1998 explorer XLT 4.0 V6 SOHC. Code P0340. Cam position sensor location

[red1998explorer]

1 have 1998 explorer XLT 4.0 V6 SOHC. Got code P0340. I can't find the cam position sensor. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

bump
i believe its under the valve cover maybe just tired thoigh

 

[Lee's Automotive]

1 have 1998 explorer XLT 4.0 V6 SOHC. Got code P0340. I can't find the cam position sensor. Any help is appreciated.

Driver side valve cover is your cam sensor the sensor under the intake is the knock sensor

 

[red1998explorer]

bump
i believe its under the valve cover maybe just tired thoigh

Thanks, I'll try to locate and update.

 

[red1998explorer]

Driver side valve cover is your cam sensor the sensor under the intake is the knock sensor

Thanks, I'll try to locate.

 

[DC DEAR]

1 have 1998 explorer XLT 4.0 V6 SOHC. Got code P0340. I can't find the cam position sensor. Any help is appreciated.

looking into engine bay, its on front end of right side valve cover, can't miss it... the ignition coil is towards the rear of same valve cover.

 

[red1998explorer]

Thanks, I'll try to locate and update.

If you can post a picture, that will really help. Thanks.

 

[donalds]

Look behind the oil fill cap
Only sensor near the oil cap

 

[red1998explorer]

Thanks for all your help, I'll look for it, after I fix it, I'll post the pictures.

 

[red1998explorer]

I located the cam position sensor, inserted my phone and took a picture, it is between the fire wall and engine block. How does even one reach there, can't even see it. What was Ford thinking? How do you reach it, let alone can see it. See attached pictures, the dotted line means it behind the air intake.

If some one has replaced it any suggestions appreciated. In Ranger also it is located in the same spot.

 

[2000SnowSport]

Are you absolutely sure you have the SOHC engine? It's been about 20 years since I have owned a 4.0 OHV engine, but it looks to me like that's what you have. The camshafts on the Single OverHead Cam engine are on top of each bank of the engine, below the valve/cam cover, and that's why the sensor is usually right behind the oil filler cap on those engines.

The OverHeadValve engine has the camshaft down near the middle of the block, so it would make sense that the camshaft sensor on those is going to be deeper/harder to get to. Unfortunately I do not have a manual nearby at the moment to check for sure, but that's going to be my guess for now.

All of the 4.0 SOHC engines I have seen actually say 4.0 SOHC somewhere on top. You can double check the engine type by looking at your vehicle's VIN number. If I remember correctly, it's the 8th digit that tells what engine was installed, but I cannot remember which letter denotes which engine. I'm sure that information is available on here somewhere though!