from the users manual
CTRL+F to find stuff. I just typed in filter and kept hitting enter until it reached the answer.

CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located just in front of the
windshield under the cowl panel grille on
the passenger's side of your vehicle.
The particulate filtration system is
designed to reduce the concentration of
airborne particles such as dust, spores and
pollen in the air being supplied to the
interior of your vehicle.
Note:
A cabin air filter must be installed at
all times to prevent foreign objects from
entering the system. Running the system
without a filter in place could result in
degradation or damage to the system.
The particulate filtration system gives you
and your passengers the following
benefits:
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It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.
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It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.
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It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.
The filter should be replaced at regular
intervals. See the
Scheduled
Maintenance
chapter.
For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer

http://www.fordescape.org/forum/eng...2013-ford-escape-garage-resource-user-manual-warranty-maintenance-how-info.html

 

Thanks, but I guess I am more visual, I tried looking under there but didn't want to start take things apart to find it just yet, I have two years I don't have to worry bout the maintenance, so I will enjoy that piece of mind while I have it.

 

When you replace the cabin filter make a video. It seems like it is hard to tell by just reading instructions.

 

Replaced the filter today and recorded video



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu28iWCO8D0

 

The manual is very misleading. The cabin air filter WAS located under the cowl panel under the hood on the previous generation Escapes. After removing the wiper arms and cowl the filter was no where to be found. The dealer told me its behind the glove box on the inside of the passenger cabin.

He didn't have any filters yet but when I get one I'll change it and take some pics.


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The manual is very misleading. The cabin air filter WAS located under the cowl panel under the hood on the previous generation Escapes. After removing the wiper arms and cowl the filter was no where to be found. The dealer told me its behind the glove box on the inside of the passenger cabin.

He didn't have any filters yet but when I get one I'll change it and take some pics.


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I just bought a Certified Pre-owned 2013 Escape 3 days ago. I attempted today to remove the cowl because its pretty dirty and the screens that let the air in are dirty and caked with pollen. I got all of the clips off and the nut that holds down the wiper arm, but I could not get the wiper arm off. Could you please tell me how you got your wiper arms off?

Thanks

 

I removed my glove box to repair / replace my glove box light as I tried to installed LED and there is NO room to simply remove the stock lamp and replace. I wound up dislodging the lamp holder assembly and had to remove the WHOLE glove box. Two screws inside and then the assembly "snaps" out by pulling forward. Feels like you will break it but you won't. I do not recall seeing the area for cabin filter.
But looks to be the case if you see the filter diagram here:
Buy 2013 Ford Escape Parts | FordParts.com

 

Cabin Air Filter Directions

I searched and searched and I believe I came to a viable answer on the location and procedure on changing the Cabin Air Filter.

*** Warning ***

This isn't for the light hearted.


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BylAht0MrClPTVBvNmRYcUNjYlk/edit?usp=sharing

 

Millions thank you

I searched and searched and I believe I came to a viable answer on the location and procedure on changing the Cabin Air Filter.

*** Warning ***

This isn't for the light hearted.


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BylAht0MrClPTVBvNmRYcUNjYlk/edit?usp=sharing

I would personally would like to thank you for posting this link!
I have been searching a long time for the location of the filter.
A million thank you to you!!!!
John Moran
( the Escape Platinum was gift to my in-laws, and now I fly to their house every time for maintenance on it.)

 

So you have to remove the BCM to get to it.. Interesting. Not impossible. Good find though! Where did you find it?

 

Found it off another forum, from a person that purchased the service manual. and Yes not impossible but totally a PITA, when you think about the edge, and other Ford vehicles that all you gotta do is open the glove box, drop it, and pull it out. This is like an 45 min. procedure for a simple maintenance item. Engineers Failed on that one.

 

You know, it would be nice to take the Engineer that put the cabin air filter there and ask him to change it. I work as a Maintenance Planner; it is amazing how much stuff gets installed that can't be maintained without a lot of "prep". Wow!

 

We can only hope that this is not as bad as it seems. Sometimes the actual job is not a difficult as the instructions make it out to be. Who wants to go first and find out??

On the Honda Pilot I traded in, for the first filter change the instructions required the cutting and removal of a metal support bracket!!!

 

Great you get in your truck... oh don't mind the hanging dash,, it suppose to be like that

 

Hey Guys, I found this on another forum. Someone posted some pics on changing the air filter.. its #30 on the thread.

Cabin Filter - Page 2 - Escape & Kuga Forum - Blue Oval Forums

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Shame I cannot view without joining ...don't want to do that

Hey Guys, I found this on another forum. Someone posted some pics on changing the air filter.. its #30 on the thread.

Cabin Filter - Page 2 - Escape & Kuga Forum - Blue Oval Forums

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Definitely a true paint in the arse!

I've seen some pretty nasty cabin filters in my time. You want to change those suckers every few years.

 

I haven't pulled the wipers yet, but I just checked the cabin air filter. I cannot believe what was involved to get that out. I also managed to break the hinged removal arm on the bottom right BCM connector. Fortunately I was still able to remove it and re-install it so that it locked, but it wasn't fun.

I didn't have a new filter on hand, just want to have a look since we just bought this (slightly used, 13k on it) and the filter had barely any dirt/debris in it so I tapped it out and re-installed it.

Do you guys disconnect the battery before unplugging those connectors? I was nervous about doing it and heard some electrical stuff moving around when I unplugged and replugged #7 (I numbered them 1 -8 starting at top left to right).

Lastly, I found the dealer installed remote starter and associated wiring back in there. Not a very pretty job. I plan to use the remote start as much as possible and if any issues arise, the dealer will be hearing from me!

 

I wonder how much Ford would charge to change it. $50.00 labor if it a half hour job for them? I get aggravated too quickly! Not a job I would want to do during the freezing winter months for sure. oh well guess I got almost 19,000 miles before i got to decide.

 

I think for them its even closer to an hour to do that procedure, and my guess its a 80.00 bill to do so.

 

Will NOT be doing this by myself. My dealer says $69.95 including part for replacement. Rather deal with that then this process. So much for 2 screws behind the glovebox drop and replace.

 

"No job is too small to charge big!"

 

I know the technicians aren't pleased with that process neither.

 

Yeah my service person said they are getting better with the time when I asked how it's so cheap when I hear it's such an issue. Feel bad for these guys and gals getting screwed to fix something quick that is so stupidly over complicated!

 

Video of the cabin air filter install from CARCAREKIOSK.COM

here is a video of how its done..
2013-2013 Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter Check - 2013 Ford Escape SE 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo

 

here is a video of how its done..
2013-2013 Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter Check - 2013 Ford Escape SE 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbo

Awesome video I was waiting for someone to do one. What a pain in the butt to change one out. But def doable. Doing it myself should save me 60.00. Done.


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Nice. Thanks! Man, you really have to contort that filter to get it in and out!


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Wow. That sure seems like a pain to change. I will be getting the dealer to do this next year


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I just had the cabin air filter replaced at the local ford dealer. They charged me $50.29 including filter.

I wasn't going to do it at 15,300 miles, but at that price I figured what the heck!!

What kind of magic installation tool does this dealer have that they can do the job for $25 labor??

 

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Short cut to the cabin air filter?

Hi everybody. I'm new to this forum and want to thank all of you for the thread on the cabin air filter. I just did mine successfully. The photos that were posted did the trick. Being an ex-dealership service guy, I got to thinking, how would a tech do this job. I didn't try it but since I did not have to remove the BCM, I'll just betcha a guy could try this: Remove the panel under the glove box by pulling off the two push pins. Unplug the two lower plugs from the BCM (very cute connectors!). Remove the screw from the filter door and remove the door. R&R filter. The filter is flexible enough that I'll bet it will flex enough to come out and go in. As I say, I didn't try it. I was just glad to be done. But it just might work.

 

Hi everybody. I'm new to this forum and want to thank all of you for the thread on the cabin air filter. I just did mine successfully. The photos that were posted did the trick. Being an ex-dealership service guy, I got to thinking, how would a tech do this job. I didn't try it but since I did not have to remove the BCM, I'll just betcha a guy could try this: Remove the panel under the glove box by pulling off the two push pins. Unplug the two lower plugs from the BCM (very cute connectors!). Remove the screw from the filter door and remove the door. R&R filter. The filter is flexible enough that I'll bet it will flex enough to come out and go in. As I say, I didn't try it. I was just glad to be done. But it just might work.

Hey, catman, nice post, and welcome to the forum!

 

Just got back from a month long 5k mile trip in the Escape (after the big recall was finished). I'm up to almost 14k miles and wanted to do the filter. I can't believe what I saw from the video! I've never seen an air cabin filter in such an awful place. Makes me miss my all black Charger I traded in for the FE.

 

I just ordered a new air filter and cabin filter will be attempting it on my own after hearing the dealers price of 90.00


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20 minute Job...

Pull the two push pin retainers off, remove that cover and then take out the one T-20 torx screw out of the filter cover lid and remove the cover and filter. Just scrunch the filter up like an accordion to get it out and put the new one in. I would not pay somone to do this for me unless I just didn't have 20-30 minutes to spare.

 

Pull the two push pin retainers off, remove that cover and then take out the one T-20 torx screw out of the filter cover lid and remove the cover and filter. Just scrunch the filter up like an accordion to get it out and put the new one in. I would not pay somone to do this for me unless I just didn't have 20-30 minutes to spare.

Are you still taking the glovebox door off to do this?