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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1057 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS & DESCRIPTIONS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID))DTC DIAGNOSISDTC P2196: O2 SENSOR SIGNAL BIASED/STUCK RICH - BANK 1, SENSOR 1
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
DTC P2196: O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich - Bank 1, Sensor 1
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION DTC P2196: O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich - Bank 1, Sensor 1
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DTC P2196: O2 SENSOR SIGNAL BIASED/STUCK RICH - BANK 1, SENSOR 1
| 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 PINPOINT TEST H . | GO to PINPOINT TEST H . |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.