Ford Ranger EV: Changing the Cabin Air Filter

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Жыл бұрын

I thought I'd drop a PSA for Ford Ranger owners. I've seen a lot of comments regarding the Ranger not having a cabin air filter, and I've seen a number of other comments complaining about the Ranger's cabin blower fan output.
I can confirm that the Ranger EV has a cabin air filter that shares a part number with the 2001 to 2011 gas powered Rangers. The filter I pulled out of the 1999 Ranger EV was filthy and gummed up, and it would certainly affect the blower fan's output. The process is involved for what is supposed to be an annual service item, which might be another reason why people haven't been doing it.
The filter I found to fit was the MicroGard Cabin Air Filter 3661, which was available through O'Reilly Autoparts. www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/...

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@sinpilot3195 Жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend. I was having a heckuva time finding out where that thing goes. You were the only video that explained it. Thanks a bunch man I appreciate it

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad this helped!

@shawnm696 Ай бұрын

Nice video and description of this. Both Walmart and Autozone websites show there is NOT a cabin filter available. However with this video and your link to O’rileys I confirmed by comments on that part that it was possible for my truck too. Mine is a 2000 Ranger 4.0 XLT extended cab. I did have to remove quite a few things to access the blower motor. The last nut holding the coolant bottle was blocked by the air box. So the bottom half of that had to come out. Also had to unbolt the cruise control, swing that out of the way and remove the bracket. But I can confirm the filter fits. Also the curved goes to the passenger side of the truck. Mine wasn’t equipped with one so this will be nice.

@newscoulomb3705 Ай бұрын

Sweet! I'm glad this helped! Also, I guess I forgot to mention which side the curved edge ended up on. I just wiggled it until it set.

@shawnm696 Ай бұрын

@@newscoulomb3705 yea since there wasn’t one there I didn’t have a comparison to see how it should have been installed.

@tristanwwsd 4 сағат бұрын

@@shawnm696 I have a 1999 4.0 xlt. I assume there is no filter in mine, but probably a screen. Did yours have a screen and then this new filter snapped in somehow? The pic in the link shows 2 tabs on the filter.

@shawnm696 58 минут бұрын

@@tristanwwsd nope no screen inside the hvac box. I wonder if they mean the screen is the cowl panel between the window and hood since it has a bunch of small holes to block objects from getting in? But at any rate when you go to install the filter the two tabs are facing you and the curved part is pointed to the passenger side. It just somewhat snug fits in there.

@dirtroadrunabouts3973 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Information on this was scant. I pulled the glove box and ran right into a dead end. Got a sub from me

@NackDSP Жыл бұрын

I had no idea it had a filter. Now I have another thing to do. Ha. Thanks so much.

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

Hah! You're welcome! Get it done! 🙂

@MegaGQ1234 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help it help me alot

@tommyoconnor1899 Жыл бұрын

This video could have been about 45 seconds long instead of 11 minutes of rambling about electric Ranger heater cores. Just wanted to see where the filter was.

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it could have been 45 seconds, but the point of the video was to provide information and demonstrate the installation. I'm sorry it took longer than you wanted, but I hope you got the information that you needed.

@tommyoconnor1899 Жыл бұрын

@@newscoulomb3705 Well now you made me feel bad! I do appreciate the video, I've been hunting for one that breaks down where the filter is for a while.

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

@@tommyoconnor1899 No worries. I try to keep things as short as I can, but it's not always possible. My audience is primarily interested in the EV aspect, but I knew this one needed to be for the larger Ranger community too (like you said, I haven't found another video on it).

@lexibraun6144 8 ай бұрын

I actually found all the details and background helpful. I recently swapped a new engine into my 05 gas Mazda/ranger so I’m still learning all the quirks and ways they’re different from each other and also just quirky in general. AND I had no idea they even made electric rangers! What a dream. I’m sad they don’t have more of them.

@b-2466 Ай бұрын

Better than mine I just bought, doesn't have a cabin filter at all. That's why I'm here to see where tf it's at to put one in.

@relevant1683 Ай бұрын

Mine doesn’t even have a cabin filter. Mine is an 04 XLT 4x4 with 4.0 v6. All I did was drop the glove box down and looked inside and there is no filter and I can see the blower clear as day.

@newscoulomb3705 Ай бұрын

Yeah, I don't think this applies after the 2002 MY. The 2004 is still 3rd Generation, but they did some updates.

@ouch1011 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I’ve worked on literally hundreds of these ICE Rangers (as a professional auto tech) and I’ve never seen any mention of a cabin air filter in the maintenance schedule or repair instructions for any of them from this era. It doesn’t mean that they don’t have them, but I’ve never seen one that did. Every vehicle has the ability to recirculate the air. With those old Ford with the knobs, you could typically only do it in “MAX A/C” mode, so I’m guessing the electric ones added the button so you could do it in other modes.

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I've heard a number of stories, including that only the European Rangers of this era had cabin air filters, but the part number doesn't distinguish. The cabin filter housing might have been new with the 1998 Ranger EV, and they eventually started using it on all Rangers starting in 2001. The other reason it might be necessary for the Ranger EV is that the PTC heater core could be a fire risk with the amount of debris I saw in the filter I pulled. For a standard, liquid coolant heater core, that wouldn't be nearly as much of an issue (though I can't see how that would be good for air flow).

