K&N Engineering 69-3531TS Typhoon Cold Air Intake for Ford Taurus SHO and Explorer 3.5L V6

Gain a guaranteed increase in horsepower and torque with a K&N cold air intake system featuring a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube. Each system is paired with a washable, reusable High-Flow Air Filter featuring oiled cotton filter media. The oversized, conical filter design allows you to go up to 100,000 miles between filter services under normal highway driving conditions. A custom heat shield or air box helps protect intake air from the high temperature of your engine bay, and the entire system can typically be installed in less than 90 minutes. Some intakes are not legal for sale or use on any pollution controlled motor vehicle in California. See the product specifications for CARB status on each part for a specific vehicle. K&N's mandrel-bent aluminum cold air intake systems are guaranteed to provide an increase in horsepower and torque, and are protected by the K&N No-Hassle Lifetime Limited Warranty. Associated products: RF-1048DK Air Filter Wrap, RU-1048 Universal Clamp-On Air Filter, 99-5000 Filter Care Service Kit Aerosol

• Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque.
• K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty

Upgrade your vehicle’s airflow with the K&N Engineering 69-3531TS Typhoon Cold Air Intake. Designed for select Ford 3.5L V6 applications, this intake system uses a mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube to help smooth airflow and support increased horsepower and torque. Its silver finish provides a clean appearance in the engine bay, while the vehicle-specific design helps deliver a straightforward installation that can typically be completed in less than 90 minutes.

The system includes an oversized, conical K&N High-Flow Air Filter made with washable, reusable oiled cotton filter media. Under normal highway driving conditions, the filter can travel up to 100,000 miles between services, helping reduce long-term replacement costs and maintenance waste. A custom heat shield or air box helps isolate incoming air from high engine-bay temperatures, supporting consistent intake performance.

The K&N Engineering 69-3531TS is backed by the K&N Million Mile Limited Warranty and is EPA compliant. This application carries California Air Resources Board Executive Order D-269-63; verify vehicle and emissions requirements before installation. The intake is designed to fit select 2011–2015 Ford Taurus, Taurus SHO, Explorer, and Flex models equipped with the applicable 3.5L V6 engine. Always confirm exact year, model, engine, and emissions configuration before purchase.

Key Product Specifications and Technical Data

• Brand: K&N Engineering
• Part Number: 69-3531TS
• Product Type: Cold air intake system
• Intake Tube Material: Mandrel-bent aluminum
• Filter Type: Washable and reusable conical air filter
• Filter Media: Oiled cotton
• Finish: Silver
• Emissions Status: EPA compliant; CARB EO D-269-63

What’s Included

• Mandrel-bent aluminum intake tube
• Washable, reusable K&N High-Flow Air Filter
• Vehicle-specific heat shield or air box
• Required installation hardware and components

Associated products include the RF-1048DK Air Filter Wrap, RU-1048 Universal Clamp-On Air Filter, and 99-5000 Filter Care Service Kit Aerosol.

Features:

• Performance Gain: Guaranteed to increase horsepower and torque by improving intake airflow.
• High-Flow Filtration: Oversized conical oiled-cotton filter supports increased airflow and efficient filtration.
• Reusable Design: Washable filter can be serviced for up to 100,000 miles under normal highway driving conditions.
• Heat Protection: Custom heat shield or air box helps protect incoming air from high engine-bay temperatures.

Fitments:
2011 Ford Taurus SHO
2012 Ford Taurus SHO
2013 Ford Explorer Sport
2013 Ford Taurus SHO
2014 Ford Explorer Sport
2014 Ford Flex Limited
2014 Ford Flex SEL
2014 Ford Taurus SHO
2015 Ford Explorer Base
2015 Ford Explorer Limited
2015 Ford Explorer Sport
2015 Ford Explorer XLT
2015 Ford Flex Limited
2015 Ford Flex SEL
2015 Ford Taurus SHO
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
2016 Ford Explorer Sport
2016 Ford Flex Limited
2016 Ford Flex SEL
2016 Ford Taurus SHO
2017 Ford Explorer Platinum
2017 Ford Explorer Sport
2017 Ford Flex Limited
2017 Ford Flex SEL
2017 Ford Taurus SHO
2018 Ford Explorer Platinum
2018 Ford Explorer Sport
2018 Ford Flex Limited
2018 Ford Flex SE
2018 Ford Flex SEL
2018 Ford Taurus SHO
2019 Ford Explorer Platinum
2019 Ford Explorer Sport
2019 Ford Flex Limited
2019 Ford Flex SE
2019 Ford Flex SEL

Air Freight Prohibited: false
Not Carb Approved: false
Carb Eo Number: D-269-63
Ltl Freight Required: false
Prop 65: Y
Part Type: automotive
Epa: Compliant
Carb Acknowledgement Required: false
Regular Stock: t
Units Per Sku: 1