Just changed my fuel filter 98 eb

[mic_1011]

What a p.i.t.a. But finally got it done. Stupid oem tool from autozone doesn't work good at all. Surely there's a better disconnect tool out there. I finally got the forward side off, then tried the rear and couldn't get it. So i chopped the canister off leaving just the stem in the line. Not sure if that was a bad idea or not but after an hour of fighting with the disconnect tool and the stem i managed to get it out. Putting the new one back in was a piece of cake.. Anyway i'm trying all options before i take it to a mechanic. I can't figure why i keep getting the p0136 and p0155 for the oxygen sensors. Already changed them 3 times. New spark plugs new air filter new fuel filter. Guess i'm taking her in on saturday!

 

[ELVATO]

How are the actual harnesses for the sensors? Are they in good shape?

 

[mic_1011]

yeah they're in good shape

 

[gazbold]

Check this out !

http://www.f150online.com/forums/v8-engines/206420-p0141-1st-now-p0136.html

 

[mic_1011]

thanx for the read. but after all my aggravation i finally took it to a good mechanic (even suggested i pay in installments if i don't have it all$) but he said that on these trucks you have to use motorcraft. i said bs. so he removed the old ones and put in 2 new motorcraft o2 sensors and viola! its not throwing any codes. charged $75 each o2 and $50 for labor. wish i would have just went with motorcraft from the start!!!! from now on when it comes to sensors and stuff like that it's motorcraft or nothing!

 

[mic_1011]

oh and anyone who needs help with this just pm me or post here also there are you tube videos on a ford explorer. pretty much the same-they just make it look soooooo easy!