Intake Air Duct

2012 Ford F 150 2WD V8-5.0LSECTION Intake Air Duct



Intake Air System Components - Exploded View

3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL (Air Cleaner) Outlet Pipes

NOTICE: Fully seat the Air Cleaner (ACL) element into the ACL (Air Cleaner) housing. Failure to do so will result in unusual engine noise.

NOTE: Disconnect the fuel vapor management hose and the crankcase vent hose quick connect couplings from the LH ACL (Air Cleaner) pipe-to-turbocharger pipe as necessary.

NOTE: Securely seal the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe and the turbocharger pipes to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

NOTE: The ACL (Air Cleaner) housing is part of the degas bottle assembly.










3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and Tubes

NOTE: Disconnect the fuel vapor management hose coupling from the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) -to-Throttle Body (TB) pipe as necessary.

NOTE: Securely seal the turbocharger pipes and the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) -to-Throttle Body (TB) pipe to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine or pressurized air from escaping.










3.7L Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly

NOTICE: Fully seat the Air Cleaner (ACL) element into the ACL (Air Cleaner) housing. Failure to do so will result in unusual engine noise.

NOTE: Disconnect the crankcase vent hose quick connect coupling from the air cleaner outlet pipe as necessary.

NOTE: Securely seal the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

NOTE: The ACL (Air Cleaner) housing is part of the degas bottle assembly.










5.0L Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly

NOTICE: Fully seat the Air Cleaner (ACL) element into the ACL (Air Cleaner) housing. Failure to do so will result in unusual engine noise.

NOTE: Disconnect the crankcase vent hose quick connect coupling from the air cleaner outlet pipe as necessary.

NOTE: Securely seal the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

NOTE: The ACL (Air Cleaner) housing is part of the degas bottle assembly.










6.2L Air Cleaner (ACL) Assembly

NOTICE: Fully seat the Air Cleaner (ACL) element into the ACL (Air Cleaner) housing. Failure to do so will result in unusual engine noise.

NOTE: Disconnect the crankcase vent hose quick connect coupling from the resonator as necessary.

NOTE: Securely seal the ACL (Air Cleaner) outlet pipe to prevent unmetered air from entering the engine.

NOTE: The ACL (Air Cleaner) housing is part of the coolant expansion tank assembly. For additional information, refer to Cooling System &/or Engine Block Heater.










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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.