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1996 Ford Contour GL Premium Oxygen Sensor (part#15717)

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Brand: Bosch
Advance Auto Parts Part#: 5730004
Suitable vehicles: Click to find if this product can be used with your vehicle:
  • Ford
    • Contour GL
      • 1996
        • 1996 Ford Contour GL (2.0L 122CI L4 FI VIN: 3 - DOHC)


Bosch ceramic technology affords best-in-class performance. The ceramic element is a critical part of any oxygen sensor. Bosch's patented materials and processes are your assurance of unparalleled quality and performance.
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Connector Gender:Male
Exact Fit:Yes
Harness Length:13.3 in
Heated:Yes
Length (Sealing Surface To End Of Connector):15.4 in
Overall Length:16.6 in
Wire Quantity:4

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BoschPremium Oxygen Sensor
 
4.3

(based on 28 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (19)
  • Durable (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Trucks (8)
    • Small cars (6)
    • Large cars (4)
      • Car & Truck:
      • Auto enthusiast (4), Casual driver (4), Mechanic (4), Truck enthusiast (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Auto enthusiast (6), Casual driver (5), Mechanic (3), Truck enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (17)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Hoping I won't need another O2 sensor. .

    My car had the "Check Engine" light on for many months while I was waiting until I had the money to fix the "Oxygen Sensor" 2 problem. I was very...Read complete review

    My car had the "Check Engine" light on for many months while I was waiting until I had the money to fix the "Oxygen Sensor" 2 problem. I was very disappointed when I replaced 1st) the "flex pipe" on the exhaust system and 2nd) the resonators at the end of the exhaust pipes (my car has two!) --- and my car still didn't pass inspection because the "Check Engine Light" was STILL ON! The Inspection Station let me off (i.e., gave me the inspection sticker, but told me to get this fixed as soon as possible). However, I was still kind of worried driving around all winter with the "Check Engine Light" on. Now that the "Check Engine Light" is off, I am no longer worried my car will break down at any time! Since I didn't actually install the product [Premium Oxygen Sensor, manufactured by Bosch), I am not aware of the great or not so great characteristics of this particular part, as compared to other brands. However, I know Bosch is a good brand and I also know my "Check Engine Light" is now off! So I am a satisfied Advance Auto Parts customer. I also have a new mechanic who I trust -- which is important to me since I am a woman and I know some mechanics like to cheat women because they realize many of us don't know a lot about cars. . .

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Poor Quality-Many Returned

    Store employee told me a lot of the Bosch O2 sensors come back as defective. The least returned are the NTK ones. My Bosch 15717 lasted 30 days before throwing a code, Slow response...Read complete review

    Store employee told me a lot of the Bosch O2 sensors come back as defective. The least returned are the NTK ones. My Bosch 15717 lasted 30 days before throwing a code, Slow response which turned into a lean code. Buyer beware. RJM

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    5.0

    True OE Part

    By On the Road

    from Baltimore, MD

    Verified Buyer
    Level 2

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

        OE equipment. Easy to install and tested okay.

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        • No

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        1.0

        Didn't fit

        By Carey

        from Katy, TX

        About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic, Truck Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer
        Level 1

        Pros

          Cons

          • Incompatible

          Best Uses

            Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

            Part was 5" too short. did not fit.

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            • No

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            great product

            By matt

            from norfolk ne

            Verified Buyer
            Level 1

            Pros

            • Easy To Use

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                great product and easy to look up online

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                • No

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                (4 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                PERFECT FIT

                By G2012

                from Denver, co

                About Me Auto Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer
                3 or more reviews submitted

                Pros

                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                    PERFECT FIT JUST LIKE THE SITE SAID

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                    • No

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                    (3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Just as described

                    By bssw

                    from newnan ga

                    About Me Casual Driver

                    Verified Buyer
                    3 or more reviews submitted

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Trucks

                      Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                      Easy to replace

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                      • No

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                      (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Exact, easy replacement took less than 5

                      By POWERman

                      from Plymouth, Ma.

