CARWATCH
P0157 Error on Ford
What it means and how to fix it
🚨 Fault Description (P0157)
The DTC code P0157 in a Ford vehicle is a sign that the onboard computer has registered the following anomaly:
"O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)"
Despite being a generic fault, how it affects performance and where the physical problem is located changes a lot depending on the specific Ford model you drive.
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