Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is located on the engine/transmission flange.
The CKP sensor is an inductive sensor which provides the PCM with information about the engine speed and position of the crankshaft.
The TCM receives the signals from the PCM and uses them for the following functions among other things:
The signal is used for the following functions, among other things:
- To control the torque converter clutch.
- To check the torque converter slip.
- To control the main line pressure.
No substitute signal is available for the CKP sensor. If the signal is not present, the engine stops.