Engine air filter

Summary

Source: owner's manual / last verified 2026-10-16 (2019 F-150 Owner's Manual, first printing, September 2018, engine air filter (opens in a new tab)).

Safety

• Do not start the engine with the air cleaner removed, and do not remove it while the engine is running.
• Use only the listed element. The wrong element can cause severe engine damage the warranty may not cover.
• Do not let foreign material enter the air induction system.
• The same 30,000 mi block also says to replace the engine-mounted and frame-mounted fuel filters. The gasoline fuel filter is a separate sentence. It is a lifetime filter in the tank and does not need regular replacement.

Symptoms

• On the diesel, a gauge that sits near the change-filter line and is yellow is the manual's reason to change the element.
• Loss of power after heavy snow or extreme rain can be a restricted diesel intake. The manual tells you to clear the inlet or let the element dry, then reset the gauge.

Diagnosis

1. FA-1883 is the element on every engine table in this printing, including the diesel. The 2024 5.2L element FA-1922 is not in this book.
2. Dusty or sandy gasoline use says to replace the engine air filter as required. The diesel line in that block says to inspect the restriction gauge and replace the filter if necessary.

Specifications

Steps

1. 01Gasoline

   Release the clamps that secure the air filter cover. Carefully lift the cover. Remove the element from the housing. Install in reverse. Change it at the proper intervals. The normal schedule says every 30,000 mi (48,000 km).

2. 02Diesel gauge

   The restriction gauge is in the upper housing. Check it when you open the hood for maintenance, or at least every 7,500 mi (12,000 km). In extremely dusty conditions, check it at least every 500 mi (800 km) or two weeks, whichever comes first. Replace the element when the gauge is near the change-filter line and the gauge is yellow. After the new element is in, press the reset button.

3. 03Snow and heavy rain on the diesel

   Heavy snow or extreme rain can restrict the intake and make the engine lose power or shut down. After snow, clear the housing inlet and reset the gauge. After extreme rain, the element dries after about 15–30 minutes of highway driving, then reset the gauge.

Common mistakes

• Changing the gasoline in-tank fuel filter on the 30,000 mi air-filter line. The fuel-filter section says the gasoline filter is lifetime and integrated with the tank.
• Skipping the diesel gauge reset. The manual says you must press the reset button after a new element is installed.

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• Part

  Motorcraft FA-1883

  Air filter element on the 2.7L, 3.0L diesel, 3.3L, 3.5L EcoBoost, and 5.0L tables.

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Questions

Sources

• 2019 F-150 Owner's Manual, first printing, September 2018, engine air filter (opens in a new tab). Ford Motor Company. Published 2018-09-01. Read 2026-10-16.

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