Ford S-Max Air Filter Replacement Parts

Yes, every Ford S-Max has an air filter regardless of engine or fuel type — petrol, diesel, and any hybrid variant all draw air through a filter before it enters the engine. It is one of the few parts that genuinely applies across the entire model range. So whether you have a 1.6, 2.0, or 2.5 petrol or a 1.6, 2.0, or 2.2 diesel, you will need an air filter.

Almost certainly not — the first-generation S-Max ran from 2006 to 2015 and the second generation from 2015 onwards, and the engine families changed significantly between those generations, meaning the airbox and filter housing are different designs. Even where a similar engine code appears across generations, the ancillary packaging is typically different. Treat the two generations as separate and quote your exact engine code to the breaker so they can match the right filter for your car.

No, trim level makes no difference at all to the air filter fitted — a Zetec, Titanium, or Titanium Sport S-Max with the same engine code will all use the same air filter. Trim only affects interior specification, cosmetic features, and driver-assistance equipment, none of which changes the engine's air intake. Give the breaker your engine code rather than your trim name and they will find the right part.

Both years fall within the first-generation S-Max (2006–2015), so there is a good chance the filter is the same if the engine codes match, but you should confirm this against your registration with the breaker. The first generation received a facelift around 2010, and there were some running changes to engine variants across that period that could affect ancillary parts. Supply your engine code — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — and the breaker can verify the exact match before you commit.

Yes, diesel and petrol variants of the same capacity use different air filters because the engines are entirely different units with different airbox designs and filter dimensions. The 2.0 TDCi and the 2.0 EcoBoost petrol, for example, are not interchangeable for air intake components. Always specify both your engine code and fuel type when asking a breaker for a quote to make sure you get the correct filter.

Both fall within the first generation (2006–2015), with the facelift arriving around 2010, so if the engine codes are identical the filter may well interchange — but whether ancillary housing or mounting details changed mid-production is something you need to confirm with the breaker against your registration. Give the breaker the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and they can cross-reference their stock accurately. Never assume fitment purely on year range without that engine code confirmation.