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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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What makes O2 sensors go bad? On my 97 f-250 4x4 ld 5.4 they go out like all the time. Maybe get a year out of a pair if that. Anyway to kill this bird for good?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Why do you think they are going bad? codes?

It could be the wiring that is bad.

A clean connection when replacing the sensor is a must too.

Anyway, post your codes and the reason why you think the sensors are bad.

Sensors are good for at least 100,000 miles before they have to be checked.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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More likely than not, the sensors are fine and the symptom is being misinterpreted due to a faulty diagnosis.

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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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i have 200k on my truck with the sam o2 's on it...never had a code for it
 
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If they truly are going bad I'd look for either an extreme lean or extreme rich burn of your fuel, other than that all I could think of is a wire shorting something out or if you drive in a hellova lot of standing water maybe it fries them. Is it all 4 that go bad or just the post cat or pre-cat?
 
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