Change the Engine Air Filter on a 2015+ Ford Mustang 3.7l V6

Changing the engine air filter on a 2015+ 3.7l V6 Mustang is very simple with this guide in your pocket. If you have a 2011-2014 v6 Mustang, we've got a air filter how-to guide for those too. They are very similar but use different air filters because the intake box has a different shape.

This article includes all the parts you'll need to get the job done right the first time.

Required Parts

Pick one Air Filter: Ford/Motorcraft FA-1918, K&N 33-5029 AEM 28-50029 DryFlow, aFe 30-10255 oiled filter, aFe 31-10255 dry filter

Step by Step Instructions

Pop The Hood

1

Super easy, just pull the handle on the driver's side kick panel and pop open the hood.

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Locate the Air Filter

2

The stock air engine air filter is located inside the big box on the right side of the engine bay.

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Open the Intake Air Filter Box

3

Unclip the 2 easy release clips using your hands.

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4

Slide the air box forward to disengage the tabs on the front lip.

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5

Lift the box to reveal the air filter

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Remove and Inspect the Air Filter

6

The air filter easily lifts out of the intake box.

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7

Check the pleats for debris and dirt. Replace or reuse it depending on how dirty it is.

Clean Leaves and Debris from the air box.

8

Clean out anything that's stuck in the air box. You can usually just pick this stuff out by hand, but you may wish to vacuum it out if you have a shop vac.