1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer/Explorer 5.0 Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement walkthrough

[@johnlivingston2942]

I just did this on my '97 Mountaineer 5.0. I was able to get at the sensor just by removing the right (nearer the battery) coil pack, and then reaching down to the 5.5mm bolts with an extension. The only issue I had that might've been avoided by removing more stuff was the retaining tab on the electrical connector snapped as I depressed it with a screwdriver. Probably unavoidable, since that plastic gets pretty brittle after 26 years. Thanks, though, for pointing me in the right direction in general, and I ALWAYS appreciate it when folks tell you what wrenches/sockets are needed. It was a big help knowing I had to search out that 5.5mm ahead of time.

[@jimstock9781]

well my grandson came home and told me he needed $200.00 to get this fixed, and i said BS. let me find out how much the part is ,it was $30.00 so i came on here and found your site. thank you for showing me how easy it was to change this part. told my grandson to keep away from these crooks and start fixing what he can himself. Thanks Again for your help.

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Absolutely, it's not as hard as they make it to seem most times. Thank you as well!

[@scudderbrown9275]

This video was helpful. I was able to change out the sensor without taking any of the coils out or even the bracket they are attached to. The only bolts I needed to remove were the 2 7/32 ones on the sensor.

[@BigOvlogger]

Thanks brother for the video. I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer with the 5.0L. It has 241,000 miles and still runs like new. I got in it today and it did not run smooth. I broke out my code reader and it showed this code that read the camshaft position sensor was bad. I appreciate the video a lot. I have the tools that I need in my box. Have a pleasant night. New subscriber.

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Absolutely no problem, I'm really glad I could help you! More videos coming soon just life can get in the way sometimes you know. Ty kindly!

[@BigOvlogger]

@@superbeeflyyproductions9948 Have a pleasant day.

[@luvbgrass]

I think you did a great job on the video. I have a family member that needs one put in. I was trying to see how much of a job it would be. Not super easy, but not to bad. Thanks for your time.

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Ty kindly I appreciate you and glad it help you out!

[@fatimadeguz9633]

thank you. just got back from getting my smog, mechanic said camshaft needs to be changed. now got your video as a reference. First video. Great job.

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Thank you kindly, that's much appreciated

[@rjmeadows312]

Bro I been trying to find this info for the last week and nothing online says jack but found this and I'm confident I could do this much appreciated

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Not a problem I'm really glad I could help!

[@BigOvlogger]

Thumbs up from Kingsport, Tennessee!

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

I appreciate you, ty kindly, I live in Myrtle!

[@BigOvlogger]

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[@IBeDrizzie]

Thank you for this video my good sir!

[@mohammedghallab6741]

What was the problem? To make you changes that ?? I have issue with my car the code p0340 camshaft position sensor a circuit bank

[@Aqatsuki]

Hey what issues was y’all having with the car when this code popped up

[@billkohl449]

Thanks v very much. Greatly appreciated. Bill

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Absolutely ty kindly!

[@isaactoledo3567]

Excellent video! They just scanned my Explorer V8 5.0 and marked this sensor in the scanner, I have problems starting my truck and I was wondering how to change this camshaft sensor.

[@isaactoledo3567]

I thought that to change it you had to put the engine in top dead center but I see that it is only to remove the old one and put the new sensor. Thank you very much for your help, brother! Blessings!

[@PurePerspicacity]

Finally, Thank you.

[@davidg9927]

Excellently done

[@bobp8313]

Good job on thoroughly explaining and video recording this sensor replacement. I was hesitant to remove the coils and bracket and after two hours and bruised and bleeding backs of my hands put it back together to try another day. I don't have a 5.5 mm socket - just an old set of small ignition wrenches and it is impossible to use a wrench in that tight location. The plastic housing broke on the old sensor as I poked around at it so I put a piece of duct tape over the now open sensor and am currently driving the car as it is running fine but just shows the code for bad camshaft sensor.

[@BSmith-lr6dn]

Very informative but... What does it mean if the 0340 code pops up twice

[@BigOvlogger]

How many miles does your engine have? My 2001 Mercury Mountaineer has 241,000 and it still runs strong.

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Mine had like 202k when I sold it. I had it for 30k miles with no issues, tbh I miss it sometimes.

[@BigOvlogger]

@@superbeeflyyproductions9948 That 302 is a tough engine.

[@BSmith-lr6dn]

Will a loose black battery cord make the battery weak or unable to charge

[@billkohl449]

Hi Great Video. Is the part number BWD CSS149 a Mercury or Ford Part number? Is this available at the local Auto Parts stores? Thanks very much for the help. Much appreciated. Bill

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

That part