Several things could cause an O2 sensor to get bad that quickly. First, it could be bad wiring that is causing the signal to be incorrect, meaning the the sensor is still good but it is bringing back bad data. Two, if you have any cylinders misfiring this could cause raw fuel to be pushed down the exhaust, causing the sensor to foul. There are always lots of other things that could be happening that can't be anticipated.
No.
Bank 1 is the passenger side of the engine in a Mercury Grand Marquis Sensor 1 would be in the exhaust close to the engine before the exhaust enters the catalytic converter ( upstream sensor )
two. one air/fuel ratio sensor or upstream sensor, and one oxygen sensor or downstream sensor. when replacing them make sure they are the cause and not the symptom of something else and also only use direct fit, universal are known to have to many problems and need to be wired in
A malfunctioning oxygen sensor can cause the engine to be low on power.
Not directly. The oxygen sensor measures oxygen levels in the exhaust. The computer uses that to calculate fuel and spark timing. If an oxygen sensor is malfunctioning, it could cause idle problems.Not directly. The oxygen sensor measures oxygen levels in the exhaust. The computer uses that to calculate fuel and spark timing. If an oxygen sensor is malfunctioning, it could cause idle problems.
It does not have a MAF (mass air flow sensor)
It sure can.
only in California
Possible, but not likely.
No.
Yes, it cause the engine to run rich.
Yes, a bad O2 sensor would cause a 2002 Dodge Dakota to stall. It would also cause bad fuel mileage and hard idling within the vehicle.