Air Filter > FORD FOCUS (MK3) 1.0L/1.5L/1.6L & FORD KUGA (MK2) 1.5L/1.6L > AV61-96-01AE-FC > CHINA PART
✔ Aftermarket Engine Component (Non-Genuine China Sourced)
✔ Part Number Reference: AV61-96-01AE-FC (Referencing the Ford OE number AV61-96-01AE)
✔ Component Name: Engine Air Filter (Filter Insert/Round Type)
✔ Compatibility: Ford C1 Platform Vehicles: * Ford Focus (MK3/Mk3.5): Used widely for various engines including the 1.0L EcoBoost and 1.5L EcoBoost (and 1.6L Petrol/Diesel) (approx. 2011–2018). * Ford Kuga (MK2/C520): Used for the 1.5L EcoBoost and 1.6L EcoBoost Petrol engines, and some Diesel variants (approx. 2012–2019). * Other Compatible Models: Ford C-MAX, Grand C-MAX.
✔ Origin: CHINA PART (FC) (Indicates a third-party aftermarket replacement filter, commonly manufactured in China, and marketed as a budget-friendly option).
✔ Function: Filters the air drawn into the engine's intake system, providing clean air for combustion and protecting engine components, particularly crucial for the turbocharged EcoBoost engines.
This listing describes an Aftermarket replacement for the Engine Air Filter, identified by the part number AV61-96-01AE-FC. This part number cross-references the Ford Original Equipment (OE) number AV61-96-01AE (which also cross-references to 1848220). The suffix "-FC" or similar codes indicates that this is a non-OE, aftermarket part, typically manufactured in China, and marketed as a cost-effective alternative.
This filter is a necessary service component for the Ford Focus (MK3) and Ford Kuga (MK2), designed to fit the air box housing for the 1.0L and 1.5L EcoBoost Turbo Petrol Engines, among others. These small, turbocharged engines require an air filter that provides a high flow rate while still maintaining excellent filtration efficiency to protect the turbocharger from damage.
Since this part is an Aftermarket CHINA PART:
Affordability: This option offers an economical choice for routine maintenance, with significant cost savings compared to the Genuine Ford part.
Fitment: The filter is manufactured using the OE part's dimensions (a large, round/cylindrical insert) to ensure it fits correctly and seals within the air box housing.
Consideration: For high-performance and turbocharged EcoBoost engines, filtration quality and media sealing are highly critical. Budget-tier filters may offer a compromise in media quality or dust-holding capacity compared to the Genuine or premium aftermarket alternatives. It is important to verify the filter's quality before installation, especially for turbocharged vehicles.
Regular replacement of the filter is essential maintenance to:
Engine Health: Protecting the sensitive turbocharger and internal engine components from abrasive dust.
Performance: Maintaining peak engine output and minimizing fuel consumption.
Compatible Vehicle (Primary Applications - PETROL & DIESEL):
Ford Focus (MK3/Mk3.5 Chassis, 1.0L EcoBoost, 1.5L/1.6L Petrol/Diesel, approx. 2011–2018)
Ford Kuga (MK2/C520 Chassis, 1.5L/1.6L EcoBoost Petrol, 1.5L/2.0L Diesel, approx. 2012–2019)
Part Number Reference:
✔ AV61-96-01AE-FC (Aftermarket/China Part) OE Cross-Reference: AV61-96-01AE, 1848220
Part Type:
✔ Air Filter (Engine) (Aftermarket China Part)
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