Sounds like you have other problems, as your filter seems to be doing it's job.
I have 72,000 miles on my original filter, and no problems. I've got a new one to install, just haven't gotten the gumption to crawl under there and replace it....LOL
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'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner
'94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van
'06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed
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