New Premium Cabin Air Filter from Ford

[CarlSagan82]

I remember being told " If you don't want Covid, get the vaccination. " I then got Covid a month after being vaccinated.

The point of the vaccination is to keep you out of the hospital which means you won’t die. The vax has been successful in keeping a lot more people from getting terribly sick and causing death. It’s not a magic potion.

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[music_cities]

After a long delay, a new premium cabin air filter is now available from Ford. It's called micronAir proTect.

The part number for the Mach-E is FPP89 and it costs about $20. (FYI the regular cabin filter is FP89, the extra P makes it premium.)

Ford claims it will capture 95% of particles of 2.5 micron (PM2.5) range and particles as small as 0.3 microns, which put it in the "almost HEPA" category. In addition, it also has a carbon layer to absorb ozone and unpleasant smells, and the blue functional layer contains citrus fruit extract that denatures allergens and viruses including influenza and coronavirus. In short, this filter deals with most air quality issues encountered on the road including ozone, smog, diesel exhaust, fine dust, wildfire smoke, fumes, pollen, and fungal spores.

The Mach-E was designed with a large filter slot with this filter in mind (enables premium cabin filter options). The filter design was developed by Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, a German company that invented the cabin air filter.

More info:
https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/feu/en/news/2020/06/02/Air-Filter.html
https://www.freudenberg-filter.com/en-us/world-of-automotive/products/cabin-air-filters/

I've been trying to get this filter for almost two years since it was announced, but is has finally become available through the Ford parts catalog. Perhaps there was an oversight that prevented it from being added to the parts catalog until recently? I finally got one. I like it, it's a really nice filter, top tier stuff.

Topside media closeup:

Bottom side media closeup:

Made in Mexico...1.5 years ago:

This filter is similar to the Premium Guard Pureflow cabin filter many have bought. The micronAir proTect is the original OEM product, and the Pureflow is the Chinese knockoff copy of the technology. I have both, so here is a side by side comparison. Motorcraft is on the left, Pureflow on right:

The Motorcraft filter has one less pleat (27 vs. 28), but the filter media is thicker and more plush. I measured the airflow when installed, and the Motorcraft had about 8% more airflow than the Pureflow (comparable). The airflow with either will be slightly reduced compared to the OEM basic filter, but there is still plenty. Ford has also tested the Motorcraft filter to ensure it provides enough airflow for defrost performance.

If you want the absolute best air quality in your Mach-E, the micronAir proTect is the way to go. You can order it from your dealer or favorite online parts department. It ships from the national parts depot, so may take a week to arrive FYI. Both of these filters are a significant upgrade compared to the stock cabin air filter, which really only handles dust/pollen. They really help will smells and fine particles like wildfire smoke or diesel exhaust. I strongly recommend everyone upgrade to one of these two options unless you need extra airflow for extreme hot temps. The Motorcraft is my pick of the two. Change every 15,000 miles or once a year, whichever comes first.

Thanks!. Hmm, FordParts.ca says "THIS DOES NOT FIT YOUR 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric AWD GT w/ Navigation":

 

[leehinde]

Thanks!. Hmm, FordParts.ca says "THIS DOES NOT FIT YOUR 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Electric AWD GT w/ Navigation":

I think it's pointed out earlier in this thread that that's wrong. I have one in my Mach-E.

 

[Mach1E]

The point of the vaccination is to keep you out of the hospital which means you won’t die. The vax has been successful in keeping a lot more people from getting terribly sick and causing death. It’s not a magic potion.

At first I thought someone must have bumped this thread from 2021.

Nope, 2024. Hmm… ?

 

[MellowJohnny]

Was finally able to order one of these today from the dealer. They had two in stock, arrives tomorrow.

 

[hack-e]

I finally ordered one of these (with points) because the normal filter isn't available at the moment. I'm about to hit 60k and I change every 20k.

Yet again the forums are super helpful. Thanks!

 

[nmope]

FYI RockAuto now sells this filter for $18.

Price went up to $21 currently but it’s still a few bucks cheaper than from ford website. I have ordered from RockAuto, Thank you Mach-Lee!

 

[ChrisO]

Just got mine from RockAuto for $15.22, plus tax and shipping. I'm hoping that it will at least reduce the smell of fires (from houses and RV encampments in our area) and maybe some skunks too. One thing I can say about the Mach-E is the "air flow" is terrific, in the sense that as soon as we get in an area with such smells, we smell them immediately.

 

[grein002]

Just got mine from RockAuto for $15.22, plus tax and shipping. I'm hoping that it will at least reduce the smell of fires (from houses and RV encampments in our area) and maybe some skunks too. One thing I can say about the Mach-E is the "air flow" is terrific, in the sense that as soon as we get in an area with such smells, we smell them immediately.

considering you are in CA, it is just as (if not more) likely that you are dealing with skunk, rather than skunks...

 

[Mach-Lee]

FYI this filter is still available and it would be a good idea to change it before pollen season if it’s been more than a year.

It’s currently cheapest from RockAuto ($15) but can also be ordered from Ford Parts online if you wanted to use your FordPass points (price varies depending on dealer selected).

Please keep in mind there are part catalog errors, the listed part number WILL fit the Mach-E.

 

[Mach-Lee]

Reached first filter change at 15,000 miles. It was starting to have a funky smell. The media was definitely stained dark gray.

Here is the difference between clean and dirty found deep in a pleat:

The dark gray is probably a combination of dust, diesel smoke, and wildfire smoke in my area. Overall the filter did its job and I'm very satisfied. 12-15k miles is a good change interval, if you live in a big city with air pollution you might want to go towards the shorter end of that range.

I also just changed a cabin filter in a Chrysler minivan, and it was remarkable how much smaller and flimsy it was compared to this premium filter. You probably get 2-3x the thickness and surface area of media in the FPP89 compared to an average cabin filter.

 

[grein002]

I base my change interval on time rather than mileage. An hour driving 30mph in a city is at least as impactful as an hour on a highway going 60mph, yet results in twice as long of a change interval if going by mieage alone.

 

[Jeff-NoVA]

For those ordering, the correct part number is MU2Z-19N619-E

 

[Mach1E]

I base my change interval on time rather than mileage. An hour driving 30mph in a city is at least as impactful as an hour on a highway going 60mph, yet results in twice as long of a change interval if going by mieage alone.

I change mine based on smell.

When I can smell the exhaust of other cars again, time for a change.

 

[MacherAWD]

I change mine based on smell.

When I can smell the exhaust of other cars again, time for a change.

I change mine based on when people bring up this discussion and a light bulb goes off, right now, umm, its been 2 years and I have 2 premium filters sitting on the floor next to my desk. Will change it this afternoon

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