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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 06:11 AM
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replacing cabin filter ( blocked off) why?

Any one know why the cabin filter access is blocked off? Utube video shows you have to cut out the small access panel out to replace the air filter.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 09:05 AM
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You don’t have one yet.

You have to cut that piece out then put one in.

It holds in place just fine without the mythical factory kit, too.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 09:40 AM
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So ford didn't think the cabin filter would every have to be changed?????
 
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 11:16 AM
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It's an option. Your truck probably doesn't have one, as J Paycheck says. If you cut that piece out nothing will be behind it.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BareBonesXL
It's an option. Your truck probably doesn't have one, as J Paycheck says. If you cut that piece out nothing will be behind it.
Ford says vin shows a filter, but blocked off. (That would smell real bad after 20 years) Ford said they had a fix for that later on. ???
 
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Old Sep 28, 2023 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Lizotte
Ford says vin shows a filter, but blocked off. (That would smell real bad after 20 years) Ford said they had a fix for that later on. ???
you’ll have to pull the cover to see if it’s there.

I have never seen a 10th gen with a filter. Even my old ‘02 Lariat Supercrew didn’t have one.

I would argue that over 99% f150s from that time did not have one.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2023 | 11:41 AM
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I added it to my 01 Screw when I had the dash off for heater core and evap. Also did the same for the 01 Expedition.

Real easy to do with a sharp knife.
 
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