How To Replace A 2013 - 2019 Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter - Remove Change A/C AC Air Filter Location

A video tutorial on how to remove and replace the cabin air filter on a 2013 - 2013 Ford Escape.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE THE CABIN AIR FILTER ON YOUR FORD ESCAPE?
It is recommended that you replace your cabin air filter every 10,000 - 15,000 miles or once a year. However, you may want to replace or change the cabin filter in you Ford Escape more often if:
-You or a frequent passenger suffers from allergies or has other respiratory problems
-You drive your Escape on dirt roads or in an excessively dusty location

WHAT IS THE CABIN AIR FILTER ON YOUR FORD ESCAPE?
Cabin air filters, also know as A/C air filter, help enhance the air quality inside your vehicle creating a healthier, more comfortable environment for you and your passengers. A properly functioning cabin air filter, or ac air filter, can stop up to 90% of dust, pollen, and spore particles from entering the Ford Escape passenger compartment location.

WHERE IS THE CABIN FILTER ON YOUR FORD ESCAPE?
The cabin filter is located underneath the glovebox. The cabin filter access panel will need to be removed in order to access the cabin air filter.

This video tutorial can be used to help find the location of as well as remove, change or replace the cabin AC air filter on the following Ford models:
2013 Ford Escape
2014 Ford Escape
2015 Ford Escape
2016 Ford Escape
2017 Ford Escape
2018 Ford Escape
2019 Ford Escape

[alanhassall]

I just changed the filter in my fiancé’s Escape. The filter that was in the car was backwards. Your video was not only helpful in showing where the filter was, but also in determining which direction the filter was supposed to face. Not really sure what the difference it makes since there isn’t a support on one side, but I did it right. Thanks!

[siegabele]

Third video I've watched for this task because others were poor description, no lighting. Thanks for clear instructions along with the tips and tricks.

[Agent-xjxe]

This video provides very clear instruction. Unfortunately it is super difficult to do yourself due to very tight and awkward location of the air filter - really bad car design to make it so difficult to change air filter.

[LKelly]

Commenting to say THANK YOU for this vid! I have a 2019 Escape, and your clear, concise instructions helped me change the cabin air filter myself. $15 for the filter, and about $20 for the screwdriver set; I saved a LOT of money!

[boxxman]

Simple, concise, and no rambling. Great video!

[lhandel]

You saved me, I had a whistling noise that was loud and driving me crazy. I followed your instructions and replaced the filter. Now its virtually silent. Thanks for posting this video.

[robertrebecca]

Very good job showing & talking through how replace the cabin filter. 5 Stars

[reznor]

Best video ever. I put my laptop on passenger seat to replace cabin air filter on my 2019 Ford Escape SE just now. No way I could have done it without this video. Thanks, brotha!

Oh. When I removed old filter, it was clear Jiffy Lube installed old one upside down, and 1/4 of it was bunched up like an accordion. Glad I can do this myself now, the right way.

[blujay]

Very well done. (commenting to give the algorthym a bump)

[ProvisionMentorship]

This was an excellent overview, providing step-by-step instruction, and tips on what to watch for in the process. We were changing the Cabin Air Filter for our 2017 Ford Escape. Everything experienced in completing the replacement was “as shown” and (as you mentioned) inserting the new filter was the most difficult step. Much appreciated and well done with your video!
👍👍

[johanncox]

Dear PYR Automotive and Ford... my replacement filter did not bend like this video. I did manage to find Fords little sharp pieces all in the fuse area. I'm attaching my Man-Card, as it may be invalid now. BTW, THIS VIDEO WAS GREAT! Helped me bunches. Thank you.

[CrazyCanuckFitness]

Thank you. Clear directions, good sound, great lighting. Very helpful

[oldnstillworkin]

Leave it to an engineer to put that in such an awkward spot

[flatrockar]

Thanks for a great video showing precisely how to do this. The lighting and sound were great. Keep up the awesome work!

[mejas]

Great video! Best of 4 we looked at! Complete, clear, and concise!

[Haila_]

Thank you so much for this extremely easy to follow tutorial.. I just changed my first cabin air filter thanks to your video!!! 🥳

[Pagra]

I have a 2019 Escape and it seemed that the space was a bit more constrained. I had to do most of the work by “feel”.
But I got er done.
Considering the dealer wanted $60 to replace this item, I think I save myself quite a bit of money. Thank you.

[rstefanie]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Perfectly done video. Clear. Concise. Well lit. Dealer wanted $128 to do this job. Had been searching for this how-to video & you sir, should be commended here for a job well done. TY!

[jacobstringfellow]

Thanks for the video! Decided to change the cabin filter on a road trip due to a musty smell. Had a small biodiversity that only had flathead and Phillip so I grabbed a t20 bit with the filter at the parts store we stopped at! Thanks again!

[livelifefree]

Ty at work and someone from the office had this car and needed service completed with your video