Ford Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2 Sensor Replacement

Welcome to A Midwest Family! Here are a couple tips I found would be helpful for someone who is going to change their o2 sensor! Hope this helps someone.
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[@aaronelliott5019]

Flare nut wrenches have helped me a lot before in similar situations. Like a box end but with a small opening so you can get it around fuel lines or wires. Also great for stuff that’s likely to round off. Thanks for the video trying to fix girlfriends tomorrow.

[@jt8673]

Thanks for the video, it gave me the motivation to do mine. I removed the bank 1 sensor 1 on my 2010 F-150 5.4 3V. What I found is it's easiest to unbolt the cat/exhaust heat shield, disconnect the downstream O2 sensor connector, shift the heat shield out of the way, disconnect the upstream sensor connector and finally unscrew it with a 7/8" crowfoot socket attached to a breaker bar.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Well glad I could do that for you haha

[@MarkClarhaut]

this I one of those jobs where I'd start my truck, open the hood, stare at the running engine, and drink beer till the other guys in the neighborhood start walking over, then we'd all be staring at a running engine and drinking g beer.

[@amidwestfamily112]

That would have been way more enjoyable haha! 👍

[@businessman7157]

On my way to the hood were the shade tree is to do what you said

[@ArnoldandSonsExteriors]

Why does alcohol have to be involved? So you can "fix" your truck then test drive it once you've been drinking? Real responsible 👏... slap yourself

[@MarkClarhaut]

@@ArnoldandSonsExteriors spoken like a true jerkoff

[@Mongasirishtwins]

Conwayarnold, don't knock it til you try it!😅

[@donbakos2567]

I changed my 2003 Expedition passenger side front O2 SENSOR YESTERDAY. yOUR TIPS HELPED ME A LOT. I USED A SPLIT SENSOR WRENCH FROM THE BOTTOM TO LOOSEN AND TIGHTEN. THE PLUG WAS A BITCH TO GET BACK TOGETHER. WITH A WHOLE LOT OF PATIENTS I GOT THE JOB DONE.HOWEVER I FIND THAT FORD AND OTHER CAR MANAFACTURERS DONT HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO DO SOME JOBS . THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Glad to hear the video helped you out. I agree I think design engineers should work in a shop before they are allowed to design anything haha.

[@pinkmillk]

Thank you for making this! And thank God that I found this before wasting my time trying to replace the wrong sensor! Also, this is far outside the scope of my patience. 😆

[@amidwestfamily112]

Well thank you for watching! Glad it helped you out somewhat haha.

[@covidfake1573]

​.did this fix your issue. Mine said lean sensors 1of1 sputters at idle while in drive. Code p133

[@Westcityguy]

Thank you for doing this video. This saved me a lot of time and money by telling the dealer which one to change. Thanks!

[@amidwestfamily112]

Glad it helped, thank you for watching!

[@MarkClarhaut]

This cat does not sound excited about what he got himself in to BUT I bet he felt awesome when he fixed it

[@amidwestfamily112]

You are correct I was not very excited..... but it did feel good to get it done!

[@docoolstuff8732]

Dealership did mine $84 labor. Check engine light wouldn’t turn off. There are 4 wires that connect the plug. The purple one wasn’t totally making a connection. Worked fine after. Make sure plug is making Contact on all pins. Mine was pushed into the rubber housing and wasn’t making a connection. Happy wrenchin

[@fortunatedad7695]

I have to do this today, looks like it would take alot more of the headache away using an oxygen sensor socket with a breaker bar that swivels. I was going to attempt this with the open end wrench but aftrt watching this video, I have changed the plan lol. Thanks for the video!!

[@amidwestfamily112]

Well glad I could help you make your decision easier! Thank you for watching!

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Sent over by Crazy Quady, thanks for the Video Greg, keep rolling them out!

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you for watching!

[@lydiaconrad1959]

Thanks!

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you, and thank you so much for the donation!

[@cards06champs]

Excellent video!! I have to change the O2 at same location on my 2003 f150 4.6 with 252k. I've never changed one before, looks a bit of challenge but I should be able to replace it.

[@amidwestfamily112]

It was a bit challenging but straightening the wretch out help alot for me. You may not need to do that on the 4.6. Good luck!

[@jaydewitte2958]

Thanks! Did you replace the manifolds, too? They look new. If so, how hard was it?

[@amidwestfamily112]

Yes i did, the driver side was more challenging but both sides were somewhat challenging. A cutoff torch would make it easier if you have one. I don't but I think it would have helped. Good luck if you do it!

[@carolinegibson5497]

How did the bosch brand do? I've herd they don't do well; but the price is 20 to 30 $ cheaper. I bought the motor craft because if I'm going thru this much trouble to change,it I don't want to do it again. Thanks for posting

[@amidwestfamily112]

So far it's been good 👍

[@jackhudson3706]

I'm going to try once again on my 2007 Sport Trac. I didn't have a problem getting the sensor unscrewed with a sensor socket, but I couldn't get to the electrical connection. May have to take it to a mechanic.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Good luck!

