How to correct an aftermarket air filter from causing improper air/fuel ratio and misfire?

I realize the gain from an aftermarket cone air filter is minimal at best, but I'd like to have one installed on my vehicle. I've had them on other cars and have never had a problem until now. I'm currently driving a 1999 Ford Taurus, 3.0 (VIN is U), Automatic Trans, etc.

I purchased the filter and the an adapter for the air flow sensor from my local autoparts store (I believe both are by Spectre).

The long story is that I removed the old housing and installed the new components. Started the car and it stuttered like crazy! I was really worried it was going to misfire or kick a piston. It sounded bad. I turned it off quick. Reinstalled the OEM parts. Restarted the car and, apart from a momentary smell of fuel, it ran fine.

So, in short, I assume the aftermarket filter is causing an improper mix of air/fuel.

Is there a solution(s) to correct this?

As long as all the sensors are still in place. The only thing a filter can do is limit the airflow. This is not a carburetor, it is fuel injected. The computer will make sure the A/F is correct.

Is there a solution(s) to correct this?

if it incorporates existing sensors and their positions, sounds like it's too restrictive for the flow rate needed. Odd, because they usually provide better flow, but engines, in oem form, typically can't take advantage of any increases in air flow rates. Which is why they are merely bling as they are not tuned for a specific engine app. The system that was on it IS!

solution would be to remove it. Put the oem system back on. You already know they are simply bling w/o tons of other mods.

I have no idea but hopefully someone does