Poor Engine mileage

Tiny
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  • 2003 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
2003 Ford E350 Super duty stripped chassis van, 5.4L reg fuel, no burn or leaks.

Plugs have ~15,000 miles and new coil packs about 5,000.

Vehicle typically gets good mileage (15-20mpg) and pulls an F150 PU with no problems and still decent mileage.

Mileage fell off to 10.6, so replaced the original MAF sensor and it popped back up to 16.1, but after two tanks of fuel it has fallen back to around 12 on mostly open-road travels.

Ford diagnostics and "mechanics" found nothing out of spec, but when I tested using an Autel diag tool, I found two readings that are suspect, as follows:

O2B1S1 =.075 to.880 Volts (fluctuates at idle)
but
O2B1S2 = 0 volts and no change in reading with any throttle change or at idle.

As well, SHRTFTB1S1 = -1.6 to 4.7%
but
SHRTFTB1S2 = 99.2% solid reading (no change at all with throttle movement).

What sensor would be causing this, or what other sensor tests/readings could further isolate the faulty component?

There is no MIL indicated on the dash.
Monday, May 2nd, 2022 AT 5:54 PM

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Tiny
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These readings are normal, except for the O2B1S1 =.075 to.880 Volts (fluctuates at idle).

It sounds like the spray patterns of the fuel injectors are compromised, but to be sure let's pull them out and check which this guide can show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Here is how to remove the injectors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-fuel-injector

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is. Also make sure you have the correct air pressure in the tires.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 AT 4:37 PM

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