Pinpoint Test Dc: Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor: Introduction

2018 Ford Expedition Limited, RWDSECTION Introduction
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This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

  • mass airflow (MAF) sensor (12B579)
  • harness circuits: IAT, GND, MAF, MAFRTN, SIGRTN and VPWR
  • PCM (12A650)
Fig 1: Identifying Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor Connector
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Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
E-Series 5.4L,
MKX
A 4
3
5
6
MAFRTN
MAF
GND
VPWR
Motorhome/Stripped Chassis/Step Van A 5
4
3
MAF
GND
VPWR
All other vehicles A 4
5
3
SIGRTN
MAF
VPWR

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ConnectorΒ 

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES .

Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
E-Series 5.4L 190-PIN B41
B40
MAFRTN
MAF
Escape/Kuga,
Fusion,
MKZ
190-PIN B41
B40
SIGRTN
MAF
F-150 198 PIN B2 SIGRTN
F-Series Super Duty 190-PIN B2
B40
SIGRTN
MAF
Fiesta 198 PIN B9
B8
SIGRTN
MAF
Focus 154 PIN E36
E55
SIGRTN
MAF
MKX 198 PIN B40 MAF
All other vehicles 198 PIN B54
B73
SIGRTN
MAF
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