Ranger Mass Air Sensor code

I have a 94 Ranger with 2.3 and 5 speed. It continues to die infrequently. I bought a code reader which indicates code 157. I looked up the code it it indicates that it is the Mass Air Intake sensor. Can this sensor kill the engine? If I let the car sit for a while, it will restart again. otherwise the truck runs great. Thanks you

I have a 94 Ranger with 2.3 and 5 speed. It continues to die infrequently. I bought a code reader which indicates code 157. I looked up the code it it indicates that it is the Mass Air Intake sensor. Can this sensor kill the engine? If I let the car sit for a while, it will restart again. otherwise the truck runs great. Thanks you


It can kill it or make it run so bad it will think it is dead.:grinyes:
The code is for internal fail on MAF.
But check wiring and plug in and make sure it is plugged in.
Might clear code and see if it returns first.