Wix 49187 Air Filter

WIX 49187 Engine Air Filter

The WIX 49187 engine air filter is a panel-style replacement built for Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute applications. It uses enhanced cellulose media and a durable seal design to help maintain airflow while capturing airborne contaminants in everyday driving and harsher conditions.

Key Features

• Panel-style engine air filter for light-duty applications
• Enhanced cellulose media for dependable filtration performance
• 30% more media than comparable OES filters
• Phenolic resin-treated media for added resistance to moisture ingestion
• High-tear strength polyurethane seal on applicable designs for temperature durability
• Laboratory tested to ISO 5011 standards with at least 99.5% efficiency, based on Wix 42389
• Compatible with 2005-2012 Ford Escape, 2006-2011 Mercury Mariner, and 2008-2010 Mazda Tribute

Detailed Description

WIX part number 49187 is an engine air filter designed to support clean intake airflow in normal commuting, stop-and-go traffic, dirt-road travel, construction-zone driving, short trips, and interstate use. Its enhanced cellulose media and panel construction are engineered for OEM-style service intervals, making it a direct replacement choice for drivers maintaining Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, or Mazda Tribute intake systems. This part cross-references FRAM CA10170 and Motorcraft FA1772 for the same application.

Physical specifications include a 12.880-inch length, 5.470-inch width, and 1.755-inch height. The filter uses plastic ends, a closed top inner diameter, and an air filter panel style layout for the listed vehicle applications. Search terms such as Ford Escape engine air filter 49187, Mercury Mariner air filter replacement, and Mazda Tribute panel air filter all point to this application.

What It Helps Address

• Restricted airflow caused by a dirty or loaded engine air filter
• Dust and debris entering the intake system during road use
• Reduced filtration performance in stop-and-go or short-trip driving
• Moisture-related media breakdown in demanding weather conditions
• Routine maintenance needs at OEM-recommended air filter intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the air box dimensions and compare the old filter to WIX 49187 before installation. Confirm the vehicle application by year and model: Fits 2005-2012 Ford Escape, N/A; Fits 2006-2011 Mercury Mariner, N/A; Fits 2008-2010 Mazda Tribute, N/A. Replace the filter when it is visibly dirty, restricted, or due at the scheduled service interval. Ensure the air box is clean and the sealing surfaces are free of debris before closing the housing.

Quality Assurance

WIX states this filter is built for dependable engine protection in normal and severe driving conditions and is tested to ISO 5011 efficiency standards. The construction uses enhanced cellulose media and a durable seal design to support consistent filtration performance across the listed Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute applications.