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No , there isn't a cabin air filter on a 1996 Ford Explorer ( from the factory )
According to the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Guide and one of Ford's websites : ( Motorcraft FA-1032 engine air filter is used for the 4.6 liter V8 engine in a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria )
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It could be a tear in your air cleaner hose. The hose from your air filter to the throttle body. If the mass air flow sensor does not have enough air suction ( or enough volume of air) going across it it will shut down the engine.
There isn't one.
Under dash
The Ford fiesta air filter diagram can be obtained from most Ford dealerships. The diagram can also be found at most auto-parts stores.
Any Auto Parts store will have on in stock.
The cabin air filter for a 1996 Ford Contour is located behind the glove compartment. To access it, you need to remove the glove compartment door by unscrewing any fasteners and detaching the door from its hinges. Once the glove compartment is out of the way, you can reach the filter housing to replace the cabin air filter.
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