The heated oxygen sensor is located on the exhaust forward of the catalytic converter and the catalytic converter sensor is located aft. Don't mix them up.
CAUTION: Disconnect both battery cables and allow metal to cool. Disconnecting both battery cables will reset computer settings.
Lift vehicle and support safely. A drive up lift or pit that allows standing is best.
The heated oxygen sensor connector is located above the transmission, best reached with the right hand, up the right-side, using a 3/16" straight-slot screwdriver to release the lock.
Then using special tool or crescent wrench, remove the sensor.
Apply high-temperature anti-seize to new sensor, install hand-tight, and a gentle, but firm wrench tight, will hold it.
Count tools.
Safely lower vehicle.
Reconnect battery, (+) positive first, then (-) negative.
Start and hold key to start position for 30 seconds.
Fill gas tank and drive 200 miles without shutting the engine off.
motorcraft . com just shows ( 1 ) oxygen sensor for all available engines in a 1991 Ford Ranger
Which engine do you have?
I'm not a mechanic / technician but on a 1988 Ford Ranger there might be ( 1 ) oxygen sensor ( upstream sensor )
The 1997 Ford Aerostar oxygen sensor is screwed into the exhaust pipe. It is about even with the rear of the oil pan.
the o2 sensor is located on the exaust manifold
The O2 sensor after the catalytic converter.
you can breath
unplug the clip from the sensor. if your replacing it, you just unscrew the sensor
It just has ( 1 ) oxygen sensor , before the catalytic converter ( upstream )
There are 2 heated exhaust gas oxygen sensors , 1 screwed into the outlet on each exhaust manifold on a 1993 Ford Ranger 4.0 L .
On a 1997 Ford Ranger ( 4.0 liter V6 engine ) Bank 1 is the passenger side of the engine Sensor 1 ( which is the upstream sensor ) would be close to the engine ( it might even be in the outlet of the exhaust manifold ) before the exhaust enters the catalytic converter
On a Ford Ranger ( V6 engine ) Bank 2 is the drivers side of the engine Sensor 1 would be close to the engine before the exhaust enters the catalytic converter