HOW TO: Ford Mustang Cabin Air Filter Replacement / Installation (2005-2013)

[@1notgilty]

FYI, I had the same water leak problem every time I went through a car wash with my Mustang. Water would pour in through the front passenger-side air vent and flood the carpet. I discovered the water leak was caused by the clogged rubber drain valve at the bottom of the compartment where the air filter is located. If you clean out the debris that collects in the bottom of the compartment below the air filter and unplug the rubber drain valve, some people just remove the rubber valve and leave it out, your internal water leak problem should be fixed. It took me two years to figure this out. Hope it helps you enjoy your Mustang!

[@dungeonmotorsport]

Great info 👍🏻

[@thatkaiguy849]

you can make your life easier by turning your car off with the wipers mid cycle.

[@ThankYouVetsorg-vm5dd]

Thanks for the help!!! Had no idea I had one on my Mustang....you made it very simple and less expensve to do! Now more money can be donated to help our Veterans!

[@dannyhammel]

Helped a lot and simple replacement that will save me money for one less thing the shop needs to handle. Thank you so much!

[@dungeonmotorsport]

You got it 👍🏻

[@nashscan]

Y'all literally saved me about $100. Thank you.

[@richardvivas2181]

Best guide for changing air filter! Better angles than CJ Pony Parts video.

[@robijanbaker]

Two points: as another reviewer noted, to make cowl removal much easier, do put the wiper blades in an up position. Also, it might not be visible without a flashlight, but the end of the screw (pointed end) is actually inside of the partially open bottom “v” part of the clip. The end of the screw itself isn't exposed. A small screwdriver, preferably slotted, needs to go into the open “v” of the clip, and then be pushed up on the screw. Then, the screw will come out, followed by the clip removal. At least on my 2013 V6, that is the case. Other than those small points, a helpful video.

[@1notgilty]

The job is easier if you put the wipers in the upright position and turn off the ignition so they stay out of the way.

[@dungeonmotorsport]

Nice 👍🏻

[@kesh3234]

This video is great makes it so much easier to get the filter in and out once you pop the plastic cowl out the way.

[@운전미숙-s3j]

Thank you so much save my money haha Easy explain, simple video recommended this video

[@dungeonmotorsport]

Awesome. You're very welcome 👍🏻

[@TheOldDemo]

Great video my dudes; nice and detailed. Great way for even beginners to start. Great quality video over all great film. Really helped out a lot thank you.

[@marcr5399]

Thanks, that made it much clearer than the service manual.

[@100thomasmagnum]

WAY better than the CJ Pony Parts install vid!

[@steel1968]

The video where they show how you don't have to rip the entire panel out and then re-install it just to change the filter? lol Just saying this is an added step that isn't necessary. Just pop the 2 plastic screws, pull the panel up and pull the filter out and you're set.

[@wanted-33]

Thanks guys, no need to pay to have this done when it's that easy. But, leave it to Ford to make the cowl harder to remove than the filter. :)

[@jerrycatone9575]

Very informative and helpful, even for beginners, THX!!!

[@davidthompson3903]

you are awesome, thanks you make it look so easy sir

[@MegaFlguy]

I have water in mine because that drain was plugged. Wasn't helping the defroster Much. I also noticed that the air isnt cool with out the AC on. That long duct that is their heats up the air.

[@arturogarcia2560]

Thanks for making this video. Very helpful and appreciate your time on making it.

[@machfive916]

Good video work and clear directions.

[@Lmarcanov1978]

Dude, I almost triple the recommended mileage recommended by Ford....my other rides have this filter right behind the glove compartment so i assume it was going to be similar!

[@machellep1]

Thank you

[@tracyjones5129]

Just what I needed! 🚗💨

[@drmitofit2673]

Your original filter (like the one in my 2012 Mustang) had the arrow pointing to the dirty side. Does that mean the filters were backwards from the factory? I vacuumed mine (because I am cheap) with a micro attachment on my vac and reinstalled with the same backwards filter orientation. I think the orientation is not that important unless you reuse since you don't want to reverse it once it has already trapped dust on one side. The bracket can only be seated one way with the gasket pointing to the rear. You properly removed the panel, but on another video someone else merely loosened the panel and squeezed the filter and bracket through the gap which could rip the delicate gasket. Also while you are at it, clean the trough behind the firewall and in front of the filter. Mine had a 1" layer of leaf particles and debris which could get sucked up by the clean filter. Strangely my 2011 F150 does not have a cabin air filter system.

Yes. If the arrow was pointing to the dirty side then it was backwards.

[@FLATearthGARY]

Dr MitoFit - CJPony parts how to video did the same exact thing. So is Ford installing them all incorrect or perhaps these two installers are wrong about the direction of the airflow. I have not replaced mine yet so I cannot confirm either way

[@DanielRuizVideos]

Ok so then CJ pony parts installed theirs backwards?

[@RAR1138]

THX for your help!

[@youngrios]

0:55 I'm stuck here screw keeps spinning not coming up . How did u get it up do I just squeeze the bottom thing ? Don't wanna ruin the thread

[@00fanfan00]

Good tutorial, thx !

[@Qwerky01]

awesome guide! thanks

[@dungeonmotorsport]

+Qwerky01 Glad to help!

[@jejejei274]

great video.....the best

[@qmcgee771]

Thank You!

[@kwalls15]

What if it still leak with a good filter

[@kevinaldana261]

Wow my car has 300k miles I bet nobody has replaced it. It's about to be a surprise.

[@dungeonmotorsport]

😂

[@AStanton1966]

Just when I thought the design for a cabin air filter was bad on my 2017 Mustang, I find one worse.

[@Artattaxe]

Why is that left hand clip so hard to get out!!

[@Ron04123]

I do all my work on my stang but as soon as I saw the hood up i decided my car is gonna live without it

[@erzsebetnagy2810]

great

[@s.q.p.rvictrix1950]

I don't understand. the air conditioning system filter take air flow from the outside? that's Why is nasty. I was thinking the cool air flow was recycle inside the car🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@steveaustin4565]

Depends on how you have your AC set. The switch with the recycling arrows on it on your AC settings switch can be set to recycle the interior air or cool exterior air as it comes into the cabin. Check your manual:)

[@Birdsarecoolunlikeyou]

Thanks . What a stupid place to put it! Lol