Camshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair

NOTE: Ford does not provide a TDC (Top Dead Center) mark or determination procedure for this engine in this vehicle.
ALLDATA users have reported success using aftermarket tools to determine TDC on this engine.

Alldata Editors Note: Ford provides NO procedure to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor without the special tool shown in this article.

Camshaft Position Sensor - 3.0L:

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Prior to removal of the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, set cylinder No.1 to zero degrees Top Dead Center (TDC) of compression stroke. Then note the position of the Camshaft Position sensor electrical connector. The installation procedure requires the connector be located in the same position.

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its fuel trim. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the fuel trim.

2. Disconnect fuel charging wiring connector from CMP sensor.
3. Remove CMP sensor retaining screws and CMP sensor from housing.
4. If removing CMP sensor housing from the cylinder block , proceed with Removal Step 5. If not removing CMP sensor housing, proceed to installation Step 6.
5. Remove hold-down clamp (bolt and washer assembly).
6. Remove camshaft position sensor housing from cylinder block.

NOTE: Remove the oil pump intermediate shaft with the CMP sensor housing.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: If the replacement CMP sensor housing does not contain a plastic locator cover tool, a special service tool must be obtained prior to installation of the replacement CMP sensor. Failure to follow this procedure will result in improper CMP sensor alignment. This will result in the ignition system and fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage.

1. If the plastic locator cover tool is not attached to the replacement CMP sensor, attach Syncro Positioning Tool T95T-12200-A as follows:
a. Engage CMP sensor housing vane into the radial slot of the tool.
b. Rotate tool on CMP sensor housing until tool boss engages notch in housing.
2. Transfer oil pump intermediate shaft from old CMP sensor housing to replacement housing.
3. Install CMP sensor housing so drive gear engagement occurs when arrow on locator tool is pointed approximately as shown in the illustrations. This step will locate camshaft position sensor electrical connector in the pre-removal position.
4. Install hold-down clamp (washer and bolt) and tighten bolt to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb ft).
5. Remove Syncro positioning tool
6. Install camshaft position sensor and retaining screws. Tighten screws to 2.5-3.5 Nm (22-31 lb in).

CAUTION: If CMP sensor electrical connector is not positioned properly, DO NOT reposition the connector by rotating the CMP sensor housing. This will result in the ignition system and fuel system being out of time with the engine, possibly causing engine damage. Remove the CMP sensor housing and repeat installation procedure, beginning with Step 1.

7. Connect fuel charging wiring connector to CMP sensor.
8. Connect battery ground cable.