                      About Me Casual Driver

                      Pros

                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Small Cars

                        Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                        Got a P0135 engine code in my 2001 Focus. Pulled old sensor out & brought it with me. Replacement has a larger diameter body, but the threads and plug connector are the same. Didn't even have to remove the heat shield to remove/ install sensor. Reset code w/ Actron reader, car has been fine since.

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                        (4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Right part at the right price.

                        By Tall1

                        from Coal Township, PA.

                        About Me Truck Enthusiast

                        Verified Buyer
                        Helpful Reviewer

                        Pros

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                              A little hard to access O2 sensor on vehicle. Had to remove wheelwell liner.

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                              • No

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                              (3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              1.0

                              problems

                              By nick

                              from orlando florida

                              Verified Buyer
                              Helpful Reviewer

                              Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                              products gives problem. change to a differrent brand and it work better. no check engine light.

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                              (4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              very great product

                              By the king

                              from clearfield, pa

                              About Me Casual Driver

                              Verified Buyer
                              Helpful Reviewer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Use
                              • High-Performance
                              • Lightweight
                              • Versatile

                              Cons

                              • None

                              Best Uses

                              • Small Cars

                              Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                              took old sensor out, and replaced with new one. correct length.

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                              • No

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                              (3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              1.0

                              Poor Quality-Many Returned

                              By BobinCarnegie

                              from Carnegie, PA

                              About Me Auto Enthusiast, Mechanic

                              Helpful Reviewer

                              Pros

                                Cons

                                • Lasted 1 month

                                Best Uses

                                • None

                                Comments about Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor:

                                Store employee told me a lot of the Bosch O2 sensors come back as defective. The least returned are the NTK ones. My Bosch 15717 lasted 30 days before throwing a code, Slow response which turned into a lean code. Buyer beware. RJM

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                                • Q:

                                  2003 Mercury Mountaineer v8. Bank 2 sensor 1. So I need the 15" or the 11" sensor?
                                  Asked on 5/9/2013 by Hank

                                  1 answer

                                  • CUSTOMER CARE

                                    A:

                                    This Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor (Part No. 15716) is compatible for your 2003 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6L 281CI V8 FI VIN: W. This oxygen sensor has the Length (Sealing Surface To End Of Connector): 10.6 inches and overall length: 11.8 inches. However, I recommend purchasing a Haynes repair manual specifically for your vehicle. This should be able to assist you further into detail on how to repair or replace specific parts. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                                    Answered on 5/10/2013 by Max from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  how many oxygen sensors does a 1998 madza b3000 have 3.0engine
                                  Asked on 4/20/2013 by joe from luzerne pa

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    With reference to your inquiry on the Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor - Part No. 15717 your 1998 Mazda B3000 with 3.0L engine has 3 Oxygen sensors - one on each manifold (upstream) and one near the converter (downstream). The Part No. 15717 is for two of the upstream and Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor - Part No. 15718 is for the downstream. For any further assistance please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                                    Answered on 4/22/2013 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  I have a 2001 f-250 with the 5.4 and all I see is two o2 sensers one coming down from the right and one coming down the left and nothing after the converter.so witch is the upstream and down stream?
                                  Asked on 4/13/2013 by haf2fsh from ida,mi

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    With reference to your query on Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor part# 15717, the location of oxygen sensors is follows: If your 2000 Ford F-150 truck has a true dual-exhaust system--with two independent mufflers, catalytic converters, etc.--then there will be a total of four oxygen sensors, two on each exhaust manifold, immediately before and after each catalytic converter. If the truck has a single exhaust system, there are two sensors, located before and after the catalytic converter on the exhaust manifold. The O2 sensor before the catalytic converter will be the upstream sensor and the O2 sensor after the catalytic converter will be the downstream sensor. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

                                    Answered on 4/13/2013 by Vincent from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  I have a 2005 Ford Explorer, with a 4.0 Flex Fuel Engine. It currently has 193K miles, on it. It is showing the following DTCs:
                                  P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0193, P0401 and P0430. I'mn not sure what the recommended replacement interval, for the 02 sensors, are, and the EGR code has been on for a while. Since the EGR and sensor are an integral unit, I have that to replace, but just wondered if I should replace all 4 02 sensors as well.
                                  Asked on 1/17/2013 by Bob from Newton Falls, OH

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    With reference to your inquiry on the Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor - part# 15717, I would suggest taking your vehicle to a certified mechanic for a proper diagnosis before buying and having parts installed that may not (solve/be) the problem. For any further assistance, you may also visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.

