Crankshaft position sensor location

Tiny
WILLYANTONY77
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  • 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
What is the location of the crankshaft position sensor?
Monday, March 2nd, 2020 AT 7:03 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It's on the right side of the engine between the crank and AC compressor. See pic 1.

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Here are the directions for removing and replacing it:

2007 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W
Procedures
Vehicle Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems Crankshaft Position Sensor Service and Repair Procedures
PROCEDURES
CRANKSHAFT POSITION (CKP) SENSOR

pic 2

Removal and Installation

1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Pic 3

3. Rotate the tensioner and remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

Pic 4

6. Remove the nut and detach the wiring harness clips.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Pic 5

7. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor bolts.

Loosen the 3 A/C compressor bolts enough to slide the compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Remove the CKP sensor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

9. Remove the CKP sensor.

10. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System.

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, March 2nd, 2020 AT 8:13 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much, Joe. You saved me from crawling around on my back trying to find it in my gravel driveway.
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Monday, March 2nd, 2020 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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You are very welcome. Gravel isn't fun. LOL

Take care and let me know if I can help.

Joe
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 AT 6:32 PM

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