P0104: Mass Or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION P0104: Mass Or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
P0104 - MASS OR VOLUME AIR FLOW A CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT/ERRATIC

Description:  A fault exists in the mass air flow (MAF) A circuit, or the air tube containing the sensor, causing an incorrect air flow reading.
Possible Causes:  Intermittent circuit A open or short. Air leaks in the tube from the MAF sensor to the throttle body.
Diagnostic Aids:  VERIFY the integrity of the Mass Air Flow Sensor circuit A, for intermittent fault. CHECK the Mass Air Flow Sensor tube for air leaks.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All - GO to PINPOINT TEST DC: MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR Step 4. GO to PINPOINT TEST DC: MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR Step 1.
RENDER: 1.0x

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