Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Unplug Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor wire connector from engine harness. See Fig 1 . Remove CKP sensor mounting screws. Remove CKP sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor (Typical)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See the COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery.