jeff_h Posted September 12, 2013 at 12:55 AM Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 at 12:55 AM This video created by user Darthsnipe on BOF -- was done on a 1.6L Fusion, though it *probably* would also be the same procedure for the Energi, but not sure. He says it is his first video and I think it's a great job for doing the job AND holding the camera too... would have been so much easier with an assistant running the camera. The only suggestion I have is one from experience, which is when taking off the trim pieces and setting them aside, don't just set them on the ground outside the door as it makes it too easy to step on them by mistake -- so better to set them out of the way (like in the back seat) where it would reduce chances of getting stepped on. Nestlet, FusionEnergi, mmmhmmmm and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlb92 Posted September 12, 2013 at 02:51 AM Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 at 02:51 AM I don't see the purpose of changing this so often..My honda needed it maybe two or three times max and I had 150,000 miles on it. Its not like you are using the Car AC as much as your home AC and half the time I don't even use the AC while I'm driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted September 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM I don't see the purpose of changing this so often.. If someone wants to spend their time and money to replace it every 10k, well they are welcome to spend their own time and money to do so. I went to change my engine air filter at 15k and it was still like new so I put it back in and am holding offf until 25k. Personally, I have 23k and am about to change my cabin air filter for the first time - and like the above example with the engine air filter, will take a look at the condition and decide the interval I want based on my own driving conditions. mmmhmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted September 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 at 11:27 AM The filter in my 2010 Fusion Hybrid was filthy after 12,000 miles. mmmhmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russael Posted September 12, 2013 at 12:27 PM Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 at 12:27 PM Some people live with air conditioning... others live with the window down. :) I'm a window down person, so my cabin air filter probably won't need replacing for a good while. mmmhmmmm and Hybridbear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlb92 Posted September 12, 2013 at 02:28 PM Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 at 02:28 PM Hey Jeff let us know how your filter is when you pull it out at 23k. mmmhmmmm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwehry Posted July 5, 2014 at 07:20 PM Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 at 07:20 PM Hey Jeff let us know how your filter is when you pull it out at 23k.Changed my cabin filter at 10,300 miles on my '13 Fusion Energi. Thanks for the video link. The instructions from the video are the same for the Fusion Energi and made it a relatively simple job. No trim stick needed, just be careful. Use the 7mm socket for all screws and you won't need to worry about removing the wrong screws. Attached are a few pics comparing the new and old filter after 1 year. Judge for yourself if you think it needs changed or not. The air from the vents was beginning to have a foul odor when first turned on so I figured the cabin filter needed changed. A comparison pic below is of the removed filter and new filter before installing. Also a close-up of the old filter shows all the dirt, bugs, grass, etc. collected by the cabin filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted July 5, 2014 at 11:15 PM Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 at 11:15 PM Changed my cabin filter at 10,300 miles on my '13 Fusion Energi. Thanks for the video link. With the thread bump I figured well I better give this a try since the weather was nice, reviewed the youtube clip again and noted the steps on a piece of paper and went to work and replaced the filter on both cars. Mine has 21,700 miles with mostly highway driving, and hers has 21,100 miles with almost all in the 'burbs. I didn't keep exact track on how long it took to replace, but started the iPod and finished my car halfway through the 4th song, and then hers after just 2 songs - so it is pretty quick when you know what to look for (thanks to that youtube clip). Here is how they looked after 21k of use: Filter from my car, compared to the new filter: Filter from her car, looks about the same: Filter from her car held up to the sunlight, is dirty but isn't awful: FusionEnergi and Hybridbear 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted July 7, 2014 at 07:22 PM Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 at 07:22 PM Is that a scheduled maintenance item? Ie. every so many miles. I got a 3/36k plan when I got the car as a compensation for an issue. Where you swapping yours for an issue or just figured it was due? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted July 7, 2014 at 07:42 PM Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 at 07:42 PM (edited) Is that a scheduled maintenance item? Ie. every so many miles. I got a 3/36k plan when I got the car as a compensation for an issue. Where you swapping yours for an issue or just figured it was due? I already had 2 spare filters on the shelf in the garage, I buy a bunch of items from rockauto.com to pay for shipping once, then grab them off the shelf when needed. And since it was a nice day and the OP bumped this thread I figured well why not go for it so I don't have to mess with it when the weather isn't as nice. Looking at the 2013 Owner's Manual, page 443 (3rd Printing) says to 'inspect cabin air filter' - "at every oil change interval as indicated by the information display", well the only way to inspect it is to remove the trim and the glove box, so might as well replace it unless it still looks in really good condition (the FP-71 filter is currently listed as $11.87 on rockauto). But then on the next page it says to replace every 20,000 miles. Then later in the 'extensive idling / commercial use / dusty condition' sections it just states "inspect frequently, service as required" Plus I was curious as to how gunked up it might be on either car. Edited July 7, 2014 at 07:45 PM by jeff_h Hybridbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexracer Posted July 8, 2014 at 05:27 PM Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 at 05:27 PM wow 25 min video... This is the sort of reason that I bought 2 Acuras. 3-5 minute job because this sort of thing was well thought out. Every aspect of the cars are well thought out.BUT I love my Fusion, looks great, runs great, super comfortable, on and on and on, but silly things like this do bug me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_h Posted August 13, 2014 at 09:41 PM Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 at 09:41 PM Here is another video that was just posted and is just under 10 minutes and is very good. bwehry, FusionNAZ, Hybridbear and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgcole Posted August 17, 2014 at 07:05 PM Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 at 07:05 PM Hey-Thanks for the excellent video. Very well done, clear, excellent photography. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JATR4 Posted June 5, 2017 at 10:59 PM Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 at 10:59 PM Here is another video that was just posted and is just under 10 minutes and is very good. Great video. The small bolt on the left underside of the glove box is a PITA. Hard to find and difficult to get the small bolt back in because of the location. I used Scotch tape to hold the bolt to my 7mm socket and extension. That one bolt took longer than the rest of the procedure. Turns out that after 23,000+ miles I didn't need to change the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPaTooX Posted June 3, 2020 at 12:12 AM Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 at 12:12 AM Awesome video. I just replaced mine in an Energi 2018 and there are no screws to secure the filter, it's now plastic tabs. Everythingnelsenos the same. I had a literal "dead" smell when the AC went on this week. I have 28k on the odometer and the filter needed to be replaced, not because of the smell. The manual says to replace a 32k. I had a mouse somehow get into the intake ?. I had to use a shop vac and a small hose for suction to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzicman61 Posted June 5, 2020 at 01:57 PM Report Share Posted June 5, 2020 at 01:57 PM On 9/11/2013 at 7:51 PM, dlb92 said: I don't see the purpose of changing this so often..My honda needed it maybe two or three times max and I had 150,000 miles on it. Its not like you are using the Car AC as much as your home AC and half the time I don't even use the AC while I'm driving. You obviously don't live in Arizona! ? 114 degrees yesterday. jsamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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