How to replace the air filter and PCV filter in your Ford Thunderbird?

You need to buy another filter element and PCV filter if needed. Take off the filter housing cover by unsnapping the clips. Take note of the direction when removing the filter element. Wipe clean the interior of air cleaner housing. Change it again if there is a PCV filter. Separate the hose from it and take out that part. Wear a clip to install a new filter unit around it. The marked side should always be facing up in relation to placing a new air filter element in housing. Turn and close the cover by snapping back on the clips.

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- Other Name: Air Filter, Element
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- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 8 Cyl 3.9L DOHC EFI NA | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission NAAO 5R55N, Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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- Other Name: Air Filter, Element
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- 1986-1988 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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- 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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- Other Name: Air Filter
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- 1983-1985 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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- Other Name: Air Filter, Element
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
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- 1982-1987 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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- 1980-1983 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C5, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AOD, 5MT
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- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
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- 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird | 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 8 Cyl 4.2L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 3AT C3, 3AT C4, 3AT C5, 4AT AOD

Ford Thunderbird Air Filter

The Air Filter of the Ford Thunderbird automobiles is a significant Demand forced element that stops grime and unmixed to safeguard the engine and to ensure that the auto runs at its premier fuel mileage. These filters also have to be replaced from time to time to avoid the restriction of air passage through the pores of the ventilation system. There are many types of Ford Thunderbird Air Filters; for carburetor engines there are round type of Air Filters and for fuel injected engines there are flat panel types of Air Filters. Every car manufacturer uses paper materials for making original equipment filters, while performance filters are made of cotton gauze and other synthetic materials to enhance airflow and filtration. Performance filters have longer service intervals and can be cleaned and re-oiled to be reused, enhance the blow-by preventing the wastage of fuel and for increased power in the Thunderbird vehicles.

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Ford Thunderbird Air Filter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to replace the air filter and PCV filter in your Ford Thunderbird?
A: You need to buy another filter element and PCV filter if needed. Take off the filter housing cover by unsnapping the clips. Take note of the direction when removing the filter element. Wipe clean the interior of air cleaner housing. Change it again if there is a PCV filter. Separate the hose from it and take out that part. Wear a clip to install a new filter unit around it. The marked side should always be facing up in relation to placing a new air filter element in housing. Turn and close the cover by snapping back on the clips.