Engine-Codes - Ford - P0060 Ford

P0060 Ford Code - HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 2 Sensor 2

- Code Popularity: 35,718 Views
- Repair Importance Level: 2/3
- Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3
Table of contents
ChatAC AutoCodes.com AI Chat

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0060 Ford?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 (HO2S22)
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 circuit open shorted to ground
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 circuit poor electrical connection
⚠ Does your Ford have Safety Recalls? → Check here

How to Fix the DTC P0060 Ford?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Search for P0060 Ford Questions and Answers: Search here →

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0060 Ford code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P0060 Ford Code Mean?

The HO2S detects the presence of oxygen in the exhaust and produces a variable voltage according to the amount of oxygen detected. A high concentration of oxygen (lean air to fuel ratio) in the exhaust produces a voltage signal of less than 0.4 volt. A low concentration of oxygen (rich air to fuel ratio) produces a voltage signal greater than 0.6 volt. The HO2S provides feedback to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) indicating air to fuel ratio in order to achieve a near stoichiometric air to fuel ratio of 14.7 to 1 (9 to 1 E100) during closed loop engine operation.
When the oxygen sensor is cold, disconnected, or on initial start-up, the voltage may read between 1.5 to 1.7 volts. The oxygen sensor voltage will decrease to the normal operating range of 0.0 to 1.1 volts during warm, stabilized engine running conditions.
The HO2S heater is embedded with a sensing element. The heating element heats the sensor to a temperature of 800°C (1,472°F). At approximately 300°C (572°F) the engine enters closed loop operation. The heater allows the engine to enter closed loop operation sooner.
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the heater current requirements are too low or too high in the Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 (HO2S22) circuit.

P0060 Ford Code - HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 2 Sensor 2

Need more Information on the Code?

Need more information on how to fix the P0060 Ford code? Get Access to Factory Service Manuals

Need Help with the Code?

Get the P0060 Ford code diagnosed by a professional: Find a repair shop in your area