Performance Air Intake For Ford Explorer (1995-2000) With 4.0L V6 Engine Black

Stop letting that restrictive factory plastic air box choke out your Explorer's potential; it's time to let that 4.0L V6 breathe properly and deliver the throttle response you've been missing.

Performance Cold Air Intake Upgrade for Ford Explorer (1995-2000) 4.0L V6

If you have spent any time under the hood of a second-generation Explorer, you know the factory intake tract is a mess of baffled plastic designed more for silence than for flow. For the 4.0L V6—whether you’re running the OHV "Cologne" or the SOHC variant—the stock air box creates a significant bottleneck. This Performance Intake System replaces that clunky housing and the restrictive accordioned intake tube with high-flow T304 aluminum piping, ensuring a direct, high-velocity path to the manifold.

Mechanics and enthusiasts alike know that heat soak and air turbulence are the enemies of the Ford 4.0L engine. By utilizing lightweight aluminum and a high-flow conical filter, this kit reduces intake temperatures and increases the volume of oxygen available for combustion. You’ll notice the difference immediately when merging onto the highway or towing; the engine no longer feels like it’s struggling through a straw. Plus, you finally get that deep, throaty growl under load that the factory silencers were designed to hide.

Why You Need This Upgrade

• Substantial Power Gains: Increase horsepower and torque by up to 10% by optimizing the air-to-fuel ratio with unrestricted flow.
• Crisper Throttle Response: Eliminate the "laggy" feel of the stock rubber accordion tube for more immediate acceleration.
• Premium T304 Construction: Lightweight aluminum piping offers superior durability over plastic and helps dissipate heat faster.
• Lifetime Filtration: The included washable filter only requires servicing every 50,000 miles, ending the cycle of buying disposable paper filters.
• Deep Induction Note: Gives your Explorer a sporty, aggressive tone under heavy throttle without being obnoxious at idle.

Installation Notes

This is a true bolt-on upgrade that requires only basic hand tools like a screwdriver and a socket set. Pro Tip: As with any intake modification, we strongly advise disconnecting and resetting your battery terminal for a few minutes after the install. This forces the ECU to clear its "learned" trim values and recalibrate for the significant increase in air volume, ensuring you get the full performance benefit immediately.

Replaces These OEM Applications & Part Numbers

• 1995 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6
• 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6
• 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6
• 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6
• 1999 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6
• 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0L V6

OEM-FILTER-BOX-REPLACEMENT, F57Z-9600-A, F87Z-9B659-DA

Ditch the restriction and give your Ford V6 the breathing room it deserves for better fuel economy and real-world power.