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Replacing the Oxygen Sensor on the Ford Explorer V8 4.6L

Model: Ford Explorer U251, MK 4 - Years 2006-2010
Part: Oxygen sensor

Discover in this brief and simple guide the instructions that will allow you to remove and replace the oxygen sensor or lambda probe of the Ford Explorer with a V8 4.6 litre engine. First, lift the vehicle and locate the oxygen sensor, situated above the catalytic converter; then disconnect its electrical connector and unscrew the lambda probe using an 18 mm socket spanner, as shown in the video. At this point, remove and replace the oxygen sensor with the new one, following the video until the end!

Updated on 13 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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