How to Properly Handle the Mass Air Flow Sensor for Maintenance on a Ford Ranger?

Service of the mass air flow (MAF) sensor begins by disconnecting its electrical connector. Following removal of the electrical connector you must detach the MAF sensor by taking out its two securing bolts. Dispose of the worn gasket. Secure the new sensor by turning its bolts to a torque of 11 Nm (8 lb-ft). Any handling of MAF sensing elements which reside inside the airflow bypass should be avoided because damage could cause the system to fail. The MAF sensor module operates with its body as a calibrated unit during installation. Both the removal and installation must proceed in reverse order to ensure the use of a new gasket.

How to Service the Mass Air Flow Sensor on Ford Ranger?

Service of the Air Flow Meter/Sensor starts with battery ground cable disconnect then moving on to disconnecting the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector. The first step of servicing the Air Flow Meter/Sensor requires removal of the air intake tube from the MAF sensor followed by removing its four bolts. The installation should include the opposite steps of removal without touching MAF sensing elements inside the airflow bypass because damage can result in sensor failure. The MAF sensor module must be calibrated before installation together with its body as a single unit.

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Ford Ranger 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:
- 2004-2011 Ford Ranger | Edge, FX4, Sport, STX, Tremor, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Air Mass Sensor Part Number: F37Z-12B579-DARM
$76.75 MSRP: $102.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly; Mass Air Flow Sensor; MAF Sensor Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995 Ford Ranger | Splash, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 1L2Z-12B579-ARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; Air Charge Temperature Sensor; MAF Sensor Assembly.; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: 1L2Z-12B579-BA, 1L2Z-12B579-BARM, XF2Z-12B579-AA, AFLS-154, XF2Z-12B579-ABRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Ford Ranger | Edge, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: F67Z-12B579-MRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: F67Z-12B579-EA, F67Z-12B579-EBRM, AFLS-124-RM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2003 Ford Ranger | Edge, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: FO7Z-12B579-AARM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: FOTZ-12B579-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1990-1994 Ford Ranger | Custom, S, S Plus, Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.9 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: F57Z-12B579-NRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: F57Z-12B579-DBRM, F57Z-12B579-DA, AFLS-119-RM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000, 1997 Ford Ranger | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: F37Z-12B579-RRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor Assembly; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: AFLS-108-RM, F37Z-12B579-F, F37Z-12B579-FARM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1997 Ford Ranger | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XL Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 1SDZ-12B579-BBRM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Remanufactured Sensor Assembly; MAF Sensor; Air Mass Sensor
- Replaces: 1SDZ-12B579-BARM, XF2Z-12B579-BA, XF2Z-12B579-BBRM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2003 Ford Ranger | Splash, Sport, STX, XL, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor

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One of the most important sensors found in Ford ranger cars is the Mass Air Flow Sensor or MAF which is used to measure the amount of air a car engine needs in order to provide the premier performance. This information is sent to the PCM that integrates it andctlches the fuel injector time so as to provide the correct blended air/fuel mixture for burning. Various Mass Air Flow Sensor have been used on Ford Rangers; for example, Vane Meters (VAF) and Hot Wire sensors. VAF sensor for example is an efficient but likely to cause limited air flow and also undergo mechanical tread while on the other hand Hot Wire sensor provides high level of accuracy and flexibility but is likely to be compromised by contaminants. In particular issues with the MAF sensor, such as a buildup of dirt, can cause either stalling or improper air-fuel mix or sensor malfunction.

Ford Ranger Mass Air Flow Sensor Parts and Q&A

Mass Air Flow Sensor
3L3Z-12B579-BA
Q: How to Properly Handle the Mass Air Flow Sensor for Maintenance on a Ford Ranger?
A:
Service of the mass air flow (MAF) sensor begins by disconnecting its electrical connector. Following removal of the electrical connector you must detach the MAF sensor by taking out its two securing bolts. Dispose of the worn gasket. Secure the new sensor by turning its bolts to a torque of 11 Nm (8 lb-ft). Any handling of MAF sensing elements which reside inside the airflow bypass should be avoided because damage could cause the system to fail. The MAF sensor module operates with its body as a calibrated unit during installation. Both the removal and installation must proceed in reverse order to ensure the use of a new gasket.
Mass Air Flow Sensor
F67Z-12B579-MRM
Q: How to Service the Mass Air Flow Sensor on Ford Ranger?
A:
Service of the Air Flow Meter/Sensor starts with battery ground cable disconnect then moving on to disconnecting the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector. The first step of servicing the Air Flow Meter/Sensor requires removal of the air intake tube from the MAF sensor followed by removing its four bolts. The installation should include the opposite steps of removal without touching MAF sensing elements inside the airflow bypass because damage can result in sensor failure. The MAF sensor module must be calibrated before installation together with its body as a single unit.