I have a 2001 Ford Taurus and the 02 sensor needs to be replaced - the dealer wants to much money I think to replace it if anyone could help me on where it is located and how to change it I would greatly appreciate it!
2007-01-02 11:51:29 · 11 answers · asked by petieraven 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
My 02 sensor needs to be replaced in my 2001 Ford Taurus with a 3.0 V6 engine - can anyone help as to where it is located, and if I can change it myself - Thank you!!
2007-01-02 12:17:25 · update #1
I know it's the 02 sensor this is not the first time this has happened I - this will be the 3rd time I've replaced it.
2007-01-02 14:19:50 · update #2
It depends on which one you are referring to. There are 4. The two upstream ones have the green connector. If it's the one for bank #2, it's relatively easy to access. That would be the one on the radiator side. But I doubt that's the one they are referring to. The other one is on the y-pipe, just below where it connects to the exhaust manifold at the back side. That would be bank #1. The two downstream ones with the blue connectors, which are the catalyst monitors are not easy to access at all. You would have a tough time disconnecting them, as they are mounted on a bracket that sits just above the steering rack. You will also have a tough time clearing the stabilizer bar. With that said, you better find out which one is the one that needs to be replaced. You'll need either an O2 sensor socket, or a 7/8" open end wrench to remove/replace. Good luck.
2007-01-02 12:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been searching for ananswer now I have the answer that will eplain in details. I have 4 oxygen sensors on it. so you have 2 that are on top of the engine. Bank 1 sensor 1, is located right behind the number 1 cylinder, which in my 2001 taurus is the back left cylinder,,I believe the code on that one was po135. Bank 1 sensor2 is the sensor that is located closest to your radiator and is on top of your manifold, and that also has a green connector, that resembles that these 2 sensors are what you call upstream in your loop. The easiest way to remember is if it says bank 1, just remember 1 is always on top, if it says bank 2 sensor 1 or 2 that are the sensors that are located at the bottom of your engine and are generally the hardest to replace. So the connectors that have the black connections are your bank 2 sensors. Bank 2 sensor 1 is located right before your catalyst converter running off the manifold. The hardest one too replace is bank 2 sensor 2 and that is located right after the converter, and reall the only hard part about it is, is trying to disconnect the connector. You will need a o2 sensor removing tool, and all that is, is a socket designed to remove these sensors, or a 7/8/ open end wrench.
2014-05-06 04:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by brian h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can almost guarantee that you haven't worn out three o2 sensors on that car. You have a different issue; probably a bank 1&2 lean code which is a different issue altogether ($5 fix.) If you want to replace the 02 sensors, there are 4 and are not very easy to get to. Keep throwing parts at it and you'll end up broke.
2007-01-02 15:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by slickwilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
02 Ford Taurus
2016-12-08 22:59:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All O2 sensors are located in the exhaust manifolds and after the cat converter. You did not include enough info engine size 4 or 6 cyl ect. some 6 cyl car engines have four sensors. Trouble code numbers would also help.
2007-01-02 11:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2001 Ford Taurus
2016-09-30 02:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by catherine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't change the sensor. Get the codes and let's see what they say. o2 sensors should be good for at least 100k miles.NEVER replace ANY part till you know the problem. An o2 code doesn't mean you have a bad sensor, there may be some other codes with it. I don't know if "mechaniks" don't know how to read trouble codes, or just want to make money cheating people.
2007-01-02 14:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the 02 is located between the exhaust manifold and before the catalytic converter and sometimes you could have one after the cat.Change the front one first .It will have i believe four wires coming out of it.
2007-01-02 12:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEED TO KNOW IF IT IS BANK 1 OR BANK 2 OR IF IT IS UP STREAM OR DOWN STREAM.
YES YOU HAVE 3 OR 4 O2 SENSOR'S ON THAT CAR
NOT HARD TO DO TAKE OFF WIRE END UNSCREW O2 SENSOR PUT IN NEW ONE RE DO WIRE END
YOUR BETTER FIND WITCH ONE FIRST AUTO-ZONE CAN TELL YOU
HOPE THAT HELP YOU
2007-01-02 15:20:02 · answer #9 · answered by mr.fixit2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
o2 sensor is on the top part of the exhaust header they make a special removal tool you also install it with this too find this tool at auto zone they will tell you also how to do in detail
2007-01-10 09:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by accomacgeo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