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Crankshaft position sensor location

Tiny
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  • 2008 FORD TAURUS
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Where is it located under the hood? Any pictures will be great. Thanks
Friday, March 13th, 2015 AT 7:45 AM

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Tiny
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These only came with a 3.5L V6. This is what the sensor looks like, it is located at the front right of the engine just like the diagram (check the diagrams below).

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Friday, March 13th, 2015 AT 10:14 AM
Tiny
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Well, I have looked in the same location as the picture showing I see the O2 sensor, but under that the heat shield and the exhaust. I saw a wire going behind the heat shield and the exhaust, but I want to make sure its the crank sensor before I take the exhaust off.
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Saturday, March 21st, 2015 AT 8:02 PM
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You might need to remove the exhaust to get to it. Did you try from under the car?
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 AT 6:56 AM
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Is it behind the heat shield?
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Monday, July 24th, 2017 AT 5:22 PM
Tiny
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There is more than likely an opening to access the sensor through heat shield. Any luck rom under the car?
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Tuesday, July 25th, 2017 AT 5:10 AM
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Hello, I need to know the location of my crankshaft position sensor on my car listed above so I can replace it. Can you assist?
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Thursday, November 16th, 2017 AT 7:26 PM (Merged)
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I have the same car, a 2008 Ford Taurus Sel 3.5. I can’t find the crank sensor either. I’ve looked at the diagram, went to auto parts store, jacked up car. I just need help.
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022 AT 4:48 AM
Tiny
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Hello,

The crankshaft position sensor is located on the lower side of the engine. Right next to the crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer) on the driver side of the engine. The connector faces the front of the vehicle.
In order to get to the sensor, you will have to remove the exhaust manifold on that side as the heatshield.

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

I have attached diagrams below for your reference.

Please let me know if you are able to locate it.
Thank you.
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022 AT 9:23 AM

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