2011 Focus air filter 14,xxx MC#8S43-9601-AC

[53' Stude]

So this filter was in the focus for 14,xxx miles. Got it for $8.76 thru Ford parts at work. Put Extra Guard filter in.

Part #8S43-9601-AC

Date I believe is 082210Y3 "MADE IN U.S.A."

So my guess is that it was made on August 22nd 2010, Line "Y" and 3rd shift

 

[HTSS_TR]

Doesn't look good at all for only 14k miles. The filter in my cars are looking much cleaner at 35-40k miles, probably because I used discarded pantyhose as pre-filter and my area is less dusty. Clean or replace discarded pantyhose is very fast and easy and cost nothing.

I usually change the air filter at around 50-60k miles or 5-6 years whichever is first, mainly because of the seal was harden so it didn't pliable enough to fit the box well.

 

[xshoex]

I agree very cruddy for 14k. I just checked my kias stp filter after 20k and it was spotless and it sees dirt roads quite often

 

[53' Stude]

I am going to guess the dirt and tar and chip roads around me doesn't help. I have decided I'll change the air filter out around 10,000 miles

 

[Rand]

Originally Posted By: car51
I am going to guess the dirt and tar and chip roads around me doesn't help. I have decided I'll change the air filter out around 10,000 miles


I would just install a restriction gauge.

 

[bbhero]

Definitely been used up. I wonder if it's exhaust from other cars and trucks? My cars air filters look like this to a degree as well. Not quite as much but it has a similar look to it after 20k.

 

[rrounds]

Without a restriction gauge your only guessing. I've seen filters that looked far worse and still flow without much restriction(less than 11" of H2o).
Buy a gauge and KNOW what the restriction is and then you will know when to change it out.

ROD

 

[Run]

The filter pictured above looks like it came from a very dusty environment. Does the OP live near a desert?

 

[53' Stude]

Nope

 

[SwampSurvivor]

The factory one in mine that I took out at 45k looked better than that!

 

[Shellguy]

Honestly, I'm just not a fan of these motorcraft air filters......

 

[53' Stude]

That's why a Tough Guard air filter from Amazon that was $4~ cheaper than China Mart went in