[Billymons]

I couldn't wait to see what only 122,000 miles did to the lifetime filter. But first I went to the junkyard and found the non PZEV filter assembly for $16.00 you can buy them new on Rock Auto for like $75 this way I can at least change the filter. Glad I did it.

 

[10bluefocus]

Where exactly is the filter? I recently did the fuel pump. And im curious to see how that filter looks


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[Billymons]

You have to pop your front drivers wheel well off its behind there. Theres several youtube videos. Just type in "focus lifetime filter"

 

[Billymons]

Only issue that comes up is the MAF sensor wire is a little short so you have to clip some of the zip ties to loosen it up to give some slack. And make sure the arrow is going the right direction on the MAF sensor. Or you will get a check engine light

 

[FocusBoomer]

thats one of the items on my list. Looks like the OEM filter is $300 but I would rather have one where I can easily replace the filter as needed, like most all other cars.

 

[Poor Focus]

Would that filter be on my 2004 Focus SE with the 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V engine, auto Trans? Thanks!

 

[hEaT]

Would that filter be on my 2004 Focus SE with the 2.0L 4 cyl. DOHC 16V engine, auto Trans? Thanks!

Nope, you have the Zetec. The lifetime filters were only on the Duratecs.

 

[Poor Focus]

Nope, you have the Zetec. The lifetime filters were only on the Duratecs.

Thanks. I'm a Focus newbie. Geo Metros... now there's a car I know!

 

[FieroGT8]

Life of factory 100k mile Duratec air filters depends greatly on regional environmental conditions. For example, if you like in Southwest with very dusty conditons it might be ready at 50k, but in Northeast it might be fine for 100k plus miles. Somebody did a test many years ago on a 100k filter and it was still breathing/flowing just fine.

 

[hEaT]

Thanks. I'm a Focus newbie. Geo Metros... now there's a car I know!

I taught a friend to drive on a manual one! Good memories.

 

[Billymons]

If you grab one from a junk yard, like I did, don’t forget the the foam air deflector attached to the hood. Not that it really helps much.