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Report: Air Flow Sensor May Fail at Higher Mileages

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Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997

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At higher mileages (125,000+) the mass air flow sensors may cause the vehicle to idle rough, run rich and even stall. It is recommended to replace the mass air flow sensor with a factory unit because the aftermarket units have very mixed results.

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