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If you're getting CELs with codes indicating O2 sensor problems, JCWhitney has platinum tip O2 sensors for $53 each. (#13ZX2749N) With 94K miles and intermittent 172 & 176 codes for the last 9 months, I decided it was time for replacement. Thanks to all the great info available on CEG, the job was pretty painless and took about 2 hours. You need to splice the Ford connector onto the new sensors using a supplied splice kit. The Ford connector has 4 wires and the sensor 3 wires. Leave the gray connector wire tucked into the harness or cut it off. The sensor uses a chassis ground and does not need the 4th wire. (Splice white-white and black-black) My CELs are completely gone! I could not get a blink out the CEL after 35 miles of heavy foot-in-the-carpet driving. Engine is slightly smoother, but no noticable performance increase. ------------------ Scott 95 SE-2.5L ATX
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If I was going to replace all of my O2 sensors, how many would I order and does this require a special tool to remove the O2 sensor?
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Chris,
You can put a deposit on the tool you need for changing sensors(special socket) at Autozone. No charge for rental, you get deposit back when you return tools. $16.50 for 3 sizes in a small case where I went.
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what brand are the sensors? is jc whtiney a parts store in the usa or would i have to order them on line? if i could find the same brand up here it would be great because ordering anything out of the usa is expensive once shipping, duty and taxes are paid.
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The sensors are marketed by Tomspec Co. They looked identical to the originals in construction, weight and country of origin (Japan). JCWhitney is mostly mail order/web but I believe they still have a store in Chicago. For a 95 you only need 2 sensors. For 97 or 98+ you need 4 sensors. ------------------ Scott 95 SE-2.5L ATX
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One more question. Is this a job that I can handle or is it better left to a real mechanic? Not interested in doing a wheel bearing type repair but I do like tinkering with my car. Got a Haynes manual.
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Chris,
My '95 Duratec five speed only has two sensors, you have four. The front one is fairly easy, the one on the back manifold can be a bear! It took me about 30 minutes to do both using ramps and the right tools. Most dealers will want $60-$75 EACH to install them. Let the car cool overnight and its not that bad a job.
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Chris,
If you can change a spark plug you can change an oxygen sensor. The back one is easier if you connect the wire up top THEN drop it down and install it.
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Originally posted by SVTMAG:
The back one is easier if you connect the wire up top THEN drop it down and install it.
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Do you remove it and install it from below the car and do the wire crimping from above the engine. Anyway, I changed the 3 O2 sensors that I could and got lucky, so far. It has been started 3 times since I reconnected the + battery cable and no CEL yet. Regardless of wether it's fixed or not I'm replacing the last one too. Been living with this CEL for a year now. I'm hoping it's finally gone. Chris 99 SE V6 5sp And no CEL
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Order SMP brand O2 sensors from http://www.expressautoparts.com -- $50 each and they have the Ford connectors already on them, no splicing/cutting required, and they're the exact same make as the OE sensors.
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