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Jun 11, 2009 | 08:48 AM

yleefox

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a/c filter replacement Explorer

I want to replace the A/C filter in my son's 2007 Explorer and I'd like to know what is involved in replacing it. The local Ford dealer wants 69.00 bucks to do the job and I'm sure most of that is labor.

Has anyone performed this job?
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Jun 11, 2009 | 10:07 AM

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I would take it to the dealer, that is a good price. Do you have a large variety of AC tools? If not, let the pros do it.

Jun 11, 2009 | 10:36 AM

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This is supposed to be just a small paper type air filter that cleans the air sucked into the A/C system. I believe it is a regular maintenance item and I think it can be had for less than 10 bucks. It should be relatively easy to replace, or at least it is on my other non-Ford vehicle.

Anyone know?
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Jun 11, 2009 | 12:50 PM

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Are you sure that '07 Explorer has a cabin air filter?

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Jun 11, 2009 | 04:52 PM

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I'm not absolutely certain that this one has one, however the owners manual mentions it for those Explorers, so equipped. And the Ford dealer quoted me 69.95 to change the thing, so I would "hope" that he wasn't trying to screw me around.

Jun 11, 2009 | 05:46 PM

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Reason I asked is.........several sites that sell cabin air filters don't show one for an Explorer of any year. The Owner's Guide doesn't mention a location?

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Jun 11, 2009 | 07:49 PM

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I told my wife this evening, that I'm going to call the local dealer's parts department and ask if they have the filter. Either they will have a listing, in which case, I'll ask how much it cost. Or, they will not have a listing and then I will want to know from their service department, why they were going to soak me for seventy bucks.

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