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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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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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Ford Thunderbird Element Assy - Air Cleaner
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- Other Name: Air Filter, Element
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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
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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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.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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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- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Filter
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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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Ford Thunderbird Element Assy - Air Cleaner
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 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 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Element Assy - Air Cleaner
E9SZ-9601-A
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.