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P1138 Ford - Lack Of HO2S Switches Bank 1 Sensor 2 Rich

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Ford. All interpretations of P1138

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P1138 means

P1138
Lack Of HO2S Switches Bank 1 Sensor 2 Rich Ford · emissions Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Lack Of HO2S Switches Bank 1 Sensor 2 Rich circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • exhaust system leaking
  • HO2S

Related and nearby codes

How to read P1138

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

138

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1138

What does P1138 mean?

Lack Of HO2S Switches Bank 1 Sensor 2 Rich. The control module detected a fault associated with the Lack Of HO2S Switches Bank 1 Sensor 2 Rich circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Is P1138 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1138 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Ford. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1138 at file level?

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