Ford Escape Cabin Air Filter Replacement and Location (2013-2019)

About this video

Weak airflow from the vents or a musty smell when the A/C kicks on? The cabin air filter is usually the cause. In this video, an ASE certified mechanic shows you where the cabin air filter is hiding on a 2013-2019 Ford Escape (third generation, including the 2017 facelift) and how to replace it.

WHAT WE COVER
Where the cabin air filter is located inside the passenger side of the cabin
Removing the access cover without breaking the clips
Pulling the old filter out without dumping debris into the HVAC case
Installing the new filter with the airflow arrow pointing the right way
Standard filter versus activated charcoal filter

SIGNS YOUR CABIN AIR FILTER NEEDS REPLACING
Weak airflow from the vents even with the blower on high
Musty, moldy, or dirty sock smell when the A/C or heat turns on
Windows fogging up and slow defrost
Extra dust in the cabin or allergy symptoms while driving
Whistling noise from the dash with the fan on
Leaves or debris visible in the filter

RELATED MODELS
The Escape is sold as the Ford Kuga outside North America and shares its platform with the Lincoln MKC (2015-2019), so the cabin filter replacement is very similar on those vehicles.

Quick tip: replace the cabin filter every spring before A/C season. A clogged filter makes the blower motor work harder and can make the A/C feel weak even when the system is fine.

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