Are all o2 sensors the same?

[Mechanicboy]

I found o2 sensors on ebay for $20 each shipped which is way better then the $50 that parts store wants. My question is does anyone have bad experiences with a particular brand of o2 sensor.

 

[Frogman]

They are not the same. Most are application (at the very least, manufacturer) specific. Inside, they are all the same. But outside, they differ. Different thread pattern, different connectors, heated, unheated, etc.

Most manufacturers use BOSCH sensors. I don't know if that's good or bad, but they seem to be the most used O2 sensor manufacturer out there.

 

[craigh]

Front and rear O2 sensors are different part numbers if that was your question.

 

[Mechanicboy]

I'm just talking about the differences in brand. I know they make different threads and styles(1,3,4 wire) but quality is what I'm talking about. The o2s on the LS are the same as used on many other fords.

Here's the ones I'm looking at.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STAN...3767439?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories

Also I'm only after the front sensors.

 

[Mechanicboy]

Just found out something interesting. Bosch recommends replacing their universal fit o2 sensors every 100K miles.

 

[1bad4.6l]

I have had issues with bosch o2 sensors. No they are not the same. Stay away from cheap shat. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Mechanicboy]

I have had issues with bosch o2 sensors. No they are not the same. Stay away from cheap shat. Just my 2 cents.

Bosch is usually the more expensive sensor.

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Vehic...=LINCOLN&MODEL=LS&YEAR=2001&CAT=OxygenSensors

 

[joegr]

Bosch is usually the more expensive sensor.

http://www.boschautoparts.com/Vehic...=LINCOLN&MODEL=LS&YEAR=2001&CAT=OxygenSensors

Bosch is also generally the manufacturer of the Motorcraft O2 sensors. (I make no claims of if they are better or worse than anyone else.)

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

Get them from rockauto.com or sparkplugs.com. NGK or Denso are better than Bosch.

 

[Mechanicboy]

Get them from rockauto.com or sparkplugs.com. NGK or Denso are better than Bosch.

NKG oxygen sensors are actually branded NTK. They are cheaper then bosch.

 

[JoshMcMadMac]

NKG oxygen sensors are actually branded NTK. They are cheaper then bosch.

They are less expensive than Bosch, but a better sensor.

 

[joegr]

They are less expensive than Bosch, but a better sensor.

I have no direct experience, but I have heard that as well.

 

[Mechanicboy]

Awesome, I ordered a set from rockauto and a fuel a fuel pump sock for my jimmy that I bought back.

 

[Mechanicboy]

I think NTK was the good choce and that's what I bought. The original sensor was branded both ford and NTK so I guess NTK makes those sensorss fo ford.