camshaft position sensor synch assembly - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

hendersondayton · 11-12-2012, 07:06 AM

It struck again! The common problem with Taurus' around 80,000 and up...

Chirping sound on the driver side of the motor....got it looked at and confirmed.

Local Ford Dealer is going to charge over $500.

Is this a "must do" fix?

downhill · 11-12-2012, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hendersondayton

It struck again! The common problem with Taurus' around 80,000 and up...

Chirping sound on the driver side of the motor....got it looked at and confirmed.

Local Ford Dealer is going to charge over $500.

Is this a "must do" fix?

Do you want to keep driving the car??
The shaft also runs the oil pump.
Dealer is bending you over. Buy the Motorcraft one and have a friend help you. There are some how toos here in past threads. Not a hard job with some minimal tool requirements.
Need help, we will~~

the_intimidator_02 · 11-12-2012, 09:26 AM

It is a must and there are many topic that cover this. If left unchecked the problem will end up as mentioned above costing you an engine and a lot more money and time. Buy the part from the dealer. If you know someone who can work on cars that knows what they're doing get them to install it to save on cash. There is a write up in the forums.

SoNic67 · 11-12-2012, 10:37 AM

I did buy the Motorcraft part from Rockauto (and used the discount code from here). Cheaper than the dealer.

hendersondayton · 11-13-2012, 07:51 AM

Where do i find the discount code?

Is this it: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...626&cc=1415214

$98.79 includes the Alignment Tool.

All of the "buddies" i have who would help are scared to do it for fear of messing something up.

downhill · 11-13-2012, 10:48 AM

Just move the wire loom away from the top of the sensor, mark the sensors position with a sharpie before removal.
Install new one to match the mark. You will have to move a couple of things to get easy access but it is not hard to do. Glad you got the good one!!
Drive over to Norris Montana and I will fix you right up.

Jeff K · 11-13-2012, 11:04 AM

If you or your friends can change out a old style distributor, you can change out the syncro assy. Its the exact same process.

Breeves002 · 11-13-2012, 03:18 PM

The ford dealer trying to charge you $500 is too much. If you buy the motorcraft parts from rockauto, and still really don't want to do it yourself, a local mechanic should be able to do them both for 1 and a half hours of labor using your parts...

This isn't that hard of a job as long as you align it up perfectly. If you don't it could cause a rough running engine and/or misfires. Of course then you know you just need to realign it.

behlinla · 11-13-2012, 05:38 PM

It's not hard to do. Just be methodical with your alignment and/or take pictures. This should help:

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11-12-2012, 07:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
hendersondayton Junior Member Member Number: 50413 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 SE - 3.0 Visit: My Garage Posts: 10 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	camshaft position sensor synch assembly It struck again! The common problem with Taurus' around 80,000 and up... Chirping sound on the driver side of the motor....got it looked at and confirmed. Local Ford Dealer is going to charge over $500. Is this a "must do" fix?

11-12-2012, 09:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
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hendersondayton Junior Member Member Number: 50413 Join Date: Oct 2012 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2003 SE - 3.0 Visit: My Garage Posts: 10 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Where do i find the discount code? Is this it: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...626&cc=1415214 $98.79 includes the Alignment Tool. All of the "buddies" i have who would help are scared to do it for fear of messing something up. Last edited by hendersondayton; 11-13-2012 at 07:54 AM.

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Jeff K Technical Advisor Member Number: 11378 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,037 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 14	If you or your friends can change out a old style distributor, you can change out the syncro assy. Its the exact same process. __________________ 05 Taurus SEL Duratec - my daily driver 04 Taurus SES Duratec - wifes car 95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter car Toy #1 - 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner) - LOTS of mods Toy #2 - 88 Tbird Turbo Coupe - LOTS of mods 02 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized

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Breeves002 The Big Cheese Member Number: 49890 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2008 Mercury Sable Premier Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,008 Trader Score: 6 reviews Rep Power: 10	The ford dealer trying to charge you $500 is too much. If you buy the motorcraft parts from rockauto, and still really don't want to do it yourself, a local mechanic should be able to do them both for 1 and a half hours of labor using your parts... This isn't that hard of a job as long as you align it up perfectly. If you don't it could cause a rough running engine and/or misfires. Of course then you know you just need to realign it. __________________ Sam 2008 Mercury Sable Premier 2012 Kia Soul Base AT 1.6GDI Moved On: 2000 Sable LS Premium Duratec View what I have for sale: HERE ENTER NOW FOR May's WAGON ONLY CAR OF THE MONTH!! *CLICK HERE*

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SoNic67 Devoted Member Member Number: 35029 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1996 Sable LS, 3.0L V6 24V Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,320 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	I did buy the Motorcraft part from Rockauto (and used the discount code from here). Cheaper than the dealer.

11-13-2012, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
downhill Devoted Member Member Number: 33869 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montana Chapter: Pacific Northwest Drives: 2000 Taurus SE 3.0 OHV Vulcan Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,195 Trader Score: 1 reviews Rep Power: 4	Just move the wire loom away from the top of the sensor, mark the sensors position with a sharpie before removal. Install new one to match the mark. You will have to move a couple of things to get easy access but it is not hard to do. Glad you got the good one!! Drive over to Norris Montana and I will fix you right up.

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