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Ford Rapid Induction intake cover details
aFe 54-12848-B is one black vacuum-formed ABS cover for the matching installed aFe intake housing. Current manufacturer compatibility identifies 51-12842, 54-12842, 54-13025D and 54-13025R. Fit depends on that installed housing as well as the actual vehicle and engine; this cover is not a replacement factory-airbox lid or a complete intake system.
Key Features
- One black ABS cover, manufacturer service component 05-12842B3.
- Current exact manufacturer names 51-12842, 54-12842, 54-13025D and 54-13025R intake housings.
- Remove the housing trim seal before fitting the cover.
- Engage three tabs first, then align the two cover holes with the housing dimples.
- No tools or supplied fastening screws specified; no cutting or drilling instructed.
- No quantified temperature, sound, airflow or power test supplied for this accessory.
Fitment
Current exact manufacturer heading identifies Ford Edge 2011-2014 3.5L V6. The eight-page manual additionally identifies Explorer 2011-2017 non-EcoBoost and Taurus/Explorer Sport/MKS 3.5L twin-turbo EcoBoost applications with broad source headings. Existing ten named/model groups, year bounds and gaps are preserved with selected-cover retailer corroboration. Explorer XLT 2011-2017 is restored from an exact selected-part retailer table. Existing Edge 2009-2010 and Taurus SHO 2019 coverage has positive retailer support beyond the manual endpoints and remains conditional on the matching installed housing, rather than being called physically incompatible. The manual's Explorer Sport 2010 and MKS 2009 headings do not establish those exact US engine/model-year applications; no early-year extension is added. The current four parent-kit numbers are the decisive housing condition, and neither a model collection nor a parent kit's broader vehicle list establishes a factory-airbox application.
| Years | Make | Model | Named trim; actual engine and hood requirements apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2014 | Ford | Edge | Limited |
| 2009-2014 | Ford | Edge | SE |
| 2009-2014 | Ford | Edge | SEL |
| 2009-2010 | Ford | Edge | Sport |
| 2011-2017 | Ford | Explorer | Base |
| 2011-2017 | Ford | Explorer | Limited |
| 2016-2019 | Ford | Explorer | Platinum |
| 2013-2019 | Ford | Explorer | Sport |
| 2010-2019 | Ford | Taurus | SHO |
| 2010-2016 | Lincoln | MKS | |
| 2011-2017 | Ford | Explorer | XLT |
Verify 54-12848-B against the actual engine, sensor and vent connections, mounting locations and applicable emissions requirements before ordering.
Specifications
| Brand | aFe POWER |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 54-12848-B |
| Component | Rapid Induction intake cover; compatible installed aFe housing required |
| Material and finish | Vacuum-formed ABS plastic; black |
| Quantity/service component | One cover; 05-12842B3 |
| Current matched intake systems | 51-12842, 54-12842, 54-13025D and 54-13025R |
| Primary vehicle heading | Ford Edge 2011-2014 3.5L V6 |
| Broader manual engine qualifications | Edge/Explorer non-EcoBoost; Taurus, Explorer Sport and MKS twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost; source-year exceptions remain conditional |
| Mounting | Remove trim seal; engage three tabs first; align two holes over housing dimples |
| Tools/hardware | No tools specified; no supplied fasteners |
| Filter/coupling | Not included in the exact bill despite generic product-page flags |
| Performance | No quantitative airflow, dyno, temperature or sound comparison supplied |
| Emissions | Current accessory page says no CARB EO required; older manual competition boilerplate conflicts; no parent-intake certification |
| Procedure limits | No battery step, numeric torque, mileage interval, cutting or drilling specified |
What's Included
| Quantity | Manufacturer service part | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05-12842B3 | Black vacuum-formed ABS intake cover |
The shared bill illustrates the black B3 and carbon-look C1 alternatives. This selected black listing supplies one cover, not both. No filter, coupling, tube, complete housing, sensor, wiring or mounting screws are itemized. Related complete intakes and filters pictured later in the manual are separate products. Generic Filter Included and Coupler Included flags conflict with the exact cover bill.
About aFe Power
aFe Power develops application-specific intake, filtration, exhaust, cooling, tuning, suspension, drivetrain, and truck-performance components supported by product testing and documented installation requirements.
Related Parts
- Manufacturer product specifications for 54-12848-B
- Exact illustrated installation manual
- Shop the complete aFe Power collection
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is supplied for 54-12848-B?One black vacuum-formed ABS cover, service component 05-12842B3. The carbon-look version illustrated in the shared bill is an alternative, not a second cover.
Which installed intake systems are compatible?The current manufacturer lists 51-12842, 54-12842, 54-13025D and 54-13025R. Compare the actual installed housing and mounting points.
Does selecting my vehicle prove factory-airbox fit?No factory-airbox installation is established. The vehicle rows are conditional on the matching aftermarket intake housing and qualified engine.
Should the trim seal stay underneath?No. Figure A instructs removal of the housing trim seal before the cover is fitted.
What is the seating sequence?Engage the three tabs first, then align the two holes over the housing dimples as Figure B shows.
Are tools, fasteners, cutting or drilling required?The exact cover manual lists no tools and no supplied screws. It instructs no cutting or drilling.
Does the cover establish California approval for the intake?Current accessory page says no CARB EO is required, while the older manual has conflicting competition boilerplate. Neither statement establishes approval for the complete intake.
What torque, interval or measured gain is specified?No numeric torque, battery step or mileage interval is specified in this cover procedure. No quantitative temperature, sound, flow or dyno chart is supplied.
Installation Instructions
Verify aFe 54-12848-B. Read all eight manual pages, work on a cool engine and confirm the actual installed aFe housing matches one of the four current compatible intake systems. Remove its trim seal as Figure A illustrates. Slip the cover's three tabs into place first, then align its two holes over the housing dimples as Figure B illustrates. Confirm proper seating. No tools or new mounting fasteners are specified. The exact cover procedure gives no battery-disconnection step, numeric torque, mileage-based recheck, cutting or drilling; no parent-intake interval is borrowed.
Important Disclosures
The current exact page and all eight pages of its linked manual were read. Both contact sheets, complete one-cover bill, Figures A-B, related-parts, warranty and contact pages were visually inspected. Current branding is Rapid Induction; earlier Magnum FORCE naming does not turn the cover into an intake system. Current accessory page says no CARB EO is required; older manual competition-only boilerplate conflicts and is qualified without extending approval to a complete parent intake. Current manufacturer temperature/no-power-loss and retailer noise-reduction descriptions lack linked quantitative test charts; no temperature, sound, horsepower, torque or airflow figure is certified. Original bounds and native memberships remain unchanged. Broader exact-cover retailer vehicle rows remain conditional on the installed housing; early Edge and later Taurus exceptions are preserved, not deleted because absent from the primary heading. The manual's early Explorer Sport/MKS heading years are not used to invent US engine availability. No unrelated engine, trim or parent-system vehicle mapping is inferred. Turn14 exact-product information remains unavailable without authenticated access. Protected commercial data and price are unchanged.
California Proposition 65 warning: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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