Camshaft position sensor?

2003 LINCOLN LS
230,000 MILES • 3.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PHILLIP ENCINIAS
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I need some help locating the camshaft position sensor on my 2003 Lincoln LS v8.
Sep 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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STRAILER
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So the crankshaft sensor on this car is at the bottom of the engine towards the rear near the flywheel/bellhousing. Just below the oil pan in the open. Let me know if you can find it.
Sep 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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KRAKENAUTO
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Your camshaft position sensor is located inside the distributor housing. However if it needs to be replaced, the distributor must be replaced as it is not normally serviceable.
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