MAP Sensor Cleaning 3.5L EcoBoost HOW TO - Ford F150 - 2012

[@ultimatenoobmaster69]

straight to the point , this is my type of video , you told us exactly what to do and was straight forward , thank you so much

[@gtavares4299]

Got a giant wrench symbol on F150 screen and OBD showed pending errors. Didn't know if a sensor was bad or broken, or wiring was worn out. We were 400 miles from home in a small town. Cleaned sensor as shown in video and was able to drive home with no problems and the truck running smoother than before. All at the cost of a can of CRC. Thanks.

[@hecull2]

Quick and thorough. Exactly what I was looking for. I'm cleaning my sensors tonight. Thanks for your help!

[@JohnJoyce-jx1gu]

hey man thanks for the help. got a 2012 eco and yesterday it kicked out a p012d code. had it checked at autozone and found out it's the turbo sensor. thanks to your vid i will get the cleaner and clean all three of them before i buy any.

[@Boduckai]

I have been hunting the internet for a LONG time for this video, thank you sir for your help!

[@markdixon4830]

Thanks. Short and to the point. Just got a check engine light with that code era. Going to try an clean before replacing, thanks

[@GanderFlight]

Thanks for that walkthrough! I’m planning to clean mine as well as install new plugs this week and your video was exactly the video I was hoping to find.

[@warrenschatzlejr.5262]

Thanks for posting this video! I was able to follow your steps and get my 2014 f-150 4x4 running like a champ again! You da man!

[@JoIn-y5s]

I have a 2013 ECO and have done this several times using carburetor cleaner. After needing cleaning 3 times (usually once a year when it starts) you may as well buy a new censor because it doesn't seem to last very long after cleaning 3 times. But excellent video; to the point for the average mechanic. I would show how to remove the plastic engine cover. Some people have issues with that but it's easy if you need to know; pull off oil cap, pull up on cover in the front and pull toward you, it should pop right off.

[@Troutfishn48]

Awesome Tip! Thanks for sharing...finding the sensors is have the battle!

[@atr6930]

Brilliant! My 2012 F-150 just threw this code, and my fuel mileage has SUCKed bad lately. This makes sense.

[@slimdot7031]

Thanks for the video. I have a P012B dtc and I read on a Eccoboost forum that you should try cleaning the map sensors first.

[@colintrammell4629]

I watch this video today at everything explain sink pretty simple and it was and I did exactly what he did to all three sensors and clean them and I am no Mike mechanic by any means but the way heExplained it was very simple and I understood exactly what he was talking about

[@laquon8538]

Hello thanks for the informative video quick question are all the sensors the same?

[@bskifton]

They are not, as far as I know. I believe they have 2 different part numbers due to the way they all bolt in.

[@davidwertanen8302]

Great video Brandon! I will clean my sensors soon. Just wanted to add that I cleaned the connection today to the map sensor on top the air box. I found moisture in the connection. The reason I did that is my Turbo blow off valve would click intermittently. Someone suggested cleaning the connection and it worked! A month ago I replaced the blow off valve with an OEM valve and it continued to click. Question for you, when you disconnect the battery, do you wait 8 hours before you start the truck so the Battery management system can relearn? I was told if you do not have the expensive scan tool that waiting 8 hours is advisable..

[@stephenreilly7536]

Thank you! This was super helpful. My mileage has been terrible lately, and then I just had a check engine light on yesterday. Ran over to AutoZone and it was showing "P0172 System Too Rich (Bank 1)". They recommended replacing the MAP Sensor. Do I need to replace all three, or just one (bank 1?), or do they just all need cleaned? I think I'll start by inspecting all three this weekend at a minimum.

[@tsi87supr60]

The 3rd maf sensor air flow is after the pcv recirculating system. Hence the oil coating. If the pcv could be routed to a point after the 3rd sensor position it would not get the dreaded oil coating.

