Where is the oxygen sensor/oxygen sensor harness located?

2004 FORD F-250
208,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEVELTWO
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I can't locate the downstream sensor harness wire under truck.
Dec 9, 2023 at 2:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Was it connected before working on the vehicle? Also, on some sensors, the wiring is connected to it from the factory and the connector is in the engine compartment.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 9, 2023 at 11:00 PM
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LEVELTWO
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It seems as if there was no downstream oxygen sensor, or downstream harness wire.
Dec 11, 2023 at 12:43 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Check behind the engine to see if anything is disconnected. I'm not sure what someone has done. The wiring from the sensor goes in different directions, so there has to be a connector at some point.

I attached a pic below at least showing the wire colors you should be looking for at a connector. It should be a round connector with 4 pins.

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.
Dec 11, 2023 at 8:32 PM
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LEVELTWO
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Thank you, if I`m getting it right, if I don`t have a California truck, I won't have a down flow oxygen sensor.
Dec 13, 2023 at 2:57 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

According to the wiring schematic, that appears to be correct. Is there a place for one in the exhaust or any indication one was present?

Joe
Dec 13, 2023 at 7:08 PM
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LEVELTWO
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Originals exhaust, no place present for downhill oxygen sensor, no wiring harness visible.
Dec 14, 2023 at 12:45 AM
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LEVELTWO
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Exhaust systems look as if it's original there's no place for the downstream oxygen sensor nor is there a harness for the downstream present.
Dec 14, 2023 at 12:55 PM (Merged)
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There is only the downstream oxygen sensor on California trucks. Let us know if you need anything else.
Dec 14, 2023 at 12:55 PM (Merged)
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LEVELTWO
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Thanks.
Dec 14, 2023 at 12:55 PM (Merged)
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Dec 14, 2023 at 12:55 PM (Merged)
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