Cold Air Intake for Ford Escape Limited XLS XLT (2001-2004) 3.0L V6 Engine

Breathe New Life into Your Duratec 30 V6 with Enhanced Airflow

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, and Mercury Mariner owners running the high-revving Duratec 30 V6 engine. Whether you’re daily driving or looking for a bit more punch on the highway, this is the foundational mod for your platform.

The Problem: The Duratec 30 V6 is a solid workhorse, but the factory air box is a major choke point. The stock corrugated rubber tubing and restrictive paper filter create excessive turbulence and intake air temperature (IAT) spikes. This factory setup is designed for silence, not efficiency, which often leaves the engine feeling sluggish during passing maneuvers.

The Solution: We engineered this intake to replace the restrictive factory plumbing with smooth-bore T304 aluminum. By streamlining the air path to the throttle body, we’ve improved the volumetric efficiency of the Duratec 30, resulting in sharper throttle response and a much more aggressive engine note when you bury the needle.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Optimized Power Delivery: Dyno-tested to improve horsepower and torque by up to 10% by allowing the engine to pull air more freely than the stock baffled box.
• Premium T304 Construction: Lightweight aluminum piping dissipates heat faster than factory plastic and won’t crack or degrade over time.
• No-Hassle Maintenance: Includes a high-flow, washable pleated filter that only requires cleaning every 50,000 miles, saving you money on disposable paper filters.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 2001-2004 Ford Escape (Limited, XLS, XLT) with 3.0L DOHC V6 Engine
• 2001-2004 Mazda Tribute (All Trims) with 3.0L DOHC V6 Engine
• 2005-2008 Mercury Mariner (All Trims) with 3.0L DOHC V6 Engine
• Compatible with both Automatic and Manual Transmissions

Interchange Part Numbers:

CAI-FE0104-V6, 3.0L-DURATEC-V6-INTAKE

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. This kit is designed for a direct bolt-on installation using basic hand tools in under an hour. Pro Tip: Always disconnect your battery terminal for 10 minutes after installation; this forces the ECU to reset its fuel trim maps and “learn” the new, increased airflow for maximum gains right out of the driveway.