How Do You Remove An Oxygen Sensor On 96 Ford Ranger?
An oxygen sensor is a designed to monitor the emissions before they enter the catalytic convertor. While a Ford Ranger’s oxygen sensor rarely fails on its own, a malfunction in the fuel system can lead to a contaminated oxygen sensor, which will need to be replaced. The sensor is located in the exhaust pipe between the manifold and the catalytic converter. This job is best performed with a cold engine, as the sensor is screwed into the exhaust which can easily deliver third degree burns if contacted when hot. With basic mechanical inclination this job can be performed in less than an hour. Raise the front end of the Ranger with the floor jack and support it on the jack stands. Climb under the front end and disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring harness, often referred to as a pigtail, from the main engine harness. You may need a pocket screwdriver to disconnect the pigtail’s clip. Use the box wrench to remove the oxygen sensor form the exhaust. If the sensor will not come out easily, spra
