Van shuts off after it has warmed up

Tiny
ASHLI WHITE
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  • 2001 MERCURY VILLAGER
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 137,000 MILES
My van cuts off after it warms up try starting back up and it wont start until after it cooled down.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 AT 9:48 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
  • MECHANIC
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This is most always a crank sensor issue. Clearly it could be other things like a fuel issue but normally it is a crank sensor. Here is a guide about this issue that will give more detail:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Also, below is the process from the manual on how to replace this sensor. I would go ahead and replace it and go from there. Thanks
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