unplug it, if there is no change in how the engine runs it may be bad. the only for sure way is to test it on a sensor tester.
There are some MIL codes that will lead to a faulty MAF
p0102 maf signal low input
p0103 MAF signal high
p1100 maf circuit output low during self test
p1101 maf sensor circuit output low during self test
A few that arent so obvious
Lean or rich codes
fuel trim codes
serious lack of power when accelerating
lousy gas mileage
rough idle or stalling
Look for vacuum leaks between the maf and throttle body and dirt or fuzz on the two wires on the sensor itself, these two items are the easiest to cure.
Clean the sensor with electrical contact cleaner or maf sensor cleaner, but dont touch the fragile wires, they break easily.
WWW.MOTORCRAFT.COM shows remanufactured AIR MASS SENSORS ( mass air flow sensors ) for the 3 available engines on your 1993 Ranger , there are no listings for a MAP sensor
www. motorcraft. com (no spaces) does not list a MAP sensor for any of the available engines in a 1993 Ranger . It lists AIR MASS SENSOR for each engine , I'm assuming that is the MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR which should be mounted near the air filter housing
The Mass Airflow sensor (MAF) is located between the air filter housing and the air intake duct. - Haynes Repair Manual #36071, 1993-2005 Ford Ranger Pick-ups.
On a 2002 Ford Ranger : The Mass Air Flow Sensor is between the engine air filter and the engine air intake tube
its on the air filter housing
www. motorcraft. com ( no spaces ) does not list a MAP sensor for the 3.0 L in a 1998 Ford Ranger , there is an AIR MASS SENSOR listed which I assume is the same as a mass air flow sensor which would be located near your air filter housing
vacuum leak
looking for an answer to this question "Where is the MAP sensor located in a 6 cylinder Ford ranger 1994 Help! www. motorcraft. com (no spaces) does not list a MAP sensor , it shows an AIR MASS SENSOR which I assume is the MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR which would be mounted close to your air filter housing
It doesn't have a MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor.
go to autozone for a free diagnostic check & the computer will tell you what is wrong ie map sensor. idel air control . mass airflow sensor
INLINE WITH THE AIR INTAKE NEAR THE AIR FILTER.
It doesn't have one .It has a mass air flow sensor in the air intake tube to the air cleaner .