crankshaft positioning sensor

[ChrisMntr]

I am stumped by this problem. I removed the crankshaft positioning send on my 99 mountaineer to clean the magnetic tip. After replacing the sensor I notice that the engine runs like it is skipping and not accelerating normally. I couldn't have moved the timing because the vehicle didn't move until after I replace the sensor. If anyone has any knowledge of this please let me know.

 

[C420sailor]

Moving the vehicle doesn’t matter. It’s a Hall effect sensor.

Check the connector? Unplug and replug?

 

[ChrisMntr]

C420sailer, thanks for the info. I will try that and see how it runs.

 

[C420sailor]

Odds are that you bumped something while doing the work, or the connector didn’t reseat well.

 

[410Fortune]

What engine 4.0 pushrod or 5.0 pushrod?

Was these stuff/ debris on the sensor?
What made you think it needed cleaning?