Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits

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If you’re in search of Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits aftermarket or OEM parts, consider your search over! Advance Auto Parts carries 17 Performance Air Intake Kits from top brands with prices ranging from $209.99 to $472.99.

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Essential Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits

K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2564)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 11 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2573)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 11 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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aFe POWER – Magnum FORCE Cold Air Intake: Gain up to 17 Horsepower! Oiled Air Filter For Maximum Airflow (Part No.54-12842)

Magnum FORCE Cold Air Intake: Gain up to 17 Horsepower! Oiled Air Filter For Maximum Airflow

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$338.99
7″ Large Air Filter: This intake system utilizes a pre-oiled, large 7″ tall conical 360 degree radial flow performance air filter with 5-layers of progressive finer mesh cotton media providing maximum airflow and performance. Top Mounted Heat Shield Design: aFe developed this heat shield to snap onto the top of the lower half of the factory air box to provide a hassle-free installation utilizing factory mounting locations. High Quality Tube: This system uses a high quality, dyno-tuned intake tube to achieve maximum power gains while maintaining a perfect fit.

Product Features:
  • Outflows The Factory Intake System By 24%
  • CAD-Designed Roto-Molded Intake Tube
  • 1-Piece Powder coat Heat Shield Utilizes Stock Mounting Locations
  • Washable And Reusable Air Filter For Max. Performance
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 3 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2527)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 3 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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Spectre – Cold Air Intake Kit Engineered to Add Horsepower & Torque (Part No.9038)

Cold Air Intake Kit Engineered to Add Horsepower & Torque

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$209.99
Spectre air intake systems are designed to get more horsepower and torque from your vehicle while working to protect your engine from harmful debris. This air intake system comes with a washable, reusable low restriction Spectre air filter, polished aluminum intake tubing and a black powder coated heat shield to help prevent heated engine air from entering the intake inlet. Spectre air intakes come with couplers, stainless steel clamps, bracket, velocity stack, and all necessary hardware for an OE fit and finish.

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED TO INCREASE HORSEPOWER AND TORQUE: Dyno-tested with up to 50% more airflow than restrictive factory box air filter and intake tube
  • BETTER TOWING: Improves acceleration and uphill performance when towing by improving throttle response
  • IMPROVED ENGINE SOUND: Hear the power under the hood
  • WORLD CLASS PROTECTION: Pushing the limits of engine protection by protecting your engine from harmful contaminants and debris
  • EASY MAINTENANCE: No filter cleaning required for up to 100,000 miles
  • EASY TO INSTALL: Bolt-on power in less than an hour with basic hand tools- Spectre air intake systems are one of the easiest ways to increase horsepower
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE AIR FILTER: Advanced oiled synthetic filter design helps protect your engine against damaging contaminants
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
  • Product might not be available in all states due to local laws.
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 11 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.77-2587KS)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 11 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$472.99
Gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with K&N cold air intake system featuring mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque.
  • Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter.
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration.
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube.
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions.
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools.
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty.
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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aFe POWER – Magnum FORCE Cold Air Intake: Gain up to 35% More Airflow With Oiled Air Filter For Maximum Airflow (Part No.54-12622)

Magnum FORCE Cold Air Intake: Gain up to 35% More Airflow With Oiled Air Filter For Maximum Airflow

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$365.99
Easy to install one piece 16-gauge powder-coated heat shield requires no cutting or drilling. Stylish powder-coated steel or brushed aluminum cover blocks heat and directs cold air to the filter while quieting intake noise. The precision designed molded plastic intake tube maximizes airflow volume and speed for optimum power gains. 360 degree flow, washable and reusable, limited lifetime filters are high flow and high performance.

Product Features:
  • Uses Pro 5R Filter For Maximum Air Flow
  • Rotomolded Plastic Tube For Maximum Air Flow
  • 31% cfm Flow Gain
  • Improved Throttle Response
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Airaid – Performance Air Intake System (Part No.402-260)

Performance Air Intake System

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$367.99
The AIRAID MXP Air Intake System represents the ultimate in AIRAID’s cold air induction systems And delivers higher levels of horsepower And acceleration gains for high-performance gas And diesel vehicles. Some AIRAID MXP Air Intakes start with a replacement one-piece roto-molded air box that addresses the shortcomings of the restrictive factory design. Housed inside the air box is an AIRAID premium air filter for outstanding air flow And filtration. Air is directed through a new air intake tube constructed of cross-linked, high-density polyethylene that is designed using extensive computer modeling to maintain proper mass air flow readings And calibration. Many MXP Air Intake Systems have a built-in velocity stack, which further promotes airflow. What this all means is that you get a simple-to-install, yet extremely sophisticated system to increase air flow while maintaining proper air-to-fuel ratios, thereby eliminating the need for recalibration after installation. Just bolt it on And go! Some AIRAID air intakes are not legal for sale or use in California And other states adopting California emission standards, while others are 50 state legal. View the product’s vehicle applications to determine the legal status for each vehicle.
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.77-2594KC)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$472.99
Gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with K&N cold air intake system featuring mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution-controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque.
  • Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter.
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration.
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube.
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions.
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools.
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty.
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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aFe POWER – Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System with Pro DRY S Filter (Part No.50-70108D)

