How to Service and Repair a Mass Air Flow Sensor on Ford F-150?

The service process for the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor begins by disconnecting the battery ground cable together with opening the engine air cleaner. Begin MAF sensor service by unconnecting its wiring harness connector then remove the air cleaner clamp and separate the air cleaner inlet from its outlet point. Avoid handling the MAF sensor elements since this could cause unit failure. Use scissors to cut tape from the extension harness wire loom and pull it from near the grommet within the air cleaner without touching MAF sensor wires. Pull the grommet from the outlet side of the air cleaner before inserting it along the extension harness. The outlet side MAF sensor plate and mass air flow sensor need to be removed so you can disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector then take out the nuts to divide the MAF plate from the sensor. Before installing the components reverse all steps while making sure the grommet at the extension harness correctly seats within the engine air cleaner housing to avoid engine air intake. The MAF sensor module requires replacement alongside its body as an integrated unit to match the fitment between engine air cleaner inlet and outlet.

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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 6L3Z-12B579-A
$47.09 MSRP: $65.15
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Ford F-150 | FX2, STX, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: BR3Z-12B579-A
$102.10 MSRP: $164.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor; Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: RH/LH
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2018-2020, 2010-2014 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lariat Limited, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L CNG, 6 Cyl 3.7 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.7 L LPG, 8 Cyl 5.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 3L3Z-12B579-BA
$138.13 MSRP: $227.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Air Charge Temperature Sensor; Intake Air Temperature Sensor; MAF Sensor; Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: 4.6L, Police
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2010 Ford F-150 | FX2, FX4, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Limited, Platinum, STX, SVT Raptor, THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: XL3Z-12B579-BBRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: XL3Z-12B579-BARM, XL3Z-12B579-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Ford F-150 | Base, Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 1L3Z-12B579-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: 1L3Z-12B579-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford F-150 | Harley-Davidson Edition, King Ranch, Lariat, Lightning, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: YC2Z-12B579-BBRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor; Sensor
- Replaces: YC2Z-12B579-BA, YC2Z-12B579-BARM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Air Mass Sensor Part Number: XL3Z-12B579-ABRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Mass Air Flow Sensor; MAF Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2000 Ford F-150 | Base, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat, Lightning, XL, XLT | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: F8LZ-12B579-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor; Sensor
- Replaces: F8LZ-12B579-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2000 Ford F-150 | Base, Custom, Eddie Bauer, Harley-Davidson Edition, Lariat, Lightning, Special, XL, XLT, XLT Lariat | 6 Cyl 4.9 L BI-FUEL, 6 Cyl 4.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: F6ZZ-12B579-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: AFLS-182-RM, F6DZ-12B579-ARM, F6DZ-12B579-EARM, AFLS-120-RM, F6ZZ-12B579-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2004 Ford F-150 | Base, FX4, King Ranch, Lariat, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.4 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.4 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.4 L GAS
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Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: LC3Z-12B579-B
$167.51 MSRP: $266.00
You Save: $98.49 (38%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Temperature Sensor; Air Mass Sensor; Sensor
- Replaces: LC3Z-12B579-A, AFLS-198
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021 Ford F-150 | King Ranch, Lariat, Platinum, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL

Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor

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Another important part in Ford F-150 cars is the mass air flow sensor, it measures the airflow into the car's engine, which helps the engine control unit or ECU to adjust fuel delivery. This sensor helps in determining the right fuel to air mixture that improves combustion and results in low emissions. Many of the Ford F-150 models have incorporated different form and types of the Mass Air Flow Sensors, the Vane Meter and Hot Wire. The Vane Meter is good for measuring velocity and causes less turbulence and further complications such as mechanical wear, but it does not allow a lot of airflow While, the Hot Wire sensor is more accurate and can be adjusted easily but is affected by such things as contaminants. There are also other less standard models ranging from Hot Film and Karman vortex sensors each of which works in entirely different ways yet all serve to measure airflow correctly. Closely related to the functioning of the Ford F-150 vehicles, one of the main aspects is the Mass Air Flow Sensor which should be maintained properly.

Ford F-150 Mass Air Flow Sensor Parts and Q&A

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Q: How to Service and Repair a Mass Air Flow Sensor on Ford F-150?
A:
The service process for the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor begins by disconnecting the battery ground cable together with opening the engine air cleaner. Begin MAF sensor service by unconnecting its wiring harness connector then remove the air cleaner clamp and separate the air cleaner inlet from its outlet point. Avoid handling the MAF sensor elements since this could cause unit failure. Use scissors to cut tape from the extension harness wire loom and pull it from near the grommet within the air cleaner without touching MAF sensor wires. Pull the grommet from the outlet side of the air cleaner before inserting it along the extension harness. The outlet side MAF sensor plate and mass air flow sensor need to be removed so you can disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector then take out the nuts to divide the MAF plate from the sensor. Before installing the components reverse all steps while making sure the grommet at the extension harness correctly seats within the engine air cleaner housing to avoid engine air intake. The MAF sensor module requires replacement alongside its body as an integrated unit to match the fitment between engine air cleaner inlet and outlet.