Replacing the Ford F-150 cabin air filter is something most people don’t think of. But, not replacing it affects the quality of the air inside your truck, and if you have asthma or another breathing problem, it could affect you negatively.
What is the best cabin air filter for a Ford F-150?
You can pick up a genuine factory cabin air filter at Ford for about $30. If you are comfortable going with aftermarket parts, you can pick up an aftermarket brand cabin air filter at Amazon for $13 and up.
You can replace the Ford F-150 cabin air filter yourself, or you can take it to your favorite auto technician or dealership. Continue reading to learn more about the Ford F-150 cabin air filter.
How Often Should You Change the Cabin Air Filter on a 2020 Ford F-150, and Can You Do it Yourself?
Ford recommends changing a cabin air filter every 15,000 to 20,000 miles. It is very easy to replace the cabin air filter on a Ford F-150 and is something you can do yourself. You’ll save yourself a little money, depending on how much your favorite auto tech or dealership charges to replace it.
If a dealership takes 15 to 30 minutes to change it, and the hourly rate is $150, then you can save $37.50 to $75 in labor costs.
How to Replace the Cabin Air Filter on a Ford F-150
In most cases, the only tool you’ll need to replace a cabin air filter on a 2020 Ford F-150 is a screwdriver. You should have a Phillips and a flathead screwdriver available unless you know for sure which type of screw holds your glove compartment in.
- Step 1: Open the glove box. Remove everything in it. Look at the top inside of the glove compartment – you are looking for two screws. Remove those screws. They hold the glove compartment in place.
- Step 2: Unhook the glove compartment from the dash; then pivot it down toward the floor. You should see the cabin filter housing.
- Step 3: Locate and press on the clips on the sides of the cabin air filter’s housing. Pull the filter housing cover off of the filter.
- Step 4: Pull the filter out of the housing.
- Step 5: Locate the arrow on the new cabin air filter. Make sure the arrow is pointing up.
- Step 6: Slide the new filter into the filter housing, making sure the arrow is pointing up.
- Step 7: Fit the housing cover in place. Press on the sides of the cover until you feel and hear it snap in place.
- Step 8: Lift the glove compartment into place. Replace the screws that hold the glove compartment in place.
- Step 9: Put everything back in the glove compartment and close it.
