Do the new 04 have cabin air filters

 

I may be corrected here, but I don't believe the '04's have the cabin air filters. That being said, I haven't looked extensively yet to see if it's there. On my '01 Lariat, I installed one that I bought directly from Ford. Personally, I really could tell a difference in my allergies when it was in my "old" truck and would like to puchase something equivelent for this one. It also seemed to keep alot of the dust that we have plenty of in Arizona, out of the cab.

 

I am going to do a little market research here....

the company I work for designed and builds the overhead system and overhead rail for the F150. I lead product development for our overhead products.

we are considering an air purifier module for the overhead rail

what would you pay for an airpurifier module that snaps onto the rail.

thanks for any input

Rambunctious

 

This is not an item i would consider for the rail system.
Sorry.

Mike

 

If anyone can find a filter that fits into the stock system, I'd love to hear about it. I'm getting tired of all of the dirt and ash coming into the cabin while it sits there with the windows up.

I live very close to the area of the recent large fires in SoCal, and the black ash that is still abundant is making me crazy. It's a real bear getting that off the Lariats light interior materials.

Someone must have an idea for this.

 

Rambunctious,

Just a quick question. Is there power running thru the rail, so all you do is just literally snap in a module and that's it?

For example, if you were installing your company's upcoming NAV or SAT Radio module, it would be as easy as just snapping it into place?

I'm just curious as to how any of the items that would require power would get it? And for SAT Radio, wouldn't you need the wiring harness (not in the '04's w/out DVD) for the AUX input to work?

Guess I'm just a little confused on how the rail works exactly, it sounded like a great idea with lots of potential, but then I started thinking, "How do the modules get power? Is it really that easy? Just snap in and go?"

Thanks!!!

 

my husband has allergies bad. but the truck i ordered has a moonroof. no rail. could you put something thru the air or panel air?



sheryl

 

comet

we are working with ford to put a wireharness and "junction box" in the front console. this would have open connectors with 12V and ground. each device would run wires to this junction box in the front console to get power. liek air purifier, sat radio, etc. this is independent of the harness needed for a DVD add.

we are working on powered rails for the future. but not electrified to the touch, more like track lighting.

and yes, today, a dvd would need a harness ran across the headliner, down the pillar trim, and to the radio to make it work.
that's what i did in my personal truck.

4dsr4me, many luxury cars have raplaceable filters in their HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) systems. Ford could do that with the truck possibly. Our company supplies the overhead system and seats for the ford F150. we don't supply the HVAC.

anyone pay for a module with HEPPA or high quality air purifier.

if no interest, this product will probably go on our backburner....

thanks for replies

sorry for "highjacking" your post kbigstew

ramb

 

Your company supplies the seats for the new F150? Have you seen all the posts on here about the poor seat comfort for many people? My seats seem fine for short trips, but on road trips, they become uncomfortable. What is the deal with Ford always having hard foam in the seats? Why doesn't the rear seat back fold forward on the SuperCabs and SuperCrews? Why are the headrests mounted off-center on the front seat backs?

Sorry, this may be a little off topic

 

Hi w8

sorry for the late reply. i just found your post as i was searching and gathering my rail info for a big meeting we are having on rail.

Ironically, I started my career as a seat engineer at ford and may have some insight.

The design studio at Ford drives the styling/surface of the seats. so the look is driven from their boxy styling cues of the new F150

JCi then took that surface and engineered the seat structure , foam , trim and assembly to get that finished surface

I also feel, after owning an 01 screw that JD powers type info probably mentioned tough ingress/egress (getting inand out) with the tall thigh bolsters on that truck, hence the flat cusions on the new one. I personally was disapointed seeing the bolsters gone. I would lift myself intentionally into that 01 truck as to not wear the bolsters. they looked new when i sold it. But the tall truck and bolsters probably made for many female complaint. (look at sport utes now a days, dragging on the ground........ same reason)

regarding the firm cushions. extensive research (ride and drives) have shown that firm foam gives better support and comfort in LONG term seating. soft seats sell at the dealership. most european vehicles have very firm seats. they travel long distances in europe typically (autoban)

not saying that what you or other people are experiencing is not true. just what the logic probably was when designing these seats.

I find manual seat track seats more comfortable because in a power seat there are just too many adjustments and I always seem to get it all jacked the wrong way.


Ramb

 

kbigstew,

A few days ago I went to the Wix filter (made by Dana) web site, did a search for the '04 F150, and they list a part number (24876) for a cabin air filter, as well as the engine air filter:

http://www.wixfilters.com

 

I would like to see a bin, just for and designed for, the purpose of storage. Seeing as space is kind of limited in the cab area. Maybe a pocket bin like the one that I have in my dash below the ashtray.

 

The 2004 F150 Workshop Manual published by Helm on 12/2003 states the following on page 412-00-10:

Air Distribution
Note: The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped with a cabin air filter.

I'm not sure what the cabin filter is that WIX has listed on their site, although it looks like there are several applications for it. But, according to the workshop manual, it should not be listed for the 2004 F150 of any cab style. There must be some reason for them to state this so I guess I'd be looking for an alternative if this is a concern for you. Sharper Image markets an Ionic Breeze Dashboard Ionizer. Check this out:

http://www.sharperimage.com/us/en/ca...0500&catpage=1

I am not endorsing this product. Sharper Image was just the first(and only) place I checked. I'm sure there are probably others. Good luck!

 

I thought there was a filter in the engine compartment that filtered the air being blown into the cabin. I did not mean to infer that there was a filtration system in the cabin itself. I'll have to double check that...

Page 9 of the owners manual shows an icon for a "Passenger Compartment Air Filter" but nowhere else in the manual do they mention it, nor is a part number listed. Strange.

 

What is pictured looks like the filter that I have so I'd bet it's for the '04 Heritage only assuming the kits are even still available.