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Ford Explorer CAT Sensor

April 9, 2021

This bulletin is for some 2014-15 Ford Explorers.

Some 2014-2015 Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L Ti-VCT engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P0138 (bank 1 CMS) and/or P0158 (bank 2 CMS) stored in the PCM memory.

Connect your scan tool and check for DTCs. Address any non-related DTCs before continuing. Replace the affected catalyst monitor sensor (CMS).

The sensors are available as follows:

Bank 1 CMS......BE5Z-9G444-B

Bank 2 CMS......BE5Z-9G444-A

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Mike Mavrigian | Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.