I have a 1989 Ford Taurus GL with the 3.0L Vulcan. It has 93'600 miles. I was planning on cleaning the MAFS on my car but its in the worst place. Its actually IN the intake manifold. Yesterday when I cleaned my IACV, I had the air box off, and took the distributor cap so I could get to the MAFS screws, but when I unscrewed it and took what I thought was the whole thing off, I saw something still inside of the intake manifold. I didn't want to break it so I left it in there.
Please let me know how to get it out or if it was supposed to be like that.
Here is a link on how my car starts after cleaning the IACV, throttle plate, and the electrical connection on the MAFS.
That is not the MAF or any variation of one. It is most likely the manifold absolute pressure sensor. Your best bet is to replace your air filter annually and have a PCV (positive crankshaft ventilation) Catch Can installed (very cheap, even DIY, look it up). This will prevent oil from entering you air intake... Good luck!
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