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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?