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Julius Whitehead Posted on Apr 22, 2012

How many oxygen sensors are there on a 1996 ford explorer 8 cyl., 4.0 eng.

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The answer depends on the type of exhaust system you have. You will have either 3 or 4 total O2 sensors on your V8. If you have single exhaust with a single catalytic converter then you will have 3 O2 sensors (2 upstream sensors & one downstream sensor - "up or down stream" meaning before of after the catalytic converter). If you have either dual exhaust and/or two catalytic converters then you have 4 O2 sensors (2 upstream & 2 downstream). If you have an MIL light (malfunction indicator light, or "check engine light") the code will indicate "front bank / bank one", which is one of the 2 upstream O2's before the catalytic converter(s), or "rear bank / bank two", which is one of the O2's after the catalytic converter(s).

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SOURCE: Q Where is the Bank 2 Sensor 2 oxygen sensor

Hello j_abell: My name is Roger and I will help you. Bank two sensor 2 will be on the drivers side of the engine. Second sensor back. behind the catalytic converter. Bank one sensor one would be on the passenger side of the motor. See attached picture.Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. This way I know it was helpful. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Rogerba35f89.jpg

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SOURCE: oxygen sensor locations on a 2003 Ford E 250 8

their infront and behind the catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe

gianthead

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2010

SOURCE: ford explorer 4.0 1996 where are oxygen sensors

They are located in the exhaust pipe. front are before catalytic converter and rear are after catalytic converter (upstream/downstream). bank 1 is driver side and bank 2 is passenger

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SOURCE: Would a bad oxygen sensor

no, the only way an O2 sensor might cause the engine to stall is if the heater shorted out with the power supply and every time we have seen that the engine will not run at all. if you have a stall hot check the idle control motor the year is right for a bad one.....HAVE FUN

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2011

SOURCE: how do you fix the oxygen sensor for 1996 ford

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NOTE: If excessive force is needed to remove heated oxygen sensor, lubricate heated oxygen sensor with Penetrating Lubricant prior to removal.

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor from engine control sensor extension wiring.
  3. On 3.0L, 4.0L and 5.0L raise and support vehicle.
  4. Remove heated oxygen sensors from exhaust manifold, inlet pipe, or dual converter Y pipe, using an Oxygen Sensor Wrench.
Installation
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  2. Apply a light coat of anti-seize compound to thread.
  3. Tighten heated oxygen sensors to 36-46 Nm (27-33 lb-ft).


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NOTE: If excessive force is needed to remove heated oxygen sensor, lubricate heated oxygen sensor with Penetrating Lubricant prior to removal.

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor from engine control sensor extension wiring.
  3. On 3.0L, 4.0L and 5.0L raise and support vehicle.
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  2. Apply a light coat of anti-seize compound to thread.
  3. Tighten heated oxygen sensors to 36-46 Nm (27-33 lb-ft).


I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_69f3cc28d95bf514

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