Ford Help Again. MAF sensor? - Page 2

katoranger · 02-04-2010, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by montanaoffroader

Last summer a friend of mine had similar problems with a 92 Exploder, turned out to be a bad intake gasket. Took us a little while to figure it out, it threw out a bunch of codes in KOER test.

With 300k on the clock, I think I would check the compression before I spent any real money on it, though.

Just my $.02

Good Luck, Mike

A think a replacement vehicle is on the short list. I haven't been back over to try anymore things.

Reveeen · 02-04-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ200cc

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Originally Posted by TurboT

..or you could do away with it and drive a DODGE. Fix all your problems.

..good luck with it.

Thats funny, I sell more parts for new dodges than any other car on the road. The vehicle I sell the least parts for are Subarus and Hondas....Fords are the hardest to figure out because they change a part every six months and chevys can't make a fuel pump or a cv shaft last to save a life. My best advice is to purchase an older vehicle with simple problems or buy A subaru or Honda. I might also go with only a newer chevy..They are fighting hard to get back in the quality fight.

Fixing Dodges kept me in grocery money for many years!

@300,000 I would do a complete "old-time" diagnostic: check compression and *timing chain* (if not a 4 cylinder) use an ohm meter on the wires, clean-up check coil packs/distributor (if a distributor check the advance mechanisms, both mechanical and vacuum, check vacuum advance for vacuum supply) look/check the EGR system, including function and gasket. The thing has to be reasonably healthy before you go sensor hunting.

katoranger · 02-04-2010, 11:04 AM

I am thinking that the compression is probably getting low. It is a 4.0 v6. I am not sure if has a distributor or not.

Compression test? Those plugs are not easy to find. Can't I just pushed it off a cliff.

Allen

davidsonsgccc · 02-05-2010, 07:44 AM

if you should decide to push it off a cliff make sure there isnt a forum member riding at the bottom. 8O

katoranger · 02-05-2010, 08:22 AM

I believe it is soon destined for the craigslist. About the only thing it has going is a straight body.

katoranger · 02-06-2010, 05:01 PM

Well I installed a used MAF sensor and the check engine light went out. Seems to be running pretty good too.

Also put in a used blower fan so she will have heat. Will see if we made and improvement. I was getting all set too run the diagnostics.

Allen

02-04-2010, 11:04 AM	#18
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am thinking that the compression is probably getting low. It is a 4.0 v6. I am not sure if has a distributor or not. Compression test? Those plugs are not easy to find. Can't I just pushed it off a cliff. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-05-2010, 07:44 AM	#19
davidsonsgccc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chickamauga, Ga. Posts: 278	if you should decide to push it off a cliff make sure there isnt a forum member riding at the bottom. 8O __________________ my help may not be the best but it is free+-Seek ye first the kingdom of GOD
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02-05-2010, 08:22 AM	#20
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe it is soon destined for the craigslist. About the only thing it has going is a straight body. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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02-06-2010, 05:01 PM	#21
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well I installed a used MAF sensor and the check engine light went out. Seems to be running pretty good too. Also put in a used blower fan so she will have heat. Will see if we made and improvement. I was getting all set too run the diagnostics. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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