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Old Jun 1, 2026 | 09:01 PM
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7.3 Gasser: $63 Air Filter?!!

$62.91 What the F (ord) is so special about the paper airfilter for the 7.3? LC3Z-9601-A fits a ton of applications- not like its a low volume item. Discounter price $40 but dang thats still pricey for a paper filter.
 

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myself would be more inclined to complain about the $90k you payed for the truck
 
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When I got my 2020 7.3l, i could not find a filter for under $175. They have come down in price. I just bought one on Rockauto and didn't seem that pricey
 
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goggle the part number ,good chance you will find most ford dealers show the MSRP around $40.00, take that part number on amazon where i found both a engine air and cabin set for $22.00

auto parts wise today it pays to shop.
 
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Just paid $50 for mine. I have found a better price on line. $23 on rock auto. I should have looked before I went to the parts store.
 
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Originally Posted by willynilly;[url=tel:21838315
21838315[/url]]myself would be more inclined to complain about the $90k you payed for the truck
lol good one; but it’s a gasser and I actually paid less than a similarly equipped F150.
 
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Just paid $50 for mine. I have found a better price on line. $23 on rock auto. I should have looked before I went to the parts store.
Thanks- I checked RA it’s just over $30 for the motorcraft filter. Much better $.
 
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Just wait until you try to install it. Then you'll really be ticked. Mine never would open far enough to slide it in easily.
 
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Yeah the maf wires need to be taken loose. Pull the plug on the maf would be even better.
 
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Just drop a pile of leaves in there, should work just as well. Oh, and unless you pay for (Monkey Picked tea Leaves) it should save quite a bit.

Okay, back to normal. What? You bought a Thing. Pay the Price or do something Different. No one is forcing you to do anything. Pay the FORD price, out a piece of cheesecloth in there or put the big bucks out for MPL.

I don't get it. Buy a Premium Product and you expect Budget components? Why do you think it cost you $70-100k in the first place? I can tell you for sure that it didn't cost the $30k and you paid the upcharge. If you think Ford is overcharging, buy some of their stock and get in on the bottom.
 
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I had the same sticker shock this past week. O'Reilly wanted $50 for either the Wix or the Motorcraft air filter... Amazon had the MC for $35. It gets here tomorrow.
 
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Originally Posted by TestPilot57

I don't get it. Buy a Premium Product and you expect Budget components?
That's the root of the problem, you might say. I thought I bought a Premium Product, but I'm finding it's loaded with Budget Components.
 
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