2001 Ford Taurus Engine Noise

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I have a 2001 Ford taurus SE 125K. Of late, I hear noise in the engine as if something is rotating. the noise is not there everytime, but unpredictably comes on. The dealer says that its the crankshaft sensor and base. Can someone let me know what would this cost to fix and how severe a damage it would cause if not taken care of.
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Jul 21, 2006 at 3:59 AM

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You can do this yourself, a crankshaft position sensor probably costs anywhere from 15 to 70 bucks or so, depending on what brand.. if you have the 12v engine, you can do it from above,, 24v may be easier if you access it thru the fenderwell,, use some car ramps, good plastic ones can be had for around 25 bucks.. damage I don't know about, it sends a signal to the pcm about crank position

Jul 21, 2006 at 10:26 AM

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The crankshaft position sensor can often be replaced DIY for about $15 to $70. On a 12-valve engine it may be reached from above; a 24-valve engine may be easier through the fender well with ramps. It signals crank position to the PCM; the risk of leaving it unrepaired was not established.

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The owner of a 2001 Ford Taurus SE with 125,000 miles reported an intermittent rotating engine noise. The dealer blamed the crankshaft sensor and base, and the owner asked about repair cost and possible damage if ignored. An expert said the sensor is a DIY job costing roughly $15 to $70, accessed from above on a 12-valve engine or through the fender well on a 24-valve, and that it sends crank position to the PCM, but did not know the damage risk.

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