chirping noise from motor area 2000 Taurus

[mplieb]

I have a 2000 Ford Taurus with the 3.0L engine and same problem. Where is the cam position sensor located? Thanks.

[way2old]

Below the air intake hose on the drivers side. It is ynder a little wiring loom also. Not hard to replace. If syncronizer needs replaced, be sure to install it EXACTLY in the position the old one came out or you will trip a P0340 code.

[TomV]

"Yes
the cam sensor synchronizer assemby started to get real loud, so i had it replaced by a ford dealer $115.83 for the part & labor"

A few years ago I bought the synchronizer from my dealer and paid about $155 for it. Labor rates around here in Maryland hover around $80 or so per hour. I did it myself but it still would take at least a half hour to replace the unit.

[jwharris]

Hey Lee,

Did you have the cam position synchronizer assembly replaced or just the cam position sensor? The cam position synchronizer lists for about $125.

Thanks,
Jerry