[@carterrides9335]

At 1:28 what is the white and black thing right under the sensor on the manifold housings ? That black and white thing broke off and I can’t figure out what it is

[@richardwhite8747]

Even though they are all physically the same two wire element sensor, they are not all functioning as a MAP sensor. Only the one on top of the motor is functioning as a MAP sensor (manifold absolute pressure). The other two are simply measuring air temp. First one is measuring temp as it comes in airbag. Second one is measure air temp post turbo. Another fun fact - they are all actually two wire MAF sensors. Caused a ton of confusion, as parts manual calls the ones in the inlet MAF sensors, but there is not MAF listed in the PCM strategy. They just used an existing sensor design that can do multiple functions.

[@bskifton]

Good to know. It's a lot easier to just call them all MAP sensors though.

[@daddymang9211]

Good info!!!

[@infotechsailor]

Comments section hero.. was wondering names and functionof each

[@alleycat822]

My 2014 Eco has been idling rough since changing my plugs and a bad coil . She ran fine for while . But this morning. I just got the check engine light. The old code reader says p0171 bank 1 and p0174 bank 2 . Hopefully this does the trick . Don't really wanna go back to the dealership anymore 😤

[@navmatharu4066]

@@alleycat822 did it work?

[@grantmiller8268]

Thank you for the video! Question, you can just clean these or do you need to replace them sometimes? Also does taking out the turbo silencers cause this problem more. I took those out about 4,000 miles ago but just got the check engine light and codes for this problem

[@bobbistorey3964]

Very informative video. Nicely done, appreciate it!

[@MrHootenholler]

great video. Great idea with unhooking the battery. I believe if you installed a catch can that would resolve that really oily sensor.

[@bskifton]

You aren't wrong there - though I have seen issues in particularly cold climates with the lines/cans freezing up (rare but possible) which creates a PCV problem. I live in MN so I'm going without for now. But I have been using intake valve cleaner at the throttle body (not through the turbos) and it has been running great!

[@kattproductionz1247]

Thank you for this! Great video. Will you please make a video on how to install a catch can. My cousin said it was easy to slap onto his mustang GT. My mechanic wants to charge over 600 bucks and it definitely seems like something I can handle. Thank you again.

[@ryancasey5414]

Very nice and informative video, thank you very much!

[@bskifton]

Glad to help. Hadn't seen much on youtube about it!

[@gusalmengor6733]

quick question: You mentioned sensor 2 and sensor 3 (on top of manifold), are the sensors the same? I am thinking to buy one, because the sensor that is on top of the manifold is completely dirty.

[@marchanselman]

Thanks for that. If I am replacing one, part number wise, are all 3 the same?

[@timd5597]

What is the sensor called on top of engine?

[@toddwarner9893]

Straight forward great video. Thanks

[@edeudy6602]

Thanks man, great video! l'm going to Walmart tomorrow to pick up a can of CRC! l'd rather clean them sensors than replace them if i don't need to!

[@aliciaowens4541]

So what is the sensor that you actually pulled out and showed us how to clean? On mine I need to replace the wires that come off that sensor, cause there is 3 wires that aren’t even connected they got pulled out or cut or something. Just need to know what I’m looking for to buy. Thanks

[@Jhinerism]

Nice video. thank you.

[@mtzion2937]

My hero🎉

[@geecheetone8550]

Thanks for the great vid! Didn't know about the third sensor under the cover. Appreciate the info.

[@bskifton]

Happy to help! Really did seem to improve my mileage, truck definitely idles smoother for me.

[@bskifton]

Antony Staggers indeed! That was the dirtiest of the 3 by far for me.

[@huntdupl]

Thanks for the info. Will the engine auto calibrate after cleaning or will the stealership have to update the computers? Thanks again.

[@bskifton]

Belated reply: Yes, it should re-calibrate. However, while cleaning I pulled the battery cable (for at least 5 mins) and apparently that will reset the calibration and the truck will re-learn it with clean sensors.

[@jormungandr9840]

I'm the 2nd owner of my 2011. My MAP looked the same as yours when I installed a boost gauge, coated in oil this is why oil catch cans are important! I'm getting around 12 mpg's but I do a lot of "city" driving.

[@704arturo]

Im also getting 12 mpg in city is that normal?

[@brentj8323]

@@704arturo I get about 14 city with my 3.5 but that is babying it pretty good with a bit of freeway driving. I'm going to clean the MAF sensors and if that doesn't bump it up I think I am going to clean the intake with Seafoam.

