2003 Ford Taurus Windshield Washer Hose Issue

2003 FORD TAURUS
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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Recently has SES light indicating bad O2 sensor (rear bank, upstream). Replaced sensor and no more trouble code. 1 week later noticed my wiper fluid didn't work. Washer fluid tube had melted. Replaced it with a new one and it did it again within a week. Is the rear bank running lean and thus causing a heat issue? Should I replace all the O2 sensors? I don't want to replace the fluid hose again just to have it melt a 3rd time.
Dec 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check the hood as it is closing if its closing on the W/W hose very common that ive seen
have reroute the hose
if have no more codes and engine running OK
no need to be wasting money on replacing good parts
Dec 3, 2009 at 5:09 PM
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