When compared to its earliest ancestor, the 1948 Ford "Bonus," the latest Ford F250 is like a huge draft horse compared to a small burro. Those early truck engines cranked out a mere 90 horsepower; today's Ford F Series truck engines put out over four times that amount. Interestingly, these new larger engines are often more fuel-efficient than the smaller, older ones, thanks in large part to today's sophisticated, high-tech fuel delivery systems.
Despite this gas mileage on the most sophisticated vehicles can really suffer if the air filter is not changed as needed. Since the fuel needs to be mixed with oxygen in order to ignite in the cylinders, the Ford F250 Air Filter is a vital component of the fuel system.
Without an air filter, engine systems would soon become clogged with dust and other particles. A dirty air filter will still protect the Ford F250 engine from dust, but it will also "choke" the engine by literally cutting off its air supply. This, in fact was the reason for a choke knob in older vehicles; an engine which was cold or running under a heavy load required more fuel than air. Such a "rich" fuel mixture is undesirable for regular driving conditions, however, since it wastes fuel and may cause excess carbon to build up on the valves. A new Ford F250 Air Filter should be installed every time the oil is changed , or every three months.When it's time for a new Ford F250 Air Filter, shop our online catalog for the guaranteed lowest prices - we will meet or beat any competitor's price, and provide free shipping on orders that total $50 or more.