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P013B Ford Code - Oxygen Sensor Slow Response Lean to Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2

Quick Answer

During a Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (DFSO) event, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) signal to determine if the signal is stuck in range. Common causes include Faulty Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2, Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2 harness is open or shorted, Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2 circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is Moderate - service should be scheduled soon. The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.

What it means: P013B Ford indicates Oxygen Sensor Slow Response Lean to Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2, Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2 harness is open or shorted, Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2 circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: Moderate - service should be scheduled soon.
Can I drive?: The vehicle may still be drivable for short trips if it runs normally, but avoid hard driving and repair it soon.

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Code Popularity 1,985

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Moderate (Service soon) (2 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Code P013B Ford Description

During a Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (DFSO) event, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) signal to determine if the signal is stuck in range. The PCM expects the signal to exceed a calibrated rich or lean value within a calibrated amount of time. If the signal voltage remains less than the rich value after a number of occurrences, the PCM intrusively controls the fuel system rich over increasing time periods in an attempt to force the signal to greater than the calibrated rich value. The test fails when, after three consecutive intrusive attempts, the signal cannot be forced greater than the calibrated rich value. Also, if the signal voltage remains greater than the lean value after a calibrated amount of time with the fuel injectors off, a counter is incremented. The test fails when after three consecutive occurrences the signal is not less than the calibrated lean value.

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P013B Ford?

Faulty Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2
Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2 harness is open or shorted
Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2 circuit poor electrical connection
Inappropriate fuel pressure
Faulty fuel injectors
Exhaust leaks before or near the Heated Oxygen Bank 1 Sensor 2

How to Fix the DTC P013B Ford?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P013B Ford code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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