[@wyattsdad8561]

IF YOU’RE REPLACING THE PASSENGER SIDE UPSTREAM O2 SENSOR- Remove the transmission dipstick tube. (It’s one bolt that holds it) You will need- -An O2 offset socket. (From Amazon, $21.00 for a kit of three different ones) -3/8” pivoting ratchet/socket wrench. (Autozone, $35 dollars) Once the dipstick tube is removed it will take you 5 to 10 minutes to remove the upstream O2 sensor. But you must remove the tube first. I just did this tonight. Two days ago I had spent several hours trying to remove it without removing the dipstick tube and I couldn’t get it out. Tonight after I removed the tube it literally took 5 minutes to remove. I just want to help anyone get this done easily. Use the two tools I mentioned and it is very easy. The pivoting ratchet or socket wrench must be used. A regular socket wrench will not work. And of course get the special offset O2 socket. I tried a 7/8” box/open end wrench and there isn’t enough room on the passenger side.

[@barrynash1126]

So, just to clarify, even if you DO remove the transmission dipstick tube, you still have to remove the sensor from the bottom, right? All you're doing is making a little more space underneath?

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@barrynash1126 unfortunately yes.. and if that O-ring is hard you’ll need to get a new one. I had to buy a new dipstick for the tranny because I couldn’t find just the O-ring. And I didn’t want to get an O-ring that wasn’t made to resist heat and transmission fluid. 22 bucks at Autozone for the dipstick and new O-ring.

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@barrynash1126 you need to remove the inner fender and the tranny dipstick. And you’ll need the offset socket and a ratchet that pivots. Do these things and the O2 sensor will be out in 2 to 5 minutes.

[@psycobone1]

You helped me alot

[@amidwestfamily112]

Glad the video helped!

[@joelovitt2900]

Wow thats a lot of work. Im lazy so im just gonna come from under it. This will be the 3rd replacement for bank 1 sensor 1. Im wondering if something is wrong with the cylinders or something else that will affect this sensor exclusively. Im no mechanic so idk really. What i do know is a service shop wanted to charge $1500 for a tune up. I did it for $250. However, im no mechanic so it took me 2 days to complete. Lol!

[@amidwestfamily112]

Well hopefully that fixes it for you!

[@mariomendez4090]

Thank you brother

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you for watching!

[@hoohoo4681]

Do you have code scanner or check ingine in your dash

[@roseownby4759]

Thank you for video

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you for watching!

[@artiscoopwr1275]

I'm having the same problem with my 4.6 crown Victoria p71

[@busnorth]

My question is why would all 4 go bad at the same exact same time. I have never added to coolant but have notice water from exhaust muffler on short trips.

[@amidwestfamily112]

I have never heard of all 4 o2 sensors going bad at the same time.... the water out of the exhaust is normally not engine coolant, it's condensation from the hot gases leaving the combustion chamber. In cooler climates. Good luck!

[@elcarmen34]

2017 ford explorer 02 b Bank 1 sensor 2 Recomended replacement brand

[@amidwestfamily112]

I used Bosch and it has been good with no issues.

[@vico.2514]

Bank 1 sensor 1 is definitely on the passenger side yeah? Thats what I have to change in my 2013 Ford F150. Called a Ford tech guy and he said its passenger side. Bank 1 typically is aligned with cylinder 1

[@amidwestfamily112]

Yes that should be the passenger side before the cat. Good luck, and thank you for watching!

[@vico.2514]

Thanks! Its a bit confusing depending on how you are viewing the engine. I think ill be definitely be using some map gas and will be cranking slowly with 190k.

[@amidwestfamily112]

@@vico.2514 just be careful there isn't anything that might melt around it!

[@hectorsanchez1960]

I have the same problem with my Ford expedition, which name brand, spark plug you bought

[@amidwestfamily112]

I have not touched the spark plugs yet. For this problem I was a bad o2 sensor, and I used the Bosch brand.

[@jaynemelendez850]

What model and year ford is this? I have a ford edge 2015 turbo with this CEL

[@amidwestfamily112]

In this video I am working on my 2003 f150 xlt with the 5.4 v8

[@blainemcdonald6972]

Asked my dealer the time allowed for O2 sensor replacement on 2015 F150 turbo, the screen showed .5 hrs Labor and the O2 sensor was $238 CDN

[@Luui2x]

I replace spark plugs and fuel injector and radiator thermostat and now I’m getting both o2 sensor code u think it broke them or what cuz it roughly mis firing now and evrytjing was to specs

[@amidwestfamily112]

That's a good question, when you say both o2 sensors are they both bank 1 sensors or both bank 2 or one on each bank both fronts both rears. The intake manifold could be cracked, or the gasket might have broke. Or you could have some coil packs that went bad.

