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Review on πŸ”Œ ECOGARD XA5192 Premium Engine Air Filter: Ford Ranger 3.0L 1998-2008, 4.0L 1998-2011, Explorer 4.0L 1997-2001, Ranger 2.3L 2001-2011, Explorer Sport Trac 4.0L 2001-2005 by Michael Syph

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Wrong size. not a replacement for the Motorcraft FA1658 although it claims to be

Price is right but a big mistake. That does not fit. The outer rubber rim is sized to match the Motorcraft FA1658 replacement that I have to use on my Ford Ranger 2000 3.0L. This piece is 8 3/4 inches long. But the inner rubber that sticks to the filter housing is not wide enough. The inner rubber surface is the same size as the paper filter (8 1/4 inches) but should be 8 1/2 inches like FA1658. So that means it can move freely in the case and let air into the case when pushed. I ended up adding a drop of hot glue to the inner rubber area. to widen it so the filter doesn't get pushed around. It's fine now, but I'll look elsewhere for the filter after 3000 miles.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Mostly good but...