PINPOINT TEST HK: Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT): Introduction

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 25 other vehicles, including the 2012 Lincoln Navigator L, 2012 Lincoln Navigator, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKX, and 2012 Lincoln MKT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

VCT solenoid (6L713) or (6B297)
spider assembly right bank (6C260) or left bank (6C261)
harness circuits: VPWR and VCT
powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650)

Fig 1: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 1 (VCT1) Solenoid Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing Bank 2 (VCT2) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 3: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 11 (VCT12) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 4: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 12 (VCT12) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 5: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 21 (VCT21) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 6: Identifying Variable Camshaft Timing 22 (VCT22) Solenoid Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector

For PCM connector views or reference values, refer to REFERENCE VALUES article.

Vehicle	Connector	Pin	Circuit
E-Series 4.6L, E-Series 5.4L	190-PIN	B30, B67, B68	VPWR
E-Series 6.8L	170 PIN	B35, B36	VPWR
Edge 2.0L, Explorer 2.0L, Focus	154 PIN	E71	VCT12
		E67	VCT11
		B5, B6	VPWR
Escape 3.0L, Fusion 3.0L	190-PIN	E68	VCT2
		E67	VCT1
		B67, B68	VPWR
Escape 2.5L, Fusion 2.5L	190-PIN	E67	VCT1
Escape 2.5L, Fusion 2.5L	190-PIN	B67, B68	VPWR
Expedition, F-150 6.2L, F-Series Super Duty 6.2L, Navigator	190-PIN	E16	VCT2
		E2	VCT1
		B67, B68	VPWR
F-150 5.0L, Mustang 5.0L	190-PIN	E57	VCT22
		E16	VCT21
		E56	VCT12
		E2	VCT11
		B67, B68	VPWR
F-150 3.5L	198 PIN	E17	VCT22
		E18	VCT21
		E29	VCT12
		E1	VCT11
		B101, B102, B103	VPWR
F-Series Super Duty 6.8L, Motorhome / Stripped Chassis / Step Van, Mustang 5.4L, Transit Connect	190-PIN	B67, B68	VPWR
Fiesta	128 PIN	E42	VCT12
		E43	VCT11
		B11, B12, B8	VPWR
Flex 4V 3.5L, MKS 3.7L, MKT 3.7L	190-PIN	E68	VCT2
		E67	VCT1
		B51, B52, B53	VPWR
Flex GTDI 3.5L, MKS 3.5L, MKT 3.5L	190-PIN	E68	VCT2
		E67	VCT1
		B35, B36, B51	VPWR
Fusion 3.5L, MKZ	140 PIN	E68	VCT2
		E67	VCT1
		B51, B52	VPWR
Taurus 4V 3.5L	190-PIN	E68	VCT2
		E67	VCT1
		E67	VCT11
		B51, B52, B53	VPWR
Taurus GTDI 3.5L	190-PIN	E68	VCT2
		E67	VCT1
		E67	VCT11
		B35, B36, B51	VPWR
All other vehicles	190-PIN	E18	VCT22
		E68	VCT21
		E52	VCT12
		E67	VCT11
		B67, B68	VPWR