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Old 05-25-2004, 06:22 PM
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Cam Syncro Sensor

I have a 98 Windstar with the 3.8L v-6. It has been making a squealing noise and I took it to a Ford Quality Care Shop and they said it was the cam syncro sensor that needed replaced, and it should be done as soon as possible. They quoted me $265 for the repair. Is this an involved process? The part at Advanced Auto is only $32.38. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old 05-26-2004, 08:55 AM
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If that noise is a sort of metallic chirping sound coming from the timing cover area and it is not the serpentine belt, or any of ancillary pulleys than it most likely is the fuel injection synchronizer. This is actually underneath the cam position sensor. It is not too difficult to replace (part number xf2z-12a362-aa at Ford dealer lists for $110.) but does require a factory special tool to align when re-installing.
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Old 10-23-2010, 09:14 AM
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Re: Cam Syncro Sensor

After looking at the forums here I advised the ford dealership that I thought it was the cam snychro and sensor causing the squealing and rough running. Sure enough the forum advice was right and the van runs better than it has in a long time. Thanks for your great input on this forum.
BTW- the tensioner pulley was replaced first and it did stop a lot of the noise, but after complaining that the van still acted the same as it did when I dropped it off and told them what I (the forums) thought it was they deducted $100.00 labor from the cam synchro & sensor job.
THANKS AGAIN!
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