Full-Size 2004-08 Ford Trucks, SUVs Get Performance Boost with Spectre Air Filter
- Mar 25, 2016
Consult your favorite dictionary for the definition of "American pickup truck" and you'll most likely see a photo of a Ford F150, perhaps the most iconic of our full-size automotive work horses. Now in its 13th generation, it has been North American Truck of the Year (2004), Car and Driver magazine's Best Pickup Tuck (2004 and 2005), 2006 Fleet Truck of the Year and winner of the Travolta Family Entertainment Golden Icon Award for Best Truck. In 2005, more than 900,000 F-Series trucks were sold, a single-year sales record for trucks. The F150 also helped grow a different, "luxury truck" branch of the Ford family tree, when it was used as the base for the Lincoln LT pickup starting in 2005. Thumb through a few more "truck" pages and the F350 will probably pop up as well. And what about special Class C cutaway versions for mini-motorhome, cargo, emergency vehicle and construction conversions?
The F250 3/4-ton pickup fills in whatever gaps there may be between the F150 and F350, with a stout frame and a towing capacity of up to 12,000 lb. These and other truck-based vehicles built between 2004 and 2008, including the Navigator, Expedition and Excursion, share Ford's 5.4L V8 power plant, a "Ford Modular" engine that has served this group in two- and three-valve, single overhead cam, fuel-injected versions since 1993. A four-valve double overhead cam version powered the Navigator between 1999 and 2004. Such long-running, hard-working engines rely on a good supply of clean, fresh air for cooling and protection from particles making their way into the fuel delivery system. Dirty and clogged air filters, especially on injected engines, can rob power and hamper performance. Depending on driving conditions, an air filter needs to be replaced at least once a year. Now that can be accomplished with the washable, reusable HPR9687 Spectre Performance Replacement Air Filter. Designed and manufactured to fit into the stock airbox of the 5.4L V8, the Spectre Performance HPR9687 seats securely and provides excellent protection with its synthetic filter media and sturdy construction. It is engineered to add horsepower and quicker acceleration with a larger surface area that allows more airflow into your engine than ordinary paper filters. The filter comes pre-oiled and is ready to install, with no special tools are required. Because the HPR9687 can be cleaned and reinstalled, owners save on maintenance expenses and keep disposable paper filters out of landfills. With all the work the F150, F250, F350, Class C and their Super Duty cousins do, this service can be performed more frequently than once a year, ensuring better airflow and cleaner intakes on a regular basis. Spectre Performance also backs its filters with a limited 90 day warranty, so Ford truck owners can have confidence that they will be free of any material or workmanship defects. Thanks to Ford's tough construction and durability, thousands of this generation are still on the road today. With clean air and a performance boost from the Spectre Performance HPR9687 air filter, they can be there for years to come. To verify the correct air filter for vehicle, browse the Spectre Performance Search by Car or Truck, then refer to the Spectre Performance Dealer Search to find a retailer near you. The Spectre Performance HPR9687 replaces this part: The following vehicles can be fitted with a Spectre Performance HPR9687 REplacement Air Filter: |
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