Got my '99 back around March or April and had no codes for about a good month or two... Then had a P0136 (O2 CIRCUIT BANK 1 SENSOR 2) come up Once. I cleared and did not see that code ::crosses fingers:: and still have not seen it pop back up.
I recently started to get the Code P0174 (System too Lean Bank 2), I cleared it once or twice but it would immediately pop back on.. so I got annoyed and purchased 2 new Motorcraft O2 Sensors off eBay, and of course after banging out the first Sensor (front Left) we realized the plastic cap didn't have the proper guides (plastic on cap that helps guide/clip onto vehicle.
Luckily we ordered one from the local shop who ran it over but it was some Japanese brand, I wasn't going to argue it was after hours and I was lucky to have my thing on the lift. I already had a Chinese o2 Sensor for ''emergencies'' and we also replaced the Back Left one which may have been unnecessary, but at least it's done.
I've driven roughly 30-40 miles and I haven't seen the P0136 return, more importantly the P0174 which was popping up immediately after clearing, like literally just pulling onto the street not even 1/4 of a mile. The vehicle did feel sluggish while stopped at lights or stop signs, and had a little ''hiccup'' when turning after idling sometimes.
Crossing fingers these o2 sensors hold up... I hate not using Motorcraft parts but oh well.
What really frustrated me was that someone said on eBay selling O2 Sensors had their F150's o2 sensors listed as ''interchangeable'' and I know my Part # was DY1401 but they sent a DY1093. We tried putting the DY1093 in but the blue cap would not snap as the guides prevented it. When we ordered the foreign one from the shop it came fast, had a purple cap, and closely inspecting had NO plastic guides/tabs.. apologies do not know the specific name. I know sometimes the little plastic guide/tabs break off....
I am just super curious as to if the 1093's are same/similar to the 1401's.... Either way I'm sending it back and only ordering from known auto vendors and trying to stick to Motorcraft.. Last time I trust eBay. Obviously not worth saving the $20-25 bucks if it isn't even going to work.. but I'm still not 100% convinced it wouldn't work... the pins look similar, same snaps, just different or no plastic guide-tabs. I know they are there for a reason... probably so folks don't just jam any old part into what they are working on... still curious.
Just felt like documenting this ''repair'' in case anyone else gets the code.. I was afraid it was going to be more than just an O2 Sensor, my Expy is an old lady @ age 23 going on 24 years old but I love it and want to keep it as nice as possible!
I recently started to get the Code P0174 (System too Lean Bank 2), I cleared it once or twice but it would immediately pop back on.. so I got annoyed and purchased 2 new Motorcraft O2 Sensors off eBay, and of course after banging out the first Sensor (front Left) we realized the plastic cap didn't have the proper guides (plastic on cap that helps guide/clip onto vehicle.
Luckily we ordered one from the local shop who ran it over but it was some Japanese brand, I wasn't going to argue it was after hours and I was lucky to have my thing on the lift. I already had a Chinese o2 Sensor for ''emergencies'' and we also replaced the Back Left one which may have been unnecessary, but at least it's done.
I've driven roughly 30-40 miles and I haven't seen the P0136 return, more importantly the P0174 which was popping up immediately after clearing, like literally just pulling onto the street not even 1/4 of a mile. The vehicle did feel sluggish while stopped at lights or stop signs, and had a little ''hiccup'' when turning after idling sometimes.
Crossing fingers these o2 sensors hold up... I hate not using Motorcraft parts but oh well.
What really frustrated me was that someone said on eBay selling O2 Sensors had their F150's o2 sensors listed as ''interchangeable'' and I know my Part # was DY1401 but they sent a DY1093. We tried putting the DY1093 in but the blue cap would not snap as the guides prevented it. When we ordered the foreign one from the shop it came fast, had a purple cap, and closely inspecting had NO plastic guides/tabs.. apologies do not know the specific name. I know sometimes the little plastic guide/tabs break off....
I am just super curious as to if the 1093's are same/similar to the 1401's.... Either way I'm sending it back and only ordering from known auto vendors and trying to stick to Motorcraft.. Last time I trust eBay. Obviously not worth saving the $20-25 bucks if it isn't even going to work.. but I'm still not 100% convinced it wouldn't work... the pins look similar, same snaps, just different or no plastic guide-tabs. I know they are there for a reason... probably so folks don't just jam any old part into what they are working on... still curious.
Just felt like documenting this ''repair'' in case anyone else gets the code.. I was afraid it was going to be more than just an O2 Sensor, my Expy is an old lady @ age 23 going on 24 years old but I love it and want to keep it as nice as possible!
