While cleaning the garage I found a new/unused FL-1A from the Bronco I used to own (351W). Nowadays I have an Explorer with the 4.0L V6.
Will this filter fit the vehicle?
Will this filter fit the vehicle?
Motorcraft FL-1A for 4.0L?
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Up to 2000. 2001 appears that it could be either SAE or metric with 2002 being all the newer metric thread.
That's what wix says anyway
That's what wix says anyway
If you have a new body style ie: 2002 and up it is an FL-820S guaranteed. If 2000 and earlier it is FL-1A. 2001 you need to check the what is on the motor. Not interchangable.
I found an old FL-1A in my garage too. I need to find a home for it. It doesn't fit anything in the family fleet anymore either.
^ actually it'd work on most chrysler's if there is enough clearance
True enough FL-1A, FL-200, FL-300, FL-842 same filter different lengths.
I used Fl-1A's on my work 4.0L Aerostars for a number of years. My highest mileage Aerostar had well over 350,000 miles when I sold it and it was still running strong, with no oil added between 5,000 mile OCI's. The next closest in miles was over 250,000 miles with the same result.
We use a '97 Aerostar AWD that has over 230,00 for local work only, but the engine is still in excellent condition. All on FL-A's (or equivalent)..Mostly the real deal.
We use a '97 Aerostar AWD that has over 230,00 for local work only, but the engine is still in excellent condition. All on FL-A's (or equivalent)..Mostly the real deal.
On the Jeep TJ, it's a real tight fit on the 97-99 4.0 models; it comes real close to the upper control arm at full suspension compression. I stopped using them a couple of years ago due to this. The 00s and up have no fit problems at all due to the filter mount being horizontal.
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