[@704arturo]

@@brentj8323 thanks for the reply, im also really babying the 3.5 EcoBoost , i will also clean the MAF and intake. I already change both of the o2 sensors to see if i get any mpg improvement but no luck.

[@atr6930]

Also, it's been 0 to -20 lately where I live, for about 3 solid weeks now. Could these extreme cold temperatures cause this, since they also measure temperature?

[@bskifton]

Unlikely - but you might be getting frozen/ice buildup on the sensors? Possible anyway.

[@Zombieland318]

Did this and now shorted my whole ignition and it doesn’t start . Any solution checked fuses and relays

[@bassplayerguy]

Do you know if the one under the cover, and the one with the torx screws are the same model sensor?

[@bskifton]

I don't know for sure, sorry. I *think* they are different, but you could call a dealership and talk to a mechanic to find out for sure. AutoZone type of place might even know (they have huge databases).

[@georgeriverasr.6298]

Thanks , good advice.

[@johnnye6090]

Is the second one the turbo charge sensor

[@g2D1]

Do you know where the fuel pressure sensor is located? I have P0453 code error. Thanks

[@deepaklopez7436]

Can I spray it on hot wire while spraying all over the MAP around??? I heard that straw shouldn't use on MAF cleaner spray because of hot wires.

[@Zombieland318]

I might of fried something on mine . Which one is straw

[@bmfilmnut]

Thanks! Great info!

[@tommyhurst90]

So you can't remove the one near the airbox? you have to take the air box off to clean it? 😑

[@grahamc5722]

Cleaned my sensors but still throwing the same codes and running even worse. Could a sensor just be bad and need replacing? Any idea of what I should try next work be greatly appreciated.

[@bskifton]

The map sensors can go bad over time. They're not usually a past that goes bad but they are also fairly cheap and easy to replace. Make sure you look up your codes thoroughly, it might be a different issue. If you haven't replaced the spark plugs and boots, that is a pretty cheap and easy thing too. Takes about 45 mins.

[@grahamc5722]

Brandon Skifton thank you.

[@darylmoon1968]

will this fix a po12d code? thanks

[@sinnedam]

Ive got a code throwing for this. How do I know which of the three sensors it is? Are they all shaped the same?

[@bskifton]

They are different, although the sensor itself is the same - but each one has it's own part number and mounting shapes are different. The one on the top of the engine is always the dirtiest one.

[@sinnedam]

Brandon Skifton yeah the part number for mine is 0261230333. Any idea which that is?

[@rizwantarar4208]

Where is the location of o2 sensor in bank 1 sensor 1 on this engine?

[@nicktunesnemesisperformanceINC]

Ridhwan Ta-rer passenger side is bank one pre cat sensor is before the cat and post is after the cat

[@gusalmengor6733]

Passenger side (bank1) before the cat (sensor 1). After cat (Sensor 2)

[@coildestura4444]

Can I use crc throttle body & intake cleaner for the map sensor?

[@bskifton]

Coil Destura probably, but Walmart sells the sensor cleaner pretty cheap anyway. Might as well use the right stuff

[@ChonkTek]

How do you remove the sensor on the air filter box? The one with no nut.

[@T6Tarek]

It take a special socket called a e torx you can pick a cheap setup for 10 to 15 on Amazon

[@lukepalmer7196]

Cleaned like in the video light and symptoms went away but next day it came back worse and now won't drive at all...dead sensor??

[@XeroStateLIVE]

Probably yes

[@j.w.8663]

Thank you! But man, I WISH you'd have shown how you actually cleaned them. How to spray it. The can says 10 to 15 sprays... From how far away? I don't want to spray too hard 😁

[@antoniog9536]

Thank you sir !!

[@czts4778]

Which is map and maf sensors?

[@Ekatjam]

Brandon, I have a 2013 F150 3,5 eco boost with 32,000 miles. I have had no problems, but when it went to -20 here in Chicago the engine light came on and the code PO12 B-D came up. Would you know if extreme cold could trip the sensor?

