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Crankshaft position sensor?

Tiny
BKSIMPKINS
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  • 2013 FORD F-150
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Engine turns over but doesn't start and starter doesn't stop engaging. Need a video to locate and replace crankshaft sensor.
Sunday, November 24th, 2019 AT 2:22 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

I could not find an exact video for this engine but I attached a picture of the location It is on the driver's side of the engine at the back by the flywheel.

Why are you replacing it? Do you have a code?

The other issues you have are not affected by this sensor.

It sounds like the starter solenoid is not releasing and the starter may need to be replaced. You should verify power is not to the solenoid when the key is in the on position.

Can we start with the original issue?

Roy
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Sunday, November 24th, 2019 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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So many places I've been told to find this sensor. Just trying to get a certain answer before tearing onto it. My truck has an EcoBoost engine.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good evening,

The sensor is at the rear of the engine and works off the teeth of the flywheel.

I attache pictures of the location for you to view. It is number 7 in the second picture.

Roy
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

It's on the driver's side rear of the engine block where it goes through to rear from the flywheel. I attached two pictures. The first one shows several different components including the crankshaft position sensor. The second, I cut a section from the picture to get a closer look at the crankshaft position sensor.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do I need to remove anything to get to it? Turbo?
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No. It is a straight shot at it from under the truck.

Roy
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Did you end up doing it? How did you do it? Thanks!
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
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Need to know where to find the crankshaft sensor and how to replace it.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The crankshaft sensor is in different locations depending on which engine you have (#7) Here is a guide to walk you through the steps and diagrams (below) that will show you where the sensors are and how to change them on your car. Disconnect the battery first.

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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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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We have not heard back from the customer at this time.

Roy
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 2011 F-150 ecoboost 3.5 and got a code P0016. Is there cam and crank sensors accessible that can be changed out?
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do you know the part number for this? I bought one from AutoZone, looks like a sensor but doesn’t look similar to the one on the back of the motor on the driver side I can see it right above the turbo? Thanks
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

That code is for the camshaft sensor 'A' which is the intake sensor.That is located at the top of the cylinder head on the right (passenger) side.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved in its replacement.

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

I've also attached a picture below of what it looks like.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If you like, you can start a new question and we would be happy to help you.

Roy
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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From the image you sent me, is this picture the back of the engine?
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
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Hello again.
They are located on the front of the engine. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2Carpros.
Danny-
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No it is not very helpful because the picture you sent me is of the back of the engine.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
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Need to know the location of crankshaft sensor.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Lower left side of the engine, way to the rear, under the exhaust manifold.
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Monday, August 3rd, 2020 AT 12:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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So this is wrong? Because this is all I can find.
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