E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Air Filter Element: Description and Operation
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
Air enters a dry-type engine air cleaner and travels through a pleated, chemically treated, water resistant paper air cleaner element to remove
contaminants before entering the engine induction system. The 7.3L Direct Injection (DI) turbo diesel engine also uses a pleated-paper upright
type element. Use of other than specific Ford replacement filters may result in significantly shortened filter life and consequent dirt injection.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
Dry-type engine air cleaners are standard on all light truck vehicles.
The 7.3L diesel engine also uses a pleated-paper panel type air cleaner element which features an expanding foam filter media attached to the sides
of the paper. Use of other than specific Ford replacement air cleaner elements may result in significantly shortened filter life and consequent
engine damage.
The air cleaner elements should be inspected, and/or replaced periodically according to the maintenance schedule. The air cleaner system has an
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) mounted in the outlet hose to monitor engine inlet air temperature.
Air Restriction Gauge
On diesel engines, replace air cleaner element according to air restriction gauge.
