Camshaft sensor location needed

2001 FORD E-SERIES VAN
171,000 MILES • 4.2L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOLDADO3
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Engine hesitates. Looking for location of camshaft sensor in the engine. can i remove without having to remove the camshaft itself?
Jun 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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KASEKENNY
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I attached the requested info and the procedure on how to replace the sensor. Let us know if you need more info. Thanks
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Jun 23, 2020 at 3:28 PM
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BMDOUBLE
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You'll want to replace the synchronizer drive as well because that's what takes out the sensor! The bushings in it go bad and the shaft moves around enough to impact the sensor.
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Jun 23, 2020 at 5:45 PM
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