How to service the air filter element on Ford Thunderbird?

Before servicing the air filter item you must unclamp the outlet tube from the Mass Airflow sensor. Begin by opening the air cleaner snaps while placing the outlet side of the Air Cleaner (ACL) to one side. Simple hand movement is adequate to remove the air cleaner (ACL) element since there is no tool requirement for this job. The first step should be to remove the air cleaner (ACL) element by hand. The air cleaner housing requires a complete grommet seating to block unmetered air from entering the engine during installation. The installation process should follow the steps in reverse order from uninstallation.

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Ford Thunderbird Air Filter Part Number: XW4Z-9601-AC
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Engine Air Filter; Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird | 50th Anniversary Edition, Base, James Bond Edition, Neiman Marcus, Pacific Coast Roadster | 8 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Air Filter Part Number: E9SZ-9601-A
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Element
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird | Base, LX, Super Coupe | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Air Filter Part Number: E6SZ-9601-B
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Element
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- 1986-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, LX, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Air Filter Part Number: D2AZ-9601-AR
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- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1984-1985 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Air Filter Part Number: D3ZZ-9601-AR
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Element Assembly - Air Cleaner; Element
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Ford Thunderbird | Base, Elan, Fila, LX, Sport | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Ford Thunderbird Element Assembly - Air Cleaner Part Number: E3ZZ-9601-A
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: SERVICE ELEMENT ASSY.
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Ford Thunderbird | Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

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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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Q: How to service the air filter element on Ford Thunderbird?
A:
Before servicing the air filter item you must unclamp the outlet tube from the Mass Airflow sensor. Begin by opening the air cleaner snaps while placing the outlet side of the Air Cleaner (ACL) to one side. Simple hand movement is adequate to remove the air cleaner (ACL) element since there is no tool requirement for this job. The first step should be to remove the air cleaner (ACL) element by hand. The air cleaner housing requires a complete grommet seating to block unmetered air from entering the engine during installation. The installation process should follow the steps in reverse order from uninstallation.