Ford Refresh95 Cabin Air Filter Tweaks Interior Air Quality

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Ford Motor said today that it will roll out all-new standard certified cabin air filters called Ford Refresh95, with plans to cover a majority of its lineup by the end of 2023. Ford Refresh95 claims to be an  advanced cabin air filter. As air moves through a vehicle’s heating, air conditioning and ventilation system, it aims to help reduce microscopic particles that can originate both inside and outside a vehicle’s interior.

Ford Refresh95 availability is expected during Q4 2021 for some vehicles, including the Bronco Sport, Escape, Explorer, Mustang Mach-E, Police Interceptor Utility and Maverick. Ford says customers won’t need to purchase a new vehicle. People with compatible vehicle will be able to purchase a Ford Refresh95 air filter from their local Ford dealer, starting later this year.

According to the EPA, particles less than 10 microns in diameter, particularly those less than 2.5 microns, pose the greatest risk to health².

Ford Refresh95 Air Filters

• Filters air particles 30 times smaller than a single human hair: The average human hair is about 70 microns in diameter. Ford Refresh95 certified air filters can help remove at least 95% of 2.5-micron size traffic exhaust, organic material, metals and road dust particles³
• Helps reduce allergens: Ford Refresh95 certified air filter can trap up to 99% of some allergens, including common pollens and dust particles⁴
• Traps bacteria-sized particles: Ford Refresh95 can help reduce airborne concentrations of bacteria-sized particles⁵
• Isolates smog and soot: In dry climates with dust storms or wildfires and urban areas with heavy stop-and-go traffic during commutes, Ford Refresh95 can help filter the particulate matter found in smog and soot⁵
• Laboratory tested: Ford Refresh95 was put through third-party lab certification testing, including pressure drop testing to verify Ford Refresh95 will work throughout the recommended service interval⁶

Inevitable Footnotes

1. Assembled in the US with globally-sourced filter media and domestic parts.
2. https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/particulate-matter-pm-basics.
3. Based on filter collection efficiency at 300m3/hr. flowrate using ISO 12103-1 Arizona Test Dust Grade A2 Fine
4. Based on Ford internal collection efficiency testing using mulberry pollen, which has a typical diameter of ~10 microns.
5. Based on Ford internal collection efficiency testing using sodium chloride and dust particles that have a size range (0.05 to 10 microns) representative of the size of many common bacteria, smog and soot.
6. See owner’s manual for recommended maintenance schedule.