Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The COP integrated EI system uses the CMP sensor information to synchronize the firing of the individual coils. For additional information on the CMP sensor, refer to CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR .