As part of ongoing issue I'm looking at replacing my MAF Sensor - its the fomoco version of the LR019830.

However, looking at prices n the interweb - including searches of Ford sites as it's a common part - I'm concerned about the quality of lower priced units, but is that a real concern?

For example LRParts have it at £30, whilst LRDirect list several from the Bearmach and BritPart in the mid £40's up to LR Branded Original at £170

From what I can gather the Bearmach part is well regarded, but who can tell - or are they all just knocked out in some counterfeit shop in China??

Genuine Ford part on Ebay eBay Item No. 262021527679. £29.95p No connection to the seller!

I would be very wary that the item for sale is a genuine Ford part. I took delivery yesterday of a throttle body from the same seller that was advertised as genuine Pierburg but it came in a plain box without any evidence that it is in fact a Pierburg item. I have written to the seller seeking clarification.

dondiddy wrote:

Genuine Ford part on Ebay eBay Item No. 262021527679. £29.95p No connection to the seller!

I’ve been in touch with the chap about the throttle body I got from him and I’m content with his helpful explanation of its provenance. On that basis, I’d also be content that his MAF sensor is genuine Ford as he says it is.

I wouldn't fit anything from Britpart , stick to a quality part it pays long term .

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (Now gone)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S (Gone,but what a car)
2020 Ford Fiesta ActiveX 1.0 Ecoboost
2024 Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 Tsi SEL

So, which of these is the quality part - and why?

https://www.lrdirect.com/LR019830-Sensor-Mass-Air-Flow/

Serious question - not trying to funny but it does illustrate the dilemma. I doubt LR have their own factory making these so they get them from somewhere and they're just badged - like washing machines and fridges. Given they are using FoMoCo branded units on a Peugeot engine they could be from anywhere. I wouldn't mind betting that the OEM LRD Workshop Approved item is the Ford unit but does that make the others inferior, substandard or dangerous? I doubt it but who knows???