Fusion FWD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2010)
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Description and Operation
ENGINE CONTROL COMPONENTS
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
The MAF sensor uses a hot wire sensing element to measure the amount of air entering the engine. Air passing over the hot wire causes it to cool. This
hot wire is maintained at 200°C (392°F) above the ambient temperature as measured by a constant cold wire. If the hot wire electronic sensing element
must be replaced, then the entire assembly must be replaced. Replacing only the element may change the air flow calibration.
The current required to maintain the temperature of the hot wire is proportional to the volume of air flow. The MAF sensor then outputs an analog
voltage signal to the PCM proportional to the intake air mass. The PCM calculates the required fuel injector pulse width in order to provide the
desired air/fuel ratio.
The MAF sensor is located between the air cleaner and the throttle body inside the air cleaner assembly.
Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor
