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Where do we find the o2 sensor to replace it on 1996 ford explorer v-6 4.0

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Item Part Number Description 1 52 Exhaust Inlet Pipe 2 N803420-S2 Exhaust Manifold-to-Inlet Pipe Bolts
(4 Req'd) 3 5E212 Three Way Catalytic Converter 4 5230 Muffler 5 N620482-S2 Exhaust Inlet Pipe-to-Converter Nut
(3 Req'd) 6 5B266 Exhaust Converter Inlet Pipe Gasket 7 N620481-S2 Nut 8 5E269 Exhaust Converter Frame Bracket 9 N620481-S2 Nut 10 5260 Exhaust Outlet Pipe Frame Bracket 11 5E269 Exhaust Converter Frame Bracket 12 39006 Screw and Washer 13 5E241 Exhaust Converter Outlet Gasket 14 5G215 Exhaust Pipe Flange Hold Down Spring 15 N802641-S2 Nut and Retainer 16 — Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) A — Tighten to 34-46 Nm
(25-34 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 20-25 Nm
(15-19 Lb-Ft) C — Tighten to 34-46 Nm
(25-34 Lb-Ft)

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    Wayne Fellows Apr 04, 2010

    #16 Heated Oxygen sensor The page got messed up..was supposed to be a chart..?????

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2008

SOURCE: speed sensor codes return after replacing the sensor. are their more sensors

I would go to a parts store and ask for the to take a test to it(it is free) schucks does it. Or get it a diagnostics done on it but it would be a good idea.
I was told by more then one mechanic sensors go out, Yes even the brand new ones because what made you replace it the first time may be doing it again to the one you just did.
good luck.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 27, 2010

SOURCE: how do i know which o2 sensor needs to be replace?

how do you know you need one? u need a good scanner that shows live data.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 13, 2010

SOURCE: 1996 ford explorer v8 forward o2 sensor

As long as you know which one you are replacing it is very easy. Sometime these can be removed by a 22mm wrench but the best way to go is buying a oxygen sensor socket, the socket has a cut in it for the wires to slide in. You simply unplug the sensor and start the removal with the socket. It's easier to remove sometimes if the engine is warm. This keeps you from stripping the threads. When replacing, be sure the threads have anti-seize grease. I work for Bosch and run the line that produces 02 sensors. Buy the aftermarket because they are made the same way, with then same components. It may look a little different but it's just like the OEM if not better.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 29, 2010

SOURCE: How do you locate O2 sensors on 1996 explorer v-6

There are 4 oxygen sensors (o2 sensors)and they are all located on the exhaust coming from the motor under the vehicl by the catylac converters.

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I need a picture of the 02 sensors on a 1996 ford explorer

No you don't

You have front or upstrean O2 Sensors before the exhaust
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I would assume you have never looked under your vehicle, or have no knowledge of O2 Sensors

They are always in the exhaust pipes, either just before the converter or in the converter.
The second one, is almost always in the converter, at the outlet.

Some vehicles have two,some four.

You can always follow the wires to them

Replace with the exact part,some sensors are universal, and require cutting wires,splicing etc. Forget them.

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How do i know which o2 sensor needs to be replace?

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The o2 sensor you are looking for is on the drivers side of the engine and it is the first on closest to the engine. Before the cat. I hope this is helpful.
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