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P1151

Lack of Oxygen Sensor Switching — Lean (Manufacturer-Specific, Ford)

Medium — fix within daysDrive with caution

Severity: Fix within days. Drive with caution and watch for new symptoms.

What P1151 means

On Ford vehicles, this is the bank 2 version of P1131: the upstream oxygen sensor is not switching and the engine is running lean on bank 2.

Common causes

How to fix it

Check for vacuum leaks, clean the MAF sensor, and test the bank 2 oxygen sensor and fuel pressure.

Can I drive with P1151?

Same as P1131, on the other bank. Get it checked soon.

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Questions, answered

Is it safe to drive with code P1151?

You can drive short distances carefully; watch for worsening symptoms. Same as P1131, on the other bank. Get it checked soon.

What causes code P1151?

The most common causes are: Vacuum leak; Dirty mass air flow sensor; Failing oxygen sensor on bank 2; Low fuel pressure; Exhaust leak. A scan tool and a visual check of the parts above is where a technician starts.

How do I fix code P1151?

Check for vacuum leaks, clean the MAF sensor, and test the bank 2 oxygen sensor and fuel pressure.

Not repair advice. This page gives general information about code P1151 only. Cars differ by make, model and year — confirm the fault with a scan tool and have the repair done by a qualified technician.

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