MAF problem

[jp13]

I own a 99 ranger , 4 cycl, and I 've had it stored for 6 months. Problem is when I tried to start it last week it sounds like it's not getting enough air. Someone said it could be the mass air flow sensor. It bogs down when I give it gas. When I take the hose off from the air box to the engine it seems to run ok. Does this sound like it is the MAF?

[bemo415]

could be an exhaust leak too

[Mike J.]

Have you checked the airbox, air filter and intake hose? It sounds to me like something made a nest in there and blocked them up. You'd be amazed at how small a space mice can get into.