2002 Ford Explorer remove and replace

2002 FORD EXPLORER
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RAINMAN058
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Computer problem
2002 Ford Explorer 80000 miles
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mass air flow sensor where it is and what it looks like
Mar 4, 2008 at 6:02 PM
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It is in the air intake snorkel and held in by a couple of large clamps.
Mar 4, 2008 at 6:06 PM
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Paul,

Thank you. Can this mass air flow sensor be replaced with half a brain on mechical backround, or does it ahve to be replaced at a Ford dealership. Saying that the ford dealer wants $400.00 to replace it.

Thank you, Rainman058
Mar 4, 2008 at 6:23 PM
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Very simple, but it may only need cleaning...or it may not be the problem.

What are the symptoms?
Mar 4, 2008 at 7:26 PM
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ford saying its bad had it there today was geting a long cranking and took to long to start but did start service soon light coming on changed air cleaner was very dirty and changed plugs service light sill comes on runing litte rough in gear at a stop light so had it to ford and they are saying need mass flow sensor and at 400 dollars thats a lot

thank you nick rainman058
Mar 4, 2008 at 8:14 PM
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Before you replace it, thry cleaning it. Remove it and spray the inside with electrical cleaner or isopropyl alcohol and q-tips. Gently clean the coiled wires. IF it doesn't work, then when you do replace it, buy a quality one, don't go for best price.
Mar 5, 2008 at 5:44 AM