Camshaft alignment sensor location

1995 FORD WINDSTAR
196,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIAM HERROLD
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Engine light came on running rough, code says camshaft alignment sensor is bad. where do I find it at?
Oct 5, 2017 at 8:23 PM
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It is where the distributor once was the call it a synchronizer.

Here is a diagram of what it looks like (below).

Please let us know what happens and upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Oct 6, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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WILLIAM HERROLD
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Thanks Ken, I will be sending some photos soon, but I was wondering what kind of tool do I need to remove it?
Oct 7, 2017 at 4:34 PM
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I do not recall any special tool that you need except for a universal for the hold down bolt.
Oct 9, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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WILLIAM HERROLD
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Is there a tool to replace the synchronizer
Oct 12, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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What do you need a tool for can you send pictures?
Oct 13, 2017 at 10:01 AM