K&N 69-3528TS Engine Cold Air Intake Performance Kit

Performance Intake Overview

The K&N 69-3528TS is a cold-air intake system built for drivers who want improved airflow and a cleaner engine bay layout. It uses a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube, a washable oiled cotton filter, and a heat shield to help separate incoming air from underhood heat.

Compatible With 2010-2012 Ford Taurus applications, this K&N intake is engineered for direct replacement-style fitment and includes the components needed for the specified application. The 69-3528TS is street legal in all 50 states and carries CARB EO D-269-48 for the listed fitment.

Key Features

• Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube for smooth airflow routing
• Washable, reusable cotton gauze filter with pre-oiled media
• Oversized conical filter design for extended service intervals under normal highway driving
• Heat shield helps reduce exposure to engine-bay temperatures
• Stainless steel clamps and included couplers for application-specific installation
• Street legal in all U.S. states for the listed application

Detailed Description

This K&N 69 Series Typhoon kit is designed as a performance air intake system for the Ford Taurus. The aluminum intake tube, round filter outlet, and high-flow cotton gauze media work together to improve intake efficiency while maintaining serviceable filtration. The filter is washable and reusable, and the system is backed by K&N's 1,000,000-mile/10-year warranty.

For buyers searching for a Ford Taurus cold air intake, the 69-3528TS offers a fitment-specific solution with CARB exemption for the listed years. It is a practical upgrade for drivers replacing the factory intake path with a performance-oriented system.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted factory intake airflow
• Heat exposure from the engine bay
• Frequent disposable filter replacement
• Loss of intake efficiency from a worn or dirty filter
• Need for a CARB-exempt intake on the listed application

Installation Notes

Installation is typically completed in less than 90 minutes. The system uses application-specific intake tube ports, and a mass air flow sensor adapter is included when required. Verify CARB status and vehicle application before installation on your Ford Taurus.

Quality Assurance

K&N backs this intake system with a 1,000,000-mile/10-year warranty. The 69-3528TS is CARB EO D-269-48 exempt for the listed Ford Taurus applications and is street legal in all U.S. states for those vehicles.