Where is Camshaft Position Sensor for 2013 explorer sport

[samo_finest]

The code p0018 have shown up as Camshaft Position Sensor and i want to start with changing them first before i think about timing Chain. The car is perfectly fine except when its idling. When its on D there is a small tiny hesitation that comes from the engine.. its literally very tiny and the car’s performance as powerful as before no difference. This car particularly has very limited videos on youtube on how to fix or repair so its very hard to deal with sometimes.. any help?!

 

[peterk9]

In reading some of the other posts on camshaft position sensor issues, it appears there are 4 sensors. Found the following;
"What the P0018 code means. P0018 is the OBD-II generic code indicating that the camshaft position sensor A for bank 2 does not correlate to the signal from the crankshaft position sensor."

Google Search

Diagram showing sensors.https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/ford-explorer-2011-limited-camshaft-position-sensor.469768/post-3680154

Peter

 

[GMRSINC]

Ford Explorer 2013 Sport
Both turbos failed (impeller shread metal) both replaced, catalytic converters flooded with oil, multiple engine drain and clean.
Runs fine, after about 250 miles, P0018 error code, all 4 camshaft sensors replaced, still has error code but still runs great.
Engine trouble light on. Tester reads "Actual Intake Camshaft Position Bank 2(o) -18.36"
Mechanic states only resolve is timing chain.
Just not ready to replace timing chain.

 

[peterk9]

^^ Welcome to the Forum.
If you change the timing chain it may also be a good idea to change the internal water pump. How many miles are on it?

Water pump failure leads to dead engine

I hate being the guy that joins only to have his first post be about needing help, but I’ve been lurking here for the better part of a year and now have a depressing reason to reach out for assistance. This is long, so the summary is 1k miles over warranty, water pump failed without any check...

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Peter

 

[mguy13sport]

I suspect if you clear the codes it just comes right back? The mechanic is right you need to pull the timing cover off and inspect all the components. As already mentioned the waterpump should be replaced if you do end up taking it apart. It is a critical failure point on these engines

 

[texsn95]

I suspect if you clear the codes it just comes right back? The mechanic is right you need to pull the timing cover off and inspect all the components. As already mentioned the waterpump should be replaced if you do end up taking it apart. It is a critical failure point on these engines

Yep, mine just went at about 91,000 and luckily had an ESP to cover it.