With all of the concern being raised with the use of this filter, I went ahead and emailed K&N. I'll let you know what they tell me as soon as I get any word. Hope it's good news as the K&N filter is soooo much easier to install/uninstall compared to the Motorcraft filter. On another note, Ford really bit the big one on the design of the Zetec engine. You shouldn't have to fully suspend your passenger side tire to remove the old oil filter. Simply poor engineering!!!


1997 Contour GL Sport ATX
Zetec/2.0 liter

K&N High Flow Air Filter
Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-204)
Fram Sure Drain System
Ford Motorsport 9mm Racing Wires
Recontented Fog Lights, Rear Dome Light, Underhood Courtesy Light, Glove Compartment Light
Pirelli HPs
Kenwood in-dash CD player
Infinity 5752cf speakers
World Champion New England Patriots Fan for Life!

Wife's Car:
1998 Contour SE ATX
Duratec/2.5 liter

Mobil 1 SuperSyn 5W-30
Mobil 1 Oil Filter (M1-210)