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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 4WD V6-4.0L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
Crankshaft Position Sensor: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
1 Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
^ CKP sensor needs to be touching the damper. CKP sensor has wear tabs that wear off after several engine revolutions.
^ Be sure sensor wiring is routed away from the battery cable.
1. Install the CKP sensor.
1 Position the CKP sensor.
2 Install the screws.
3 Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
2. Connect the battery ground cable.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
1 Disconnect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the CKP sensor.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
^ CKP sensor needs to be touching the damper. CKP sensor has wear tabs that wear off after several engine revolutions.
^ Be sure sensor wiring is routed away from the battery cable.
1. Install the CKP sensor.
1 Position the CKP sensor.
2 Install the screws.
3 Connect the CKP sensor electrical connector.
2. Connect the battery ground cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.