Code P0016, camshaft position sensor bank 1 location needed

Tiny
AYAD MOZAFFER
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  • 2019 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 66,000 MILES
Can you please help me guys find out what is this issue? Also I want to know where is the camshaft position sensor located? Bank 1
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 AT 2:56 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

I attached diagrams for the sensors. You have 4 cam sensors, 2 for each side.

The one for the code 16 I circled in the one picture below for you.

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

They are on the back of the motor and it is tight to get to them.

Roy

303-14 Electronic Engine Controls 2019 Taurus, Police Interceptor - Sedan
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor †3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C945-A
Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and the ACL . For additional information, refer to Section 303-12 .
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Apply the specified lubricant to the specified component.
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada).
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 AT 5:25 AM

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