Momentum GT Cold Air Intake System with Pro DRY S Filter

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$435.99
This 360-degree radial flow air filter features our oil-free Pro DRY S media with three layers of synthetic media for maximum convenience. Its progressive layering provides great filtration efficiency and dust holding capacity, while not requiring the use of oils. This media is best suited for street and light off-road use. Its inverted top makes for more filter surface area, resulting in longer service intervals. The smooth one-piece sealed housing, constructed of heat-resistant cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), features our patented pending filter-to-housing interface. Its innovative design minimizes the total number of parts, making for an easy installation. A large, clear sight window allows for hassle-free filter inspection, without having to disassemble your system. This system features high quality, computer-designed, dyno-tuned intake tube to achieve maximum power gains while maintaining a perfect fit. Its XLPE material is heat soak resistant and extremely durable. Stainless-steel clamps are included for strength, and a premium silicone coupling allows for ample flexibility. Momentum GT intakes are designed with fewer parts for a fast and easy installation.

Product Features:
  • Washable and Reusable Pro DRY S Air Filter for Maximum Convenience
  • Innovative Filter-to-Housing Interface for Easy Installation
  • Clear Sight Window for Convenient Filter Inspection Without Disassembly
  • Premium Clamps and Silicone Coupling Provide a Secure Seal
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 5 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.77-2529KP)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 5 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$419.99
Gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with K&N cold air intake system featuring mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque.
  • Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter.
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration.
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube.
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions.
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools.
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty.
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 7 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2529-1)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 7 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 6 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2536)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 6 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.69-3531TS)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$419.99
Gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with K&N cold air intake system featuring mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque.
  • Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter.
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration.
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube.
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions.
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools.
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty.
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 9 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2528)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 9 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 14 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.77-2575KS)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 14 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$472.99
Gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with K&N cold air intake system featuring mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque.
  • Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter.
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration.
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube.
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions.
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools.
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty.
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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K&N – Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 9 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter (Part No.57-2539)

Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 9 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter

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$367.99
A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) rotationally-molded tube helps increase the volume of airflow to your engine, and provides a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque. These systems are paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 60 minutes. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle.

Product Features:
  • Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque
  • Roto-molded HDPE intake tube paired with oversized oiled cotton air filter
  • Engineered to provide high airflow and exceptional filtration
  • Replaces factory air filter and intake tube
  • Filter only requires cleaning every 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions
  • Typical installation can be completed in 60 minutes or less with simple hand tools
  • No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Will not void vehicle warranty(limited)
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Performance Air Intake Kits Brands You Can Trust For Your Ford Explorer

4 trusted brands of Performance Air Intake Kits line our shelves, ready to help keep your Ford Explorer running smooth. Below are some of the most popular brands and their top Performance Air Intake Kits offerings:

Popular K&N Performance Air Intake Kits

K&N products for the Ford Explorer span several categories. Some of the highest-rated K&N Performance Air Intake Kits that will fit your Ford Explorer are:

Top Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits from K&N

Your Ford Explorer will be purring again thanks to K&N brand Performance Air Intake Kits available for online order or in-store pick up. Popular K&N parts include:
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $419.99
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Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
Performance Air Intake Kits
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 14 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $472.99
(15)
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 14 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
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Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 7 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $367.99
(5)
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 7 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
Performance Air Intake Kits

Most Purchased Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits from K&N

When you buy the most frequently purchased K&N brand Performance Air Intake Kits, you can be confident it will be the right part for your Ford Explorer. Here are the K&N Performance Air Intake Kits Advanced Auto customers buy the most:
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $419.99
(23)
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
Performance Air Intake Kits
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 14 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $472.99
(15)
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 14 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
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FAQs for Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits

What are the most purchased Performance Air Intake Kits for the Ford Explorer?

Out of 17 Performance Air Intake Kits for the Ford Explorer, the most popular in our inventory are:
Cold Air Intake Kit Engineered to Add Horsepower & Torque
from $209.99
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Cold Air Intake Kit Engineered to Add Horsepower & Torque
Engine Cold Air Intakes
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 11 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $472.99
This product is not rated
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 11 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
Engine Cold Air Intakes
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $472.99
This product is not rated
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 10 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
Engine Cold Air Intakes

What are the top-rated Ford Explorer Performance Air Intake Kits?

Top-rated Performance Air Intake Kits for your Ford Explorer based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 5 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $419.99
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Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 5 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
“The service was great and so was the product. I never dreamed that a cold air intake could produce so much more power. It was so easy to install and i”
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 9 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
from $367.99
(2)
Cold Air Intake: Adds Up To 9 Horsepower, With Washable Air Filter
“Easy to install. Improved horsepower & mileage. Should have purchased it a long time ago.”