2005 ford f150 5.4 crankshaft position sensor location

10-19-2009, 12:12 PM

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crankshaft sensor removal 5.4L V8

Can this be removed on a 5.4L V8 without removing the a/c compressor?
Ford manual says to remove compressor and it does look like there is probably not enough room to slide it out without hitting the comp. Will the sensor rotate after the bolt is removed and then have enough clearance to come out?

A little background for anyone interested:

I was getting a crank but no start condition this morning until I reseated the plug on the sensor. I let it idle until warm and tried to restart with similar no start result until reseating plug again. This is the original sensor so it's probably time to change it after 154K miles.

Thanks in advance for any replies.
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i've personally never had to replace the crank sensor but alldata shows that you have to remove the compressor.

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Ive worked at a Ford dealership for over 8 years now and have never had a crank sensor go bad, i have seen on these trucks the wires for the crank signal rub through on the right had side valve cover right at the froint over the cover giving a crank no start condition. hope this helps... oh yes and you do have to remove the a/c compressor... not a fun job.

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Crankshaft sensor removal

Not sure if this is ur problem but I replaced cranck shaft sensor a few minutes ago. Had to remove upper engine pretty cover. Remove intake hose? Between the air filter and the actual intake (let's call it the turtle). Remove the belt. Remove the front rock guard/plate (4 bolts) from below. Remove three bolts holding the a/c compressor on. (Some dumb butt said remove the a/c hose, most be an a/c tech_ NO) move compressor out of way as best u can. Unplug wire while cussing. ( most electrical connectors are tough for me). 1-8mm bolt and sensor comes out. Reassemble in reverse. Ps plugged in new sensor wraped around belt and had to backtrack a bit =��#$. Still only about 1hr and 18$ for part. Hope it fixes my occasional no start for 20 min.

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Compressor removal on 5.4 L

Take the serpentine belt off the compressor and unbolt it, set it to the side and take care of business. It took me 1.5 hours in the driveway. I changed mine because of �crank, no start periodically. I have been through FPDM,FUEL PUMP, NEW FUSE PANEL BECAUSE OF BUILT IN FUEL PUMP RELAY. I hope this does the trick. 2008 F150 Lariat 5.4l
Here is a picture of the old sensor. It looks a little cracked. Let�s hope. I will report back.

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor on your 4.6L or 5.4L Ford pick up (SUV or car) is a two wire type CKP sensor that you can easily and accurately test with a multimeter in Volts AC mode.

You don't need a scan tool to test the Ford 4.6L, 5.4L crankshaft position sensor (although a scan tool is a must-have tool now-a-days).

This tutorial will walk you thru' the whole thing step by step.

You can find this tutorial in Spanish here: Cómo Probar El Sensor De La Posición Del Cigüeñal (Ford 4.6L, 5.4L) (at: autotecnico-online.com).

Important Tips And Suggestions

TIP 1: The crankshaft position sensor is located on the timing chain cover. More specifically, it's located to the right (passenger side) of the crank pulley and behind the A/C compressor.

TIP 2: It's very important that the battery on your Ford car (pick up or SUV) must be fully charged for this test. The battery must have enough reserve power to crank the engine easily for several seconds.

TIP 3: You'll need to jack up the vehicle to gain access to the CKP sensor. Use a jack stand to hold the car up in the air. Do not trust the jack! Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from falling debris. Think safety all of the time!

TIP 4: When the CKP sensor goes bad, you'll get a no-spark no-start condition. So, if you're getting spark from the ignition coil pack or the Coil-On-Plug ignition coils, then you can conclude that the crankshaft position sensor is good and this test will not help you.

Since so many things can cause a ‘cranks but does not start’ condition, the following tutorial may give you some more diagnostic/troubleshooting insights:

• How To Test A No Start Condition (Ford 4.6L, 5.4L).

Where To Buy The Crankshaft Position Sensor And Save

You can find the crankshaft position sensor for your Ford in any auto parts store. If you're wanting the buy the original Motorcraft crankshaft position sensor, you can buy it online for a whole lot cheaper than somewhere local.

The following links will help you comparison shop for the Motorcraft and after market CKP sensor:

Will the above crankshaft position sensor sensor fit your particular Ford pickup (car or SUV)? Don't worry, once you get to the site they'll make sure it fits (by asking you the specifics of your particular Ford/Mercury vehicle). If it doesn't fit, they'll find you the right one.

The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor is one of the most critical components to get the engine in your Ford car (pick up, SUV, van) started. Since it provides the signal the PCM needs to start injecting fuel and start creating spark.

Here are some specifics of the crankshaft position sensor:

The 4.6L, 5.4L CKP sensor is a two wire variable reluctance sensor. What this means is that:

• It doesn't need an external power source or a Ground source (like in a 3 wire type Hall Effect sensor).
• The CKP sensor creates its own signal (AC Volt signal).

Coil Pack Ignition System: If your specific Ford vehicle has an ignition control module (4.6L coil pack vehicles):

1. Once the engine starts to crank, the CKP sensor produces a CKP signal.
2. The CKP sensor signal is sent directly to the ignition control module.
3. Once the ignition control module gets the CKP sensor signal:
   • The ignition module starts to activate both coil packs.
   • Once the coil packs are activated, they start creating spark for each cylinder.
   • The ignition module also creates a PIP signal which is sent to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module = Fuel Injection Computer).
4. The PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) signal is the one that the PCM uses to start activating the fuel injectors.
5. And so, with the coil packs creating spark for each cylinder and the PCM activating the 8 fuel injectors, the engine in your Ford vehicle starts.

Coil-On-Plug (COP) Ignition System: If your specific Ford vehicle does not use an ignition control module and is the Coil-On-Plug ignition system type:

1. The crankshaft position sensor signal is sent directly to the PCM.
2. The PCM, once it gets the CKP sensor signal:
   • The PCM activates the Coil-On-Plug ignition coils to start sparking.
   • The PCM activates the fuel injectors.
3. So, with both fuel and spark being fed to each engine cylinder, the engine in your Ford car (or pick up, van, SUV) starts.

In the next section, I'll go into some of the symptoms of a bad CKP sensor.

What are the symptoms of a faulty crankshaft position sensor?