha other crap you don't care about! isn't that the truth. thanks for the easy video.

[@EDavis-iw4zc]

My 2016 Sport glove box looks nothing like this

[@socaldave4227]

Thanks great but an't get the plastic cover off where the filter is. Very tight in there...

[@Shortshifter04]

Yep. Didn't read the comments. Broke the hinges on the glove box door. Fuck.

[@Conservativemexican8582]

I can’t find that shit 🤦🏼‍♂️🎉 it thank you

[@bobhunter3050]

Plan and simple it is NOT . The 2white clips that release the glove box don’t release and then, the cover to the air filter, there’s no easy way to release them . I got the job done after a lot of labor. I didn’t break anything either .

[@3605409545]

Thank you. why can't every other persons tutorial be so simple??

[@stephencannon3140]

If owners decide on the K&N washable/reusable route there should be no reason to not remove and wash every 10K miles possibly even sooner.

[@TonyTube407]

This is NOT the way to do this. I've owned a 2015 and now a 2017. As others have said, you should remove the white pins under the glove box or risk breaking breaking them, as I did the first time I tried doing so in the way shown here in the video.

[@dcenvironmentalist]

de blah blah blah lmao!!! good vid bro

[@donmekeel8991]

The video is great but if you don't know what you are doing, just so you know $390 for new glove box. I broke the tabs and glove box would not close after successfully replacing filter. Don't try it.

[@DogzDinette]

I stopped after trying this this clown video method....as others have mentioned, two white hinge pins should be removed unless you have tiny baby hands....

[@bobhunter3050]

These white pins do not come out this easy . Spent a hour working on them. Of course they are in mastic . Then how to remove cover for the air filter . Spent another hour . Want more fun, try and get to inside vehicle fuse panel . 2 plastic covers removed . The Idiots who designed Ford Explorer had no vision of owner needed to get to thaws units !!!

[@bobhunter3050]

2 mins huh , L. O. L. !! More like 2 hours . First off , glove box has to come out . 2 ,, of course, White plastic pins have to come out , good luck . Then the filter cover, trust me, it doesn’t release as easy as this shows . Remember again, this is all plastic, be careful.

[@jasonsvatek]

Perhaps it depends on the size and length of ones forearms. I literally bet I could do it in 3 min flat, start to finish. ;)

[@bobalobalie]

40,000 miles and you didn't replace it before then? You're supposed to replace it every 10,000 miles.

[@sureshpatil4028]

Thanks