Where is the cabin air filter located in a Ford Focus?
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Ford Focus's cabin air filter is located inside the glove compartment on the passenger side. Steps to remove the cabin air filter: 1. Open the passenger side glove compartment, gently press the two yellow buttons with your hands, then remove the lower housing; 2. After removing the housing, you will see another vertical housing, press the plastic clips on both sides of this housing with your hands and then remove it; 3. After removing this housing, you can see the cabin air filter. As Ford's best-selling compact sedan, the Focus has enhanced Ford's brand position in the global market with its excellent chassis and handling. The dimensions of the Focus are 4378mm in length, 1810mm in width, and 1468mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2705mm.
I've been driving a Focus for several years and often change the air conditioning filter myself. It's located behind the glove compartment on the passenger side. First, empty the glove compartment, then you'll see clips on both sides—just press them gently to remove the whole compartment. Once opened, there's a square plastic cover inside; unscrew the screws or press the clips, and the filter is hidden inside. This area collects a lot of dust, and if there's a strange smell when you turn on the AC, it's usually because the filter is dirty. I recommend replacing it every 10,000 kilometers or once a year. Choosing an activated carbon filter is better—it keeps the air inside the car fresher and prevents dizziness on long drives. Changing it yourself is quite simple; there are plenty of Focus filter tutorial videos online, so no need to waste money at the dealership. Just remember the location and be careful not to break the clips during removal and installation.
