Motorcraft and Wix

[buck91]

Did some service on my 2011 today including replacing the air filter after around 30k miles. The one that was in there was a Napa Gold 9883 and I installed a Motorcrat FA-1883. The old one was visibly dirty but not completely covered so I doubt flow was significantly impaired. Interestingly, the Motorcraft filter is SIGNFICANTLY thinner than the Napa Gold- I would say that the napa/wix was roughly 1.5x the thickness of the Motorcraft unfortunately I wasn't thinking at the time and didn't take any pics. The Napa/wix pleats are just shy of 2 inches from base to tip and about 5 pleats per inch. I don't much like opening airboxes multiple times so maybe somebody has a FA-1883 to compare otherwise I'll probably cave eventually and get some measurements.

 

[wdn]

I have been using WIX air filters in all my vehicles. You can’t fault a Ford owner for using Motorcraft parts that is for sure. I have found the WIX to be a little more solid. Last one I noticed was made in Poland but must are USA made.

 

[Creekside]

My fords have pretty much always seen Wix or Baldwin. Never had any filtration related issues.

 

[naterbomb]

I changed my air filter in my brothers 2019 F150. The motocraft FA1883 that came out was at least an 1" shorter media height then the WIX 49883 I replaced it with. The Wix had a lot more media then the Motorcraft. I was always use Motocraft everything before, but the last year the oil filters and air filters have been sub par to me. Hastings makes a good air filter also.

 

[buck91]

Probably due to the thinner media but I’d actually noticed a change in the engine sound while accelerating. Nothing earth shattering but it is noticeable.

 

[buck91]

Pics of the Napa gold/wix

 

[cos]

buck91,
Good to know & nice pics.

I was a Purolator fan for years until the media tearing in the oil filters became a thing. Now I'm a Wix fan for oil and air.

 

[MParr]

Today, I went to buy a replacement air filter for my 2020 F-150. I stopped at my local Ford dealer for the filter. The parts guy came out with a filter in a plain white box, with a small label on it. It showed the filters that it replaced. I also noticed the made in China COO. I questioned the parts guy about it. He said, it was from bulk packaging. I handed it back to him and told him no thanks. I went to NAPA and picked up a NAPA Gold 9883. The NAPA was much thicker and made in Mexico.
Maybe, a Ford parts guy can give some insight on the plain white boxed air filters.

 

[bdcardinal]

Today, I went to buy a replacement air filter for my 2020 F-150. I stopped at my local Ford dealer for the filter. The parts guy came out with a filter in a plain white box, with a small label on it. It showed the filters that it replaced. I also noticed the made in China COO. I questioned the parts guy about it. He said, it was from bulk packaging. I handed it back to him and told him no thanks. I went to NAPA and picked up a NAPA Gold 9883. The NAPA was much thicker and made in Mexico.
Maybe, a Ford parts guy can give some insight on the plain white boxed air filters.

The FA-1883 is one of many air filters that are on backorder through the vendor, Mann/Hummel. Parts departments are having to scramble to get anything they can to support their service departments.

 

[MParr]

I checked Tasca Parts yesterday and they are on back order.

 

[bdcardinal]

Just checked on my stock order for some and they show an estimated shipping date in August

 

[MParr]

Just checked on my stock order for some and they show an estimated shipping date in August

What are you all using?

 

[bdcardinal]

Luckily my FAD still has some. But they will also ship us the Champ labs version, which isn't ideal, but it is better than saying we don't have anything.

 

[MParr]

Luckily my FAD still has some. But they will also ship us the Champ labs version, which isn't ideal, but it is better than saying we don't have anything.

I wouldn’t have a problem using Champion Labs version, as long as they are not made in China.

 

[Plawan]

Did some service on my 2011 today including replacing the air filter after around 30k miles. The one that was in there was a Napa Gold 9883 and I installed a Motorcrat FA-1883. The old one was visibly dirty but not completely covered so I doubt flow was significantly impaired. Interestingly, the Motorcraft filter is SIGNFICANTLY thinner than the Napa Gold- I would say that the napa/wix was roughly 1.5x the thickness of the Motorcraft unfortunately I wasn't thinking at the time and didn't take any pics. The Napa/wix pleats are just shy of 2 inches from base to tip and about 5 pleats per inch. I don't much like opening airboxes multiple times so maybe somebody has a FA-1883 to compare otherwise I'll probably cave eventually and get some measurements.

I wouldn’t worry about it. Air filters seldom get fully used.
You can just buy a wix next change.