Oxygen (O2) Sensor Wiring Diagrams (1997 4.6L F150-F250)

The 4.6L Ford F150 and F250 Pickup comes equipped with 4 heated oxygen sensors (HO2S). This article contains the wiring diagrams of all 4 oxygen sensors.

RF Oxygen Sensor (O2S11) Wiring Diagram

Right Front Oxygen (O2S11) Sensor Wiring Diagram (1997 Ford 4.6L)

RF Oxygen Sensor Troubleshooting Notes:

  • The right front oxygen sensor is located on bank 1 and before the catalytic converter.
    • Bank 1 is the bank of cylinders that houses cylinders #1, #2, #3, and #4.
    • Bank 1 is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
  • The right front oxygen sensor is also known as:
    • HO2S11 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1).
    • Bank 1 upstream oxygen sensor.
    • Right upstream O2 sensor.

LF Oxygen Sensor (O2S21) Wiring Diagram

Left Front Oxygen (O2S21) Sensor Wiring Diagram (1997 Ford 4.6L)

LF Oxygen Sensor Troubleshooting Notes:

  • The left front oxygen sensor is located on bank 2 and before the catalytic converter.
    • Bank 2 is the bank of cylinders that houses cylinders #5, #6, #7, and #8.
    • Bank 2 is located on the driver side of the engine compartment.
  • The left front oxygen sensor is also known as:
    • HO2S21 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1).
    • Bank 2 upstream oxygen sensor.
    • Left upstream O2 sensor.

RR Oxygen Sensor (O2S12) Wiring Diagram

Right Rear Oxygen (O2S12) Sensor Wiring Diagram (1997 Ford 4.6L)

RR Oxygen Sensor Troubleshooting Notes:

  • The right rear oxygen sensor is located on bank 1 and AFTER the catalytic converter.
    • Bank 1 is the bank of cylinders that houses cylinders #1, #2, #3, and #4.
    • Bank 1 is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
  • The right rear oxygen sensor is also known as:
    • HO2S12 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2).
    • Bank 1 downstream oxygen sensor.
    • Right downstream O2 sensor.

LR Oxygen Sensor (O2S22) Wiring Diagram

Left Rear Oxygen (O2S22) Sensor Wiring Diagram (1997 Ford 4.6L)

LR Oxygen Sensor Troubleshooting Notes:

  • The left rear oxygen sensor is located on bank 2 and AFTER the catalytic converter.
    • Bank 2 is the bank of cylinders that houses cylinders #5, #6, #7, and #8.
    • Bank 2 is located on the driver side of the engine compartment.
  • The left rear oxygen sensor is also known as:
    • HO2S22 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2).
    • Bank 2 downstream oxygen sensor.
    • Left downstream O2 sensor.

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Ford Vehicles:

  • F150 Pickup 4.6L
    • 1997
  • F250 Pickup 4.6L
    • 1997