[@bskifton]

The only thing I could find close to "PO12" is the P0012 trouble code, which means: P0012 OBD-II Trouble Code: Camshaft Position A - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1)

[@infotechsailor]

Nice that's pretty low miles for a 13! Did you ever get this issue fixed or diagnosed? I run a similar year ecoboost and like to hear of issues to watch out for

[@506adventure]

P012B Ford F150 Diagnose and Fix P012B Ford F150 Trouble code P012B Ford F150 relates to Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance. The code sets when the manifold absolute pressure sensor (MAP) detects pressure outside an acceptable value. The book shows that P012B can be caused by a slow MAP sensor or a damaged MAP sensor. But it can also be caused by a a bad Turbocharger/Supercharger Inlet Pressure Sensor. Diagnose P012B Ford F150 Start by unplugging connector C1667, which is the connector for the turbocharged intake pressure and temperature sensor. The connector is located in the left (driver’s side) front section of the underhood compartment. Using a DVOM, check for the presence of a 5-volt reference signal and ground in the connector with the key in the ON position

[@cern4522]

Thank you kind sir

[@FLXArmory]

Any improvement in mileage? How many miles on the truck since last cleaning?

[@bskifton]

Finger Lakes Armory I have about 3000 miles on since cleaning. I didn't see a huge mileage increase...but the temps got colder outside in that same time frame (Minnesota winter). The truck definitely seemed to idle better after, and it feels good just to have it clean. :)

[@FLXArmory]

Brandon Skifton crazy how dirty the one on the intake manifold was, especially after only 3000 miles! Thanks, great video!!

[@bskifton]

Finger Lakes Armory sorry, it had quite a few thousand on it before I cleaned it, at least 10k. It has 3000 miles since the cleaning in the video now.

[@joseduran7592]

Thanks allot bro

[@RMACIAS2460]

How many miles

[@bskifton]

I do valve cleaner (CRC) and this every 10k.

[@bskifton]

...the truck has 93k.

[@RMACIAS2460]

Thx

[@halflife82]

I don’t get it. These aren’t all MAP sensors… the one on the manifold is the MAP sensor and the other two are simply air temp sensors so the computer can take air temp into account for a/f mixture… you could have cleaned all 3 of these with carb cleaner or brake cleaner with no harm done as they’re aren’t MAF sensors…

[@xavycha85]

Gracias

[@yassalnasiri456]

I cleaned out the sensors by the CRC cleaner the check engine light came on and the engine is Vibrating so bad over 60 mpg. Does anyone have same issue?

[@bskifton]

It might be unrelated - you may have fouled a spark plugs causing a misfire in a cylinder or two. Get that check engine code read ASAP

[@yassalnasiri456]

The engine was running perfectly fine until I cleaned the sensors check engine light came on and the engine is Vibrating so bad.

[@asiasi3149]

@@yassalnasiri456 did you ever figure out what it was?

[@yassalnasiri456]

Asi asi yes I did.

[@asiasi3149]

@@yassalnasiri456 lol well?? What was it 💁‍♂️

[@chatfieldricl]

Thank you great video!!!

[@ryandrake4748]

Anyone have all 3 part numbers?

[@JasonLee-lv7tm]

You should show all 3 as they don’t all look alike and the first one is a temp sensor

[@johnnye6090]

Wheres the sensor for the turbo boost?

[@georgeharris7181]

That one on the manifold is not mass flow it's a map sensor better of spending 40 dollars buy new one mine never came clean

[@cheizaguirre5494]

Does the manifold have its own part number or same as other two map on the truck ? ( 14 f150 )

[@JasonLee-lv7tm]

You don’t show us you actually cleaning them at all! You don’t show what product used or methods! Lol

[@JoIn-y5s]

Actually he does show you the can of Air Flow Sensor cleaner you can get at wal-mart or parts store. It's at 2:09

[@Zombieland318]

Now my truck won’t start

[@RonnieYoung-zx8wu]

It doesn't start because you got to reprogram the battery it's got a monitor on the battery cable

[@RonnieYoung-zx8wu]

Did you ever get your truck to start

[@alicornredrainbow7921]

Why

[@garrettmccracken6794]

Will this fix a p0236 code?

[@thebrothers4311]

My truck threw a map code, how do I know which one it is?