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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1996CONTINENTAL V8-4.6L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSMASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHC
Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION Mass Air Flow Sensor - Assembly Replacement
Article No.
96-22-5
10/21/96
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1992-94 TEMPO
1992-97 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, PROBE, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-97 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-94 CAPRI
1992-94 TOPAZ
1992-97 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1993-97 MARK VIII
1995-97 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1992-97 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER
1993-97 VILLAGER
1994-96 BRONCO
1994-97 ECONOLINE
1995-97 F-150, WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE:
The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is not designed to be removed from its body (die-cast or plastic) for servicing. The sensing elements located inside the by-pass tube can be damaged by poking/probing/touching.
ACTION:
Service the MAF sensor as an assembly (refer to Figure 1).
WARNING:
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MAF SENSOR.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 203000, 204000, 206000, 607000, 610000, 610500, 611000, 611500, 614000, 614500, 698298
96-22-5
10/21/96
MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR - REPLACEMENT AS AN ASSEMBLY - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1992-94 TEMPO
1992-97 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, PROBE, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-97 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-94 CAPRI
1992-94 TOPAZ
1992-97 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1993-97 MARK VIII
1995-97 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1992-97 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER
1993-97 VILLAGER
1994-96 BRONCO
1994-97 ECONOLINE
1995-97 F-150, WINDSTAR
1997 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
ISSUE:
The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is not designed to be removed from its body (die-cast or plastic) for servicing. The sensing elements located inside the by-pass tube can be damaged by poking/probing/touching.
ACTION:
Service the MAF sensor as an assembly (refer to Figure 1).
WARNING:
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE MAF SENSOR.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 203000, 204000, 206000, 607000, 610000, 610500, 611000, 611500, 614000, 614500, 698298
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.