[@Luui2x]

@@amidwestfamily112 bank 1 sensor 1 and bank 2 Sensor 1 and I’ll take a look at intake and see if it’s cracked cuz it’s plastic it would be but it sounds like dog shit unless the after market injector are throwing to much fuel cuz both o2 sensor are saying stuck Rich…. Unless my purge valve broke or air sensor…it turns off sometime it doesn’t give me injector or coil code tho

[@Luui2x]

Idk why I replace all of that is prolly a broke coils or purge valve but at first it was just injector / cylinder 3 code all I had to do was replace one injector but after I did all that now I’m getting o2 stuck rich like it can’t read how much air to fuel ratio i think

[@brockburrell4440]

Could you do a video on transfer case seal

[@amidwestfamily112]

I record these projects as they come up with my personal pickup. I am not a full time mechanic, but if I end up doing one I will make sure to record it! Thank you for watching!

[@gumaroroblesjr9763]

Wich side is the oxigen sensor bank 1 on ford f 150 2018???

[@amidwestfamily112]

Bank 1 on my 2003 is on the passenger side.

[@bartmecum-qh7mw]

I had to remove the heat shield to get it out

[@jackhudson3706]

How did you get the heat shield off?

[@Gabriel-jx1fv]

They could have engineered the placement alot easier wth FORD.

[@amidwestfamily112]

yes, if they could have rotated it even just a little!

[@MrMatt1120]

What about a crows foot? On twist drives?

[@amidwestfamily112]

A crows foot might work, I don't have a set of those so I could not try them.

[@tweezyyoutube]

What if you got codes bank 1 sensor 1 and bank 2 sensor 1 p2195 and p2197 for 2007 Ford Taurus se with one exhaust pipe

[@amidwestfamily112]

Sounds like it's most likely o2 senors. I am assuming it is a v6 so you would have 2 exhaust manifolds and 4 o2 senors. But I have not worked on that model of car so I am not sure. Good luck!

[@tweezyyoutube]

@@amidwestfamily112 thank you and yes it’s a v6 3.5L this whole time I was thinking I only was supposed have 2 02 sensors but thanks to you I know I have four now

[@warrenself]

Check for exhaust leaks while there. Also if the engine consumes any coolant the silicates in it will slowly ruin the sensors.

[@alejandromonge5193]

Oh boy you got a Lotta Rust underneath

[@amidwestfamily112]

Oh yeah she is definitely on the rusty side. Thanks for watching!

[@d3one3]

Looks like I have to do this on my 2014 F150. I'm going to contact the designers of the engine and they're going to change it for me, whether they like it or not🤬. Designers in general design for the sale and not for after the sale, I think

[@amidwestfamily112]

I totally agree, it doesn't seem like any of the car engineers have ever worked on a vehicle and it shows... good luck with getting them to change it!

[@d3one3]

@@amidwestfamily112 I actually got it! Perhaps I should do a video of how. Was much easier than I expected in the end. Put my wrench in the freezer and alternated between holding that on the O2 sensor nut and then spraying with WD40 and hitting O2 nut with a "punch" and hammer then a bit later heating up exhaust pipe near sensor but not on, hitting nut again with punch/hammer and then spraying with the WD. Alternated back and forth over about four hours while I did some things around the house. Patience and luck helped. Not too rusty to begin with so that helped too even though 180k mi. on the truck. Didn't even need to take off the tire or inner fender. Both O2 sockets I bought didn't help. Your video helped so thanks!

[@johnnybumpous9108]

I think I'll just let a real mechanic do it.. I know when I break a couple of knuckles I'll be ready to burn my truck...

[@amidwestfamily112]

Haha yeah, been there thanks for watching!

[@no_name9619]

They're not that hard to change. It's all about having the right tool. Still, I respect you knowing your limits.

[@MrMatt1120]

It's not a 7/8ths... It's 22mm =P

[@amidwestfamily112]

Well it is a 7/8ths and a 22mm since they are the same size =P

[@everythingvideos24]

The easier way would be just to buy a socket for 02 sensors. I have to replace an 02 sensor on my 96 Ford Explorer in the same location.

[@claudedevillers606]

excellent video felicitation ++++++++++++

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you! And thank you for watching and commenting!

[@kblopp]

@ 11:31 Thats what she said.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Haha yeah buddy!

[@pickles5150]

I think I'll let someone who isn't a moron change my sensors.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Haha. It did take longer then I thought it would, but that happens on all my projects it seems like.

[@daredoggo]

Thanks for influencing me to buy a 22mm wrench for no reason at all. It's a 7/8". Wtf

[@MidloCars]

Dude re worded everything he said 15 times

[@Mongasirishtwins]

I watched this and somehow I spent hours replacing the wrong one! Uuuugh!

[@amidwestfamily112]

That's a big bummer!