                                    Answered on 1/18/2013 by Vincent from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  Where are the O2 sensors located on my 2000 F-150?
                                  Asked on 12/29/2012 by WA

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    With reference to your query on Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor part# 15717, the location of oxygen sensors is follows: If your 2000 Ford F-150 truck has a true dual-exhaust system--with two independent mufflers, catalytic converters, etc.--then there will be a total of four oxygen sensors, two on each exhaust manifold, immediately before and after each catalytic converter. If the truck has a single exhaust system, there are two sensors, located before and after the catalytic converter on the exhaust manifold. For more information, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our technicians would be more than happy to assist you.

                                    Answered on 12/30/2012 by Rick from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  I have a 2002 F150 5.4 motor. Iwas told I need 2 upstream oxygen sensors is this correct? Also how difficult is it to change them?
                                  Asked on 11/29/2012 by Shane from PA

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    This Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor (Part No. 15717) is an exact fit for your 2002 Ford F-150 Pickup but it is a downstream sensor. Please refer this Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor (Part No. 15664) upstream sensor ( 2 required) which would be an exact fit for your vehicle. The installation process depend on the skill level of whoever is removing or replacing the part. Some may have a harder time than others who have experience with this type of project. For further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.

                                    Answered on 11/29/2012 by Steve from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  2010 F150 4.6 liter v8 with a code P0130 and P0150
                                  Asked on 11/15/2012 by raddler from warner robin GA

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    With reference to this Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor - part# 15717, Codes P0130 and P0150 should be for front 02 sensors only. You must check the wires between sensors and PCM. If wires are bad repair wiring, if wires are good replace sensors, if the problem still exist then it is Engine computer. For any further assistance, please visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.

                                    Answered on 11/15/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  How Many Oxygen Sensor's does a 1998 B2500 Mazda truck have?
                                  Asked on 11/9/2012 by RET from Griffin, GA

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    With reference to this Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor - part# 15717, there are two oxygen sensor on your Mazda B2500, one upstream and one downstream. Upstream location is between the catalytic converter and the engine. Downstream location is between the catalytic converter and the tailpipe. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-877-238-2623 or visit your nearest Advance Auto Parts store and our representatives would be more than happy to assist you.

                                    Answered on 11/11/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  hi, can u tell me how many sensors and product number needed for 1996 mercury grand marq 4.6 ltr engine. Is this the right one for downstream??? I know there are 4 sensors needed if I replace all, but how do I find which one is bad though???
                                  Asked on 10/18/2012 by bobo55 from Wall Township, NJ

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    There are four oxygen sensors on your 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. This Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensor -part# 15717 is a downstream sensor for your vehicle. You would need your vehicle checked with a scanner to find which oxygen sensor is bad. For any further assistance, you may also visit your nearest Advance Auto store or call us directly at 1-877-ADVANCE (238-2623) and one of our representatives there would be more than happy to assist you.

                                    Answered on 10/18/2012 by Vincent from AAP
                                • Q:

                                  I have a 2002 ford e150 4.2 liter engine with 450.000 on it. cel light is on with a po172 rich condition bank 1. My question is with all the miles on it. would the 02 sensor be getting tired and give a false reading? or is it leaking fuel injector? I have cleaned the maf sensor.
                                  Asked on 9/5/2012 by camshaft from Quincy ma

                                  1 answer

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                                    A:

                                    Sorry, without the presence of your vehicle we would not be able to properly diagnose it nor provide you with a 100% answer. We would suggest that you take your vehicle to a certified mechanic for further diagnosis.

                                    Answered on 9/6/2012 by Steve from AAP
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