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2020 FORD FOCUS

2.0L I4FWDDCTgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque5868Fluid6DTC968Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
P0136moderate severityPowertrain

O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

on 2020 Ford Focus 2.0L I4 · FWD

What this code means

General malfunction in the downstream O2 sensor circuit for Bank 1.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Failed emissions test
  • Reduced catalyst monitoring

Common causes

  • Faulty downstream O2 sensor
  • Wiring damage
  • Exhaust leak after catalyst

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test O2 sensor voltage
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check for exhaust leaks after cat

Repair notes

Replace downstream O2 sensor.

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