Change Car Air Filter Ford Fiesta

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30–0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 15
  • 1.0 Petrol (TLB)
  • 1.1 Petrol (GUE)
  • 1.1i Petrol (G6A)
  • 1.3i Petrol (J6B)
  • 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A)
  • 1.4i Petrol (F6E)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUF)
  • 1.4i Petrol (FUG)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC)
  • 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD)
  • 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (LUH)
  • 1.8i (ZETEC-E) Petrol (RDB)
  • 1.8i 1XR2i (Zetec-E) Petrol (RQC)
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 30
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF)
  • 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4C)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4J)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4L)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4Q)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4R)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (J4T)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJA)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJC)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJE)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJJ)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJK)
  • 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (JJM)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHA)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHC)
  • 1.4i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (FHE)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1T)
  • 1.6i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (L1V)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTJ)
  • 1.8 D (Endura-DE) Diesel (RTK)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTN)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTP)
  • 1.8 TD (Endura-DI) Diesel (RTQ)
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 18
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB)
  • 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JC)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJA)
  • 1.6 (Duratec) Petrol (FYJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJB)
  • ST150 (Duratec) Petrol (N4JA)
  • ST150 (Duratec) Petrol (N4JB)
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 23
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC)
  • 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JB)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (F6JD)
  • 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (KVJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJC)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJD)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJE)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (HHJF)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJB)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UBJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (HXJB)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (RVJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (U5JA)
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 37
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC)
  • 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JH (99E))
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJD)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJC)
  • 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJD)
  • 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJE)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB)
  • 1.4, -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJD)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (UGJC)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJA)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XVJC)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJA)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJB)
  • 1.6 ST (EcoBoost) Petrol (JTJC (99X))
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (T3JA)
  • 1.6 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (TZJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJA)
  • 1.6 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (IQJC)
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 46
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JV)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JB)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JC)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Q0JD)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJF)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJH)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJJ)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJK)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJN)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (SFJP)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (Y7JA)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJE)
  • 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (YYJG)
  • 1.0 mHEV (EcoBoost) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B7JB)
  • 1.0 mHEV (EcoBoost) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (BZJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (FSJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (FSJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XPJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJA)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJB)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJC)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJD)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJE)
  • 1.1 Ti-VCT (Duratec) Petrol (XYJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJF)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJG)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJK)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJL)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJM)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XUJN)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJB)
  • 1.5 TDCi (Duratorq) Diesel (XWJC)
  • ST (1.5 EcoBoost) Petrol (YZJA)

What is the role of the Ford Fiesta air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the Ford Fiesta air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the Ford Fiesta air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

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8 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Fiesta Mk I 1976-1989 1976-1989 0.9 Petrol (TLA), 1.0 Petrol (BL09HTKA), 1.0 Petrol (TKA), 1.1 Petrol (GLA), 1.1 Petrol (GLW), 1.3 Petrol (J3E) Petrol
Fiesta Mk II 1983-1989 1983-1989 1.6 D Diesel (LTB) Diesel
Fiesta Mk III 1989-1997 1989-1997 1.0 Petrol (TLB), 1.1 Petrol (GUE), 1.1i Petrol (G6A), 1.3i Petrol (J6B), 1.3i Petrol (JBC), 1.4i CAT Petrol (F4A), 1.4i Petrol (F6E), 1.4i Petrol (FUF), 1.4i Petrol (FUG), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJC), 1.6 8V XR2i Petrol (LJD), 1.6 RS Turbo Petrol (LHA), 1.6i (Zetec-E) Petrol (L1G)… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta MK IV 1995-2004 1995-2004 1.0 Petrol (ZH10JRY), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHA), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHB), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHC), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHD), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHE), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHF), 1.25i (Zetec-SE) Petrol (DHG), 1.3i (Endura-E) Petrol (IS), 1.3i (Endur… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk V 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (FUJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (M7JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JA), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (A9JB), 1.3 (Duratec) Petrol (BAJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (FXJB), 1.4 TDCi (Dura… Diesel, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2008-2012 2008-2012 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (SNJB), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJA), 1.25 (Duratec) Petrol (STJB), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJA), 1.4 (Duratec) Petrol (SPJC), 1.4 , -LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJB), 1.4 LPG (Duratec) LPG,Petrol (RTJA), 1.4 TDCi (Duratorq) Dies… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VI 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (P4JD), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJA), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJB), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJC), 1.0 (Duratec) Petrol (XMJD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JE), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Pe… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Fiesta Mk VII 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.0 (EcoBoost) Ethanol (E100),Petrol (M0JD), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (B7JC), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JA), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M0JB), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JL), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JM), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M1JP), 1.0 (EcoBoost) Petrol (M… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Ethanol (E100), LPG, Petrol

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