Spectre Essentials Engine Air Filter by K&N: Premium, 50-Percent Longer Life: Fits Select 2007-2020 FORD/LINCOLN/MAZDA (Explorer, Police Responder, Flex, Taurus, Aviator, MKT, MKS, CX-9, 6), SPA-2395

The Spectre Essentials Engine Air Filter is a premium filter that is claimed to have a 50-percent longer lifespan. It is designed to fit select FORDLINCOLNMAZDA models, including Explorer, Police Responder, Flex, Taurus, Aviator, MKT, MKS, CX-9, 6, SPA-2395. The filter is red in color and does not make any sound. It is not washable. Customer experience and reception of this product seem to be mixed. While some customers are happy with the purchase and report that the filter works as intended and fits perfectly, others have had trouble with the fit. One reviewer mentioned that it did not fit their CX-9 despite it being listed as a compatible model. Another customer questioned the manufacturer's claims about the filter's performance and whether adequate testing had been done to prove its effectiveness. However, an automotive technician who tried the product was impressed with the filter's performance and stated that it did not affect the MAF sensor readings or fuel trim. Overall, the Spectre Essentials Engine Air Filter seems like a decent choice for those looking for a premium filter that fits certain FORDLINCOLNMAZDA models. However, buyers should be aware that there may be fitment issues with some models and that the claims about the filter's performance have not been independently verified.