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Ford P1151

Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch Sensor Indicates Lean Bank 2

What P1151 means on a Ford

On Ford vehicles, P1151 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the O2 / lambda: “Lack of Upstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Switch Sensor Indicates Lean Bank 2”. P1151 is a manufacturer-specific Ford code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Ford and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a O2 / lambda code like P1151 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1151 and ECU tuning

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