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Message: <blockquote data-quote="delling3" data-source="post: 1440568" data-attributes="member: 22616">Replaced my air filter element yesterday.  It's a '96 with stock airbox/intake.  I have only had the car for a short time (about 1000 miles under my belt), but today, it revealed a new trick.  Seems to happen at light throttle settings - can't tell if it happens at steady state throttle conditions or just when gently accelerating/coasting.  I will hear an intermittent howling sound - like the sound of the Vuvusela's that were so popular at soccer matches a few years back.  If I quickly tap the accelerator pedal, it stops.  When I went to autozone, I bought the filter the counter guy recommended - it isn't a Motorcraft - but it is a regular pleated paper filter.  Anyone ever encounter this?  Could this be related to the filter?  It doesn't seem to have any impact on the running of the car - but the noise is a little disconcerting.Thanks.</blockquote>