Ford Focus Mk3 Air Filter Box Housing Cover Trim AV61-9600-BF

The Ford Focus Mk3 Air Filter Box Housing Cover Trim is an original air filter housing designed for Ford Focus third-generation models. This component ensures proper guidance and protection of the air drawn into the engine, which promotes stable engine operation and correct integration with the factory intake system.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: AV61-9600-BF
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: AV61-9600-BF
• Substitutable numbers: AV61-9600-BF, AV619600BF, 1862721, AV61-9600-BG, AV619600BG
• Part type: Air Filter Housing
• Category: Air Filter Housings

Purpose and Function of the Air Filter Housing

The presented Ford Focus Mk3 air filter housing is responsible for securely enclosing the filter element and properly directing the airflow to the intake manifold. A correctly selected housing:

• stabilizes airflow in the intake system, promoting smooth engine operation,
• protects the filter element from contaminants in the engine bay and moisture,
• reduces air intake noise, improving acoustic comfort inside the vehicle.

Thanks to its specific fit for the Focus generation, the housing integrates with factory mountings, intake hoses, and original mounting points.

Construction, Fitment, and Installation

The air filter housing is designed as an OEM part, meaning its geometry, mounting points, and intake channel shape comply with Ford's factory specifications. This ensures:

• precise fitment with other components of the intake system in the engine bay,
• maintenance of original airflow characteristics, without unwanted turbulence,
• installation in standard locations without the need for modifications to brackets or custom adapters.

Using this housing allows for an economical replacement of a damaged or incomplete part while maintaining the factory manufacturing standard and compatibility with the original engine equipment.

Benefits of Using an Original Ford Housing

Using an original Ford air filter housing in the Focus Mk3 translates into a range of practical operational benefits:

• guaranteed fitment – a part designed specifically for the given model, with no risk of collision with other components,
• stable filter operating conditions – proper sealing and air guidance contribute to maintaining the filter element's efficiency,
• preservation of original engine performance parameters – no interference with the factory intake system minimizes the risk of adaptation errors and sensor reading discrepancies.

This solution is particularly beneficial for post-accident repairs, replacing a damaged housing due to cracks or mechanical wear, and for restoring the car to a near-factory condition.

Condition and Service Application

The item is offered as a used part, which helps reduce repair costs while maintaining the original Ford construction. Such housings are commonly used in:

• independent workshops specializing in the Ford brand,
• body and mechanical repair shops for collision repairs,
• DIY repairs performed by owners who expect factory fitment without experimenting with aftermarket alternatives.

By retaining its original design, the housing is compatible with factory sensors and hoses, simplifying diagnostics and subsequent service.

Related Products and Technical Knowledge

If you need other Ford air filter housings, check out the Ford air filter housings available in our store to select a part that matches your car's specific engine version and year.

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