DTC P2196: Lack of HO2S-11 Switch, Sensor Indicates Rich

2005 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 LSECTION DTC P2196: Lack of HO2S-11 Switch, Sensor Indicates Rich
P2196 - LACK OF HO2S-11 SWITCH, SENSOR INDICATES RICH

Description:  A heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) indicating rich at the end of a test is trying to correct for an over-lean condition. The test fails when the fuel control system no longer detects switching for a calibrated amount of time.
Possible Causes:  See the possible causes for DTC P2195 .
Diagnostic Aids:   
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to H: Fuel Control STEP H21.
RENDER: 1.0x

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