I remember having a similar problem with my old expedition and it was a bad bulb which didn't make much sense to me. Might want to try that first before taking apart the steering column.
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Gamefreakgc is correct, you have the wrong sensor. I replaced both on my 2001 and remember both styles of 02 sensor. Just don't remember which one was front and back.
