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I went to replace cabin filter in a 2003 ford escape (bought escape new) there was no filter in the place filter was suppose to be. Actually damage the seal on windshield because of dry rot when getting to the place filter was suppose to be. I will not attempt this again because of the poor design to replace filter.
There are 2 bolts on the left side of the resonator.
I was looking at the 2006 Ford Escape Owner Guide and it doesn't show anything about it having a cabin air filter from the factory
With a can of freon
Possibly a bad/dirty intake air control (IAC) valve. Very easy to replace. See instructions at Autoclinix.com.
Big plastic thing on top of the engine that says 6.6 air intake resonator
resonator
A resonator.
face
It is right next to the air filter
It is Illegal to remove air bags from any vehicle.
Follow the flow of air from the air cleaner to the throttle body. You will see it.