Gen 3 Raptor Cabin Air Filter Replacement (2021+)
No glove box teardown this time — Ford's Gen 3 procedure is four steps and the filter just slides out. Here's what changed from the Gen 2 job.
Video: 2022 Gen 3 Ford Raptor Cabin air filter change by Caleb Janosz on YouTube.
RaptorCentral isn't affiliated with the creator; the steps below are our own write-up.
Who this is for
This is for the Gen 3 Raptor, model years 2021 and newer. The video on this page shows the job on a 2022 truck, and its own description notes it should work the same for all Gen 3 Raptors — the glove box mechanism isn't something Ford has publicly changed through the generation. If you're coming from a Gen 2 Raptor (2017–2020) and expecting the same job, it's a pleasant surprise: the Gen 2 filter sits behind a glove box that needs real dash trim removal to reach, while the Gen 3's filter comes out with Ford's much shorter four-step glove-box procedure and no trim removal at all. If that's your truck instead, see the Gen 2 Raptor cabin air filter guide — the filter itself is also a different Motorcraft part number on that generation.
Tools
- Nothing specialized — this is a hand-tools-only job
- A flashlight, to check the housing for leaves or debris before fitting the new filter
Parts
- Motorcraft cabin air filter FP-92
Steps
Open the glove box
Open the glove box the normal way, like you're reaching for whatever's inside it. You don't need to remove anything from the dashboard or console first — the entire job happens from inside the cab, and nothing outside the glove box area comes apart.
Press the tab on each side
Ford's procedure for this generation is built around two release tabs, one on each side of the glove box opening. Press both at roughly the same time rather than one and then the other — pressing only one side first can leave the box hung up on the opposite tab and make the next step harder than it needs to be.
Fully lower the glove box
With both tabs released, the glove box drops down on its hinge instead of coming out of the dash entirely. Let it swing all the way down until it stops on its own — don't force it past that point, and don't yank on it if it feels stuck; go back and check both tabs again.
Pull the glove box toward you
With the box fully lowered, pull it toward you to clear it out of its housing. This step is what actually exposes the cabin air filter's access slot, which sits directly behind where the glove box normally lives.
Slide the old filter out and note the airflow arrow
The filter slides out of its housing without tools. Before you set the old one down out of sight, find the airflow-direction arrow printed on its frame — you'll want to match that exact orientation when the new filter goes back in, and it's much easier to confirm with both filters side by side than to guess afterward.
Clear the housing of any debris
Leaves, dust and the occasional bit of road grit tend to collect in the bottom of the housing over time, especially on a truck that sees any dirt-road use. A quick look with a flashlight and a wipe-out before the new filter goes in keeps that debris from getting pushed straight into the cabin on the next cold start.
Install the new Motorcraft FP-92 filter
Slide the new filter in with its airflow arrow pointing the same direction as the one you noted on the old filter. It should seat fully into the housing under light hand pressure — if it feels like it's binding partway in, don't force it; pull it back out and check for anything blocking the slot.
Reverse the first four steps to close it back up
Push the glove box back into its housing, swing it back up into position, and press until both tabs click home. Give it a gentle tug to confirm it's actually latched the way it was before you started — a glove box that doesn't fully re-latch will rattle on the next drive, and that's an annoying thing to chase down later.
Run the blower and confirm airflow
Start the truck and cycle the HVAC fan through a couple of speeds. You're listening for anything new — a whistle, a rattle, or noticeably weaker airflow than before usually means the filter isn't fully seated or the glove box isn't latched all the way. If everything sounds and feels like it did before you started, you're done.
Specs
| Cabin air filter | Motorcraft FP-92 Source: Ford 2022 F-150 Owner's Manual (Gen 3 baseline, Raptor parts table) |
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Safety notes
- Match the airflow-direction arrow on the new filter to the old one — installing it backward restricts airflow instead of just filtering it.
- Don't force the glove box past its lowered stop; if it isn't swinging freely, check that both release tabs let go evenly.
- Dispose of the old filter with regular household trash — there's nothing hazardous in a cabin air filter.
Owner questions
- What cabin air filter does the Gen 3 Raptor use?
- Motorcraft FP-92, per Ford's 2022 F-150 owner's manual for the Raptor.
- Is this the same job as the Gen 2 Raptor's cabin filter?
- No, it's considerably simpler. The Gen 2 truck needs the glove box and surrounding dash trim removed to reach its filter (Motorcraft FP-79); the Gen 3 uses a four-step glove-box procedure with no trim removal at all.
- Does this apply to every Gen 3 model year?
- The video this page is built from is filmed on a 2022 and its own description says it should work the same across Gen 3 Raptors. We don't have a manual-sourced confirmation covering every later model year, so if anything about your glove box looks different from what's described here, check your own owner's manual before assuming it's identical.
- How often should I replace it?
- Follow the interval in your Scheduled Maintenance guide rather than a mileage number repeated here — check that section of your manual, and replace it sooner if airflow feels weak or you notice a musty smell from the vents.
- Do I need any tools for this?
- No — it's a hand-tools job from start to finish, no trim tool or screwdriver required.