Where is the Camshaft Sensor located?

Tiny
DANIEL THOMAS
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  • 2016 FORD EXPLORER
  • 3.7L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
Hey. I'm throwing at P0340 error, Camshaft Position Sensor 'A' Circuit (Bank 1).

None of the information I have found seems to be for the vehicle listed above (Police Interceptor Utility) v6 3.7l. Does anybody have advice or a diagram of where to look so I can replace it to see if it resolves my issue?


Thanks!
Friday, August 25th, 2023 AT 2:13 PM

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Tiny
DANIEL THOMAS
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Never mind. I found it myself. I had to look at the Ford Taurus since they both use similar engines. Everything on the internet kept saying Circuit A Bank 1 was located on the passenger side of the vehicle, which was obviously wrong. All 4 sensors are located on the driver side underneath the air intake hose.

This is a picture I found on another forum but here's where they're located for anybody down the road that is looking for them.

Going from left to right, Bank 2 is on the left side of the picture, Circuit B then A. Bank 1 is on the right, Circuit A then B.

What I don't understand is in the other picture I attached, what could cause the sensor to be as damaged as that is. Does concern me that there's an underlying issue and worry now there's debris in the camshaft area.
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Saturday, August 26th, 2023 AT 8:13 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Good job finding the location. I would get a mirror on a stick and use a flashlight to inspect the reluctor wheel on the end of the camshaft, have someone turn the engine over by hand from the front balancer and a breaker bar. It could be the sensor just fatigued and broke. Please let us know what you find.
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Saturday, August 26th, 2023 AT 12:10 PM

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