Bosch 17280 Oxygen Sensor - Upstream Left

Bosch Wideband O2 Sensor for Ford F-150

Bosch 17280 is an Actual OE Oxygen Sensor built as a specific-fit wideband air-fuel sensor for the 2011 Ford F-150, upstream left, with notes for vehicles built through 12/2010. It provides the ECU with continuous air-fuel ratio data across the full lambda range for precise mixture control, stable drivability, and lower emissions.

Key Features

• Wideband A/F oxygen sensor with continuous, high-precision measurement
• Heated design for faster sensor activity and stable operation
• Specific fit for the 2011 Ford F-150, upstream left
• 5-wire design with 6 terminals, blade terminal type, and oblong male connector
• Threaded mounting with 18 mm thread diameter and 22 mm hex size
• Wiring harness included; harness length measures 26.4 in
• Metal housing with robust ceramic construction for thermal durability

Product Details

Bosch 17280 is part of the Bosch Actual OE Oxygen Sensor line, a product line focused on OE-style replacement sensors built from Bosch’s long history in engine management and emissions control. This wideband sensor uses a planar pump-cell design and optimized heater control to deliver fast light-off and accurate feedback during changing load conditions. For drivers searching for a 2011 Ford F-150 upstream left oxygen sensor, Bosch 17280 provides the direct-fit configuration needed for proper installation and reliable signal output.

This part cross-references no listed aftermarket part numbers for the same application.

Common Issues This Sensor Can Address

• Check engine light related to oxygen sensor performance
• Incorrect air-fuel ratio readings at the ECU
• Rough idle or inconsistent throttle response caused by faulty sensor feedback
• Reduced fuel economy from inaccurate mixture control
• Higher emissions from delayed or unstable sensor response

Installation Notes

Fits 2011 Ford F-150, upstream left. Confirm the vehicle build date note of through 12/2010 before ordering. This is a threaded, specific-fit wideband sensor with a male oblong connector and 26.4 in wiring harness length. Verify connector shape, terminal count, and thread size against the original sensor before installation.

Quality Assurance

Bosch supplies this sensor as an OE-focused replacement backed by more than five decades of oxygen sensor development and engine management experience. Bosch 17280 is built to OE-proven standards for accurate signal control and durable operation in demanding thermal conditions.