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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012F 150 2WD V8-5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSEXPLODED VIEWSINTAKE AIR DUCT
2012 Ford F 150 2WD V8-5.0L
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.
1. Refer to the procedures and/or exploded views for any Warnings, Notices, Notes, Materials, Specifications, and Special Tools. Items in the exploded views may not be listed in order of removal.
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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.