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1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 DuratecFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3852Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
P0159low severityPowertrain

O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response Bank 2 Sensor 2

on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD

What this code means

Slow response from the downstream O2 sensor on Bank 2.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Failed emissions

Common causes

  • Aging sensor
  • Contaminated sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor response
  2. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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