Airaid 2015-2016 Ford Mustang V8 5.0L F/I Direct Replacement Dry Filter

Airaid built the 851-344 as a direct drop-in replacement for the stock paper filter in the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang V8 5.0L. Pull the old filter out, set this one in its place, and close the airbox. No tools, no modifications, and no recalibration needed.

What makes this filter worth the upgrade over a disposable paper element is the multi-layer dry media construction. Airaid uses their SynthaMax material, which catches finer particles while still flowing air more freely than a standard paper filter. The filter measures 11.344 by 10.375 by 2.281 inches and drops right into the factory airbox. Because the media is washable and reusable, you clean it instead of replacing it each service interval, which pays for itself after a couple of filter changes.

Airaid rates this as a dry filter, meaning there is no oiling required during cleaning or reinstallation. Just wash, dry, and put it back in. For Mustang owners who want a simple, long-term airbox upgrade without going to a full cold air intake system, this is a practical first step.