2008-2012 Ford Escape Air Filter Replacement

This guide explains how to replace a 2010 Ford...

iFixit Library 2008-2012 Ford Escape Easy 5 minutes Guide 134284

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Before you begin

This guide explains how to replace a 2010 Ford Escape air filter. This step-by-step guide shows what the user needs to do in order to replace the air filter in this vehicle. It is important to replace the engine air filter to allow clean, debris free air to flow throughout the car. The air filter also allows the car to run smoothly and use less fuel when there is a clean air filter inserted.

Step 1

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Pull the open hood tab found under the dash by the foot pedals.
When hood is opened, locate the air filter compartment, circled above.

Step 2

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Unlatch all four latches.

Step 3

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Remove the cover of the air filter compartment , exposing the air filter.

Step 4

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Take out the air filter, by lifting up and to the left.

Step 5

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Align the circular bump in the air filter compartment to the circle on the air filter itself.
Push down and to the right to insert the new air filter.

Step 6

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Put the cover back on the air filter compartment.
Latch the cover shut.