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

And yes, they did add a separate switch for the recirculation to work even with the heater on. It looks like it replaced the fog light switch in the bezel.

@danconnors8961 2 ай бұрын

thanks much

@eddiereyes3235 Жыл бұрын

Great job mite! I was about to give up in the cabin filter 'till I saw your post. Good info on the part and can't imagine how bad mine will look (2001 Ranger)

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad this helped. Good luck!

@eddiereyes3235 Жыл бұрын

By the way, can you send some info on the electric kit adapter for the Ranger?

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

@@eddiereyes3235 These are factory built EVs, so there's not really a kit. Some people have done conversions, but those are a bit different (EV West did one). There are only about 200 of these original Ranger Electrics left.

@solucionesmagiver4122 Жыл бұрын

MUY BIEN VIDEO, SIEMPRE ME DIJERON QUE NO TENIA FILTRO EXCELENTE

@jkinghorn Жыл бұрын

Nice find! I got a NOS one over a year ago of the old part number, I'll definitely order a couple of these now. I had a 94 ranger and pretty sure it didn't have the air filter, BUT, what it did have was bad resistors for the fan control that caused the blower to die, think that was a common issue. I thought they added the cabin filter for the EV to try and recoup some maintenance revenue, it doesn't need an engine air filter or oil filter, so they needed to find something to charge for other than tires! :)

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

Interesting. It is true that they put the cabin air filter in the 1998-2000 Ranger EVs first, but it appears that all Rangers have the part number listed from 2001 on.

@admankins Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have a 2001 ranger. I was under the impression that there was no cabin air filter. Thank you again I just ordered one, it is obsolete in the ford catalog fyi. Great video ps I did not know about the electric ranger either awesome

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Yes, I saw the Ford part was discontinued. I just hope parts suppliers keep making these. Yes, there are apparently only a couple hundred of these Ford Ranger EVs left, so I'm trying to do them right. 🙂

@harrythompson5634 8 ай бұрын

Did you get that air filter to work in a gas ranger or will these filters only work with the electric? I have a 2002 Ford ranger and it doesn't have a air filter but I want to add one

@stephf6757 10 ай бұрын

THANK YOU !

@newscoulomb3705 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@lexibraun6144 8 ай бұрын

Do you happen to have a lead on where we can order the replacement filter?

@newscoulomb3705 8 ай бұрын

I was able to buy these from O'Reilly Auto: www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/filters/cabin-air-filter/b28b1d2448a2/v/a/5530/automotive-truck-1999-ford-ranger

@Stable_Groggy Жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks! I've got one of these and I'm definitely going to do this soon. I've noticed that there's something weird with the recirculation, I'm wondering if maybe this has something to do with it.

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Let us know how it goes.

@seasonsintheson Жыл бұрын

If filter isn't clogged your issue might be with the 'blend door'.

@jockarlscarmona3328 10 ай бұрын

Gracias,y Yo lo estuve buscando adentro en la cabina

@oneyriver7369 Жыл бұрын

I have Mazda 2005 B2300 is the same thing?

@newscoulomb3705 Жыл бұрын

I don't know where the overlap is with the Mazdas. The first thing I'd check is if the part is listed as compatible.

@oneyriver7369 Жыл бұрын

Guys I have Mazda 2005 b2300 they have too that kinda filter?

@lexibraun6144 8 ай бұрын

I have a Mazda b3000 and it looks like the blower matches up, as well as the place in the cabin where he shows the light coming through. I’m still investigating but I find it hard to believe there’s just no cabin filter.

@MrFishalittle 4 ай бұрын

Share a part # for the fiiter

@newscoulomb3705 3 ай бұрын

The part number was on the box. The only place I found it was through O'Reilly (link in the description).

@echan275 15 күн бұрын

It would be good if you just get to the point of changing the cabin filter. Too much on the heater, put me to sleep.

@hobojo10 4 ай бұрын

Don’t want no EV vehicles to much risk of caching on fire not to mention the battery you have to buy every once in awhile not enough charging stations and can’t drive very far before you have to charge it if you’re going to use it like a golf cart might not be to bad though

@newscoulomb3705 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, some people believe that, but it's not actually true. Gas cars catch fire about 10 times more often than EVs, and most EV batteries last at least 15 to 20 years and 500,000 to 1,000,000 miles, which is much longer than most components on a gas car will last. I also don't usually drive more than 200 to 300 miles every day, so I always just wake up to a "full tank," which I can't do in a gas car. Everyone's needs are different, though, so I'm sure an EV wouldn't work for you.

@hobojo10 4 ай бұрын

You are right it’s not for me when I want to go somewhere I just get in my vehicle and turn the key and go no waiting for it to finish charging and it goes over a week without filling how often do you charge your vehicle

@newscoulomb3705 4 ай бұрын

@@hobojo10 It depends. Sometimes I leave them plugged in all the time. Sometimes I park them unplugged for weeks if I'm not driving them. When I go on a trip, it also depends. Usually, I try to charge up every 200 to 300 miles of driving, depending on the driving and the trip, but I usually never drive for more than 3 to 4 hours without stopping for myself, so I might as well plug in while I'm doing something else (eating, grabbing drinks, using the bathroom, etc.). Newer EVs can run an off-grid home or feed power back to the grid for profit. I'll probably get one of those in the future, and I'll leave that one plugged in all the time (for obvious reasons).