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Below is a screenshot of the maintenance schedule for 150k miles

Lol yes I’m aware that Ford calls it a lifetime air filter but at the same time the service manual says replace at 150k miles (apparently lifetime=150k) I have occasionally driven some dusty roads which is why they are recommending replacing it early. You actually CAN see the condition of the filter as there is a port for this very purpose and I saw this for myself. I know you can’t replace just the air filter which is why I replaced the whole air cleaner box. It was somewhat of a pain to get to as I had to pull the wheel liner and partially remove the bumper but I was able to get it swapped out in about 1.5 hours If you’re still confused as to what I replaced just do a Google search for the part numbers listed above in my original post.

So the ford dealership did a multi point inspection on my 2011 FFH. They told me that my air filter is looking dirty and they recommend replacing it (I'm currently at 127k miles) I ordered the part online from Wholesale Ford Parts Fast and even put in my vin to verify correct part. The part that was supposed to be sent (even listed in the order confirmation) was BH6Z-9600-B The part I received was BH6Z-9600-AA Comparing them side by side they look identical other than the intake tube looks different. I would have returned it and had them send me correct part but I am going to be driving this car 11 hours to CA this weekend and I'll be there working for the next 10 weeks. I was able to easily swap out the intake tube from my old air cleaner so now everything appears identical as far as I can tell. Everything bolted up and went together just fine and MAF sensor connector matched the new MAF sensor. Car still runs fine after install. My question is, when I look up the part number they sent me it states it's for 3.5L Should I keep the part because everything fits and it's running fine or should I switch back to my old air cleaner (pain in the butt to get to btw) and request an exchange? If I request an exchange that means I will be driving with my dirty filter for the next 10 weeks until I return back home. I'm wondering if the only difference between the two really is JUST the intake tube (one points straight up and the other turns 90 degrees at the top) Hard to tell if there are other differences inside the unit. Should I just keep it and run with it?

My car is a 2011 Fusion Hybrid. I need to change my oil and spark plugs. This will be the first time doing both since I bought the car used last fall and it has now hit 100k. I just need to know what are the best oil filters and spark plugs for these cars?

Yes that was it! I slapped the dash above the louvers you mentioned and it stopped the sound. Thank You!

Here is a video of the sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEJ-_kg2-pA

This morning when I started my car (2011 FFH) it went straight to ICE mode (no EV) and immediately started making an annoying buzzing sound from the dash which lasted a good 5 minutes while driving to work. This is the first time I've experienced this sound but I've only owned the car since August. Has anyone else experienced this? What could this sound be? It was 29 degrees and I'm pretty sure the sound has something to do with the cold.