03 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L Two codes show up, bank 2 too lean and bank 1, sensor 1 slow response. Previous code was only bank 2 too lean. I found a vacuum hose loose and it took 98 miles for the existing codes to show up. offending 02 sensor is 3 months old. All 4 of the oxygen sensors were replaced at the same time. Coils, plugs less than a year old.
Too lean that is mean vacuum leak or poor fuel ( fuel injector or F.filter blocked ) and there is Oring in the fuel injector cause a vacuum leak too. slow R. Check exhaust for leak before o2 sensor or the o2 sensor bad or not the original FORD
Could still be a vacuum leak.
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SOURCE: Code #P0171 & code #P0174
The most common problem on a Ford with these codes is deteriorated PCV hoses. Check the hoses from the PCV valve to the intake manifold. Pay special attention to the rubber elbows. They often crack on the inside curve and the crack is hard to see.
SOURCE: Code #P0171 & code #P0174
The intake manifold gaskets need replacement as well as the o-rings inside - if you call FORD they should be able to get you the correct parts.
SOURCE: Ford Windstar 1996 Trouble Codes P0171, P0141, P0161, and P0174
Bank one is toward the front of the vehicle. Sounds like the heated oxygen sensors have gone bad. The Oxygen Sensors are located in the exhaust pipe and require a special socket to remove and replace.
SOURCE: 1998 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 4X2 4.0 OHV
I have 98 explorer im getting same codes ive worked on cars all my life I havent replaced anything but my fuel filter so far on the explorer and that wasnt it.I know people tell you to replace all that other stuff,but if you know cars and how the stuff works thats on a car then you can fix anything with out people telling you;you need to buy this and then this and there just fishing when the dont know there as* and whole in the ground.Im going to replace my lower and upper intake seals like he says above.At least theres one more smart one out there and not someone that thinks they know it all like people that work in the parts places and some dealers.
SOURCE: 1998 Ford Explorer v- 6 OHV Check engine light
OK. Since you have had so much trouble lets check the dealer for an updated software calibration for the PCM (power train control module). Once we're sure there is no "fix" here lets talk about "lean" engine conditions. Lean means one of two things are wrong with the air fuel mixture (ideally 14.7 parts air to 1 part fuel). 1. Too much air -or- 2. Not enough fuel. If you access to a scan tool we need to look at fuel trims. With the engine warm look at this data on the scan tool. You have a "bank 1" and "bank 2" fuel trim data. Additionally, each bank has a long term and a short term value. With the Engine hot and at idle add the LT and ST trim value for bank1 and write it down...do the same for bank2. Repeat this step, for EACH bank with engine at 2500 RPM in park (hold at 2500 for at least 30 seconds so trims update). Now, you have the total trim values for each bank at idle and at 2500 RPM. What should the values be? Total trim +/- 5 is good, +/- 10 borderline any thing greater is code setting territory. If trim numbers are high at idle and in range at 2500 rpm you have a vacum leak behind the mass air flow sensor. Or a faulty MAF. Pay particular attention to the air inlet hose clamps behind (between MAF and engine) the MAF. Also use ford parts only.
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