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Last reviewed July 1, 2026
TL;DR Disposable pleated panel filter confirmed as a drop-in for the 2009-2026 Ford F-150 across all engine variants, with fitment cross-checked against two independent catalogs. FRAM's "2X engine protection" claim cites ISO 5011 testing conducted by FRAM Group's own laboratory against a generic retail brand baseline; no independent third-party lab has verified the CA10262, so the efficiency claim is plausible but unconfirmed.
A single-use pleated synthetic-blend panel filter (11" x 11" x 3") with an orange polyurethane foam sealing rim and plastisol polymer frame. FRAM's "2X engine protection" marketing is backed by FRAM Group's own ISO 5011 test comparing the CA10262 to generic retail equivalents, not OEM-supplier-grade alternatives such as the Motorcraft FA-1898; no independent automotive lab or consumer publication has separately verified the result. The 12,000-mile stated service interval is consistent with community experience across a large and diverse owner base, including owners on gravel roads and in dusty conditions who report no premature filter degradation. Fitment is confirmed against the ServicePro 2019 catalog and the FRAM FA2016 automotive catalog for the 2009-2026 F-150 across all production engines, and for the Ford Expedition (2007-2016) and selected F-Series Super Duty applications.
The right pick for a 2009-2026 F-150 owner (or Expedition owner in the same generation) who wants a confirmed drop-in replacement at competitive pricing and is comfortable with an OEM-interval disposable. Community evidence is strong on fitment and service life; the filtration efficiency claim is plausible but carries only manufacturer-testing support. Skip it if your F-150 is a 2027 or newer model year and confirm the part number applies to your specific truck before ordering, as the FRAM FA2016 catalog covers applications through the 14th-generation platform; a future refresh may use a different air box. Also skip if you need independently certified filtration efficiency data for a specific application such as heavy construction dust or documented allergen load; the Motorcraft FA-1898 is the direct factory-spec alternative for that scenario.
Passive replacement component; no chemical exposure pathway during installation or removal; no SDS applies. Environment score of 4 reflects the standard disposable lifecycle: single-use construction replaced at 12,000-mile intervals, composite media (synthetic fiber + polymer frame + foam seal) with no recyclable components in standard municipal programs, and no manufacturer take-back or recycling program.
An engine air filter only does its job if it actually fits your car, and the same vehicle often takes a different part year to year. Before you buy, find the engine air filter for your vehicle in the CarCareTruth air-filter finder and pick your year, make, and model to see the filters that fit, ranked by our independent score and cross-checked against multiple catalog fitment sources.
The CA10262 covers the 2009-2026 Ford F-150 across all engine variants: 3.5L EcoBoost, 2.7L EcoBoost, 5.0L V8, 3.3L V6, and the earlier 3.7L V6 used in older-generation trucks. Fitment is confirmed against two independent catalogs (ServicePro 2019 and FRAM FA2016). Always verify your exact model year and engine variant before ordering, as platform changes at the 2027 model year and beyond are not yet confirmed in available catalog data.
FRAM defines '2X engine protection' as their measure of a filter's dirt-trapping efficiency, tested under ISO 5011. The key detail: the comparison baseline is 'the average leading standard retail brand air filter,' not an OEM-supplier-grade competitor. The ISO 5011 test was conducted by FRAM Group's own laboratory, not an independent third party. The claim is plausible for what it compares against, but no independent lab has verified the CA10262 against OEM-equivalent alternatives such as the Motorcraft FA-1898.
The orange rim is polyurethane foam, consistent with FRAM Extra Guard standard construction. It is not natural rubber (latex). EPDM and polyurethane foam seals are synthetic and do not carry a latex allergy risk. This was confirmed from product imagery and FRAM's standard materials for the Extra Guard line; no latex deduction applies to the health score.
The Motorcraft FA-1898 is the Ford OEM-supplier equivalent for the same fitment. No independent ISO 5011 or flow-bench comparison between the CA10262 and FA-1898 was found in publicly available sources. Community reviews support both products for fit and service life; the CA10262 is typically priced competitively against OEM dealer pricing. Without independent comparative test data, neither can be declared superior on filtration performance.
FRAM's stated interval is 12,000 miles or 12 months. The large owner community, including drivers on gravel and dirt roads, shows no documented premature clogging at the stated interval. Follow your vehicle owner's manual recommendation; Ford typically specifies 15,000-30,000 miles for normal duty, but dusty driving conditions (gravel roads, construction zones, off-road) warrant checking the filter condition at 12,000 miles regardless of brand.
The Amazon listing for FRAM Extra Guard Engine Air Filter (CA10262) carries a California Prop 65 warning. California requires this warning on a very wide range of manufactured goods — including rubber, vinyl, plastic, and metal automotive parts — whenever trace exposure to any of roughly 900 listed substances (commonly phthalates or heavy metals) is possible, regardless of whether the specific product poses a meaningful health risk. As a passive accessory, FRAM Extra Guard Engine Air Filter (CA10262) has no Safety Data Sheet, so there's no chemistry breakdown to translate beyond that.
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