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

2021 Ford Transit-350 XLT, 3.5L Eng VIN G, RWDSECTION Introduction

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: Mass Airflow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor Connector
G13711289Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
EcoSport, Mustang, Transit Connect A 4
5
3
SIGRTN
MAF
VPWR
All other vehicles B 3
1
SIGRTN
MAF
Fig 2: Mass Air Flow Bank 2, Sensor 1/Intake Air Temperature Bank 2, Sensor 1 (MAF21/IAT21) Sensor Connector
G07432169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Pin Circuit
4 SIGRTN (Signal Return)
5 MAF21 (Mass Air Flow Bank 2, Sensor 1)
3 VPWR (Vehicle Power)

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ConnectorΒ 

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to Reference Values.

Vehicle Connector Pin Circuit
EcoSport 198 PIN B9
B8
SIGRTN
MAF
Ford GT 198 PIN B9
B8
E32
E27
SIGRTN
MAF
SIGRTN
MAF21
Mustang 5.0L 306 PIN B58
B36
SIGRTN
MAF
Mustang 5.2L, Transit Connect 2.5L 198 PIN B54
B73
SIGRTN
MAF
Transit Connect 2.0L 198 PIN B89
B90
SIGRTN
MAF
All other vehicles 306 PIN B58
T39
SIGRTN
MAF
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