filters

[ozzy]

getting ready to change air and cabin filters. Don't know whether to go stock ford or an aftermarket. Any thoughts?

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[Msfitoy]

I have both...doesn't make any difference performance wise...I'm sticking with stock...

 

[Bob902]

I prefer stock.

 

[Radioman]

Stock or WIX

 

[Superspirit]

Wix!

 

[NotBudule]

Stay with Motorcraft , especially while still under warranty...

 

[Frenchy]

Factory Motocraft is the way to go here. Yes it does cost a little more than the aftermarket, but you know it is correct for the vehicle

 

[Desert Sage]

I change my air filters often- every 10K- but I live in a dusty desert hot environment. Not long ago there was a shortage of OEM air filters, so I had to go with aftermarket. All aftermarkets worked well, but one - the engine filter was too thick on the top and the canister would not close down. I have Prontos now- fits well, and the price was very reasonable.

CAUTION: make sure the cabin air filter air flow arrow, marked on the side of the filter, is pointing DOWN.

 

[deleriumtremor]

I changed mine not long ago, I replaced both with WIX.

 

[JohnnyO]

Motorcraft or NAPA Gold, which is Wix.

 

[Fazzie01]

Seems like people swear by stock, but it's a filter. It's not some proprietary technology. I went with these 2 from Eco-Guard on Amazon and they were identical to stock, fit perfectly and felt very high quality. This was back in March.

ECOGARD XA11777 Premium Engine Air Filter Fits Ford Ranger 2.3L 2019-2022 - $14.24
Ecoguard XC35518C - This one no longer seems to be on Amazon. I'm not sure where it went.

 

[puckdodger]

I generally stick with OEM because if I am changing it out myself I am already saving a few bucks on the labor, so treat the truck to a better part.

 

[Trustable]

I haven’t changed engine filter on the ranger but went oem on my focus. I have typically changed cabin filter every 15k miles. (I may start doing it more often.) I typically don’t do oem for air filter as I don’t feel like going to a dealership and/or dealing with them at all. Usually order on Amazon or order for pickup at AutoZone or similar. The one I have in the ranger is an eco guard. They have some real fancy ones that have high merv ratings much like high end hvac filters. I think it doesn’t matter to much of your not super sensitive to dust/allergens. I typically go middle of the road on price/reported performance for them.

 

[Trustable]

Seems like people swear by stock, but it's a filter. It's not some proprietary technology. I went with these 2 from Eco-Guard on Amazon and they were identical to stock, fit perfectly and felt very high quality. This was back in March.

ECOGARD XA11777 Premium Engine Air Filter Fits Ford Ranger 2.3L 2019-2022 - $14.24
Ecoguard XC35518C - This one no longer seems to be on Amazon. I'm not sure where it went.

I bought the second one you listed from eco guard. I checked also and it’s gone. I guess I will be ordering a different one this november!

 

[JohnnyO]

Seems like people swear by stock, but it's a filter. It's not some proprietary technology. I went with these 2 from Eco-Guard on Amazon and they were identical to stock, fit perfectly and felt very high quality. This was back in March.

ECOGARD XA11777 Premium Engine Air Filter Fits Ford Ranger 2.3L 2019-2022 - $14.24
Ecoguard XC35518C - This one no longer seems to be on Amazon. I'm not sure where it went.

I bought the second one you listed from eco guard. I checked also and it’s gone. I guess I will be ordering a different one this november!

I got my Eco Guard cabin air filter on Walmart.com, less than $9, by far the lowest price I found.

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