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WIX 46418 Engine Air Filter

The WIX 46418 engine air filter is built for Ford and Lincoln applications that need dependable intake protection in everyday driving. It uses enhanced cellulose media with added surface area to help maintain airflow while capturing airborne contaminants from road and jobsite conditions.

Key Features

• Enhanced cellulose media for engine air filtration
• 30% more media than comparable OES filters
• Phenolic resin treatment for added resistance to moisture ingestion
• High-tear strength polyurethane seal for hot and cold temperature exposure
• Laboratory-tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency based on Wix 42389
• 500 CFM rating for light-duty air intake service
• Direct replacement style for select Ford F-150, E-Series, Expedition, Mustang, and Lincoln Navigator applications

Detailed Description

WIX part number 46418 is a panel-style engine air filter engineered for normal and severe service conditions, including stop-and-go traffic, dirt roads, construction zones, short trips, and highway use. Its dimensions include a 7.811-inch height, 8.134-inch bottom outer diameter, 5.133-inch top outer diameter, and a closed top with a 4.26-inch bottom inner diameter. This filter is a direct service part for a wide range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Ford F-150, Ford E-350 Super Duty, Ford Expedition, Ford Mustang, and Lincoln Navigator models. This part cross-references Motorcraft FA1615 and NAPA Gold Filters 6418 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted airflow from a dirty or clogged intake filter
• Dust and debris entering the engine air intake
• Reduced filtration performance during stop-and-go driving
• Moisture exposure in humid or wet operating conditions
• Service replacement needs for Ford F-150, E-Series, Expedition, Mustang, and Lincoln Navigator air intake systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Replace the existing air filter at the OEM service interval or sooner if driving conditions are severe. Confirm housing dimensions and seal style before installation, especially on Ford E-150, E-250, E-350 Super Duty, F-150, F-250, F-350, Expedition, Mustang, and Lincoln Navigator applications. For fitment reference, this filter fits 1997-2010 Ford F-150, 1999-2013 Ford E-350 Super Duty, 1997-2004 Ford Expedition, 1996-2004 Ford Mustang, and 1998-2004 Lincoln Navigator.

Quality Assurance

WIX designs this filter for OEM-style service intervals and validates filtration performance through ISO 5011 laboratory testing. The enhanced cellulose media and polyurethane sealing materials are selected to support durability in changing temperature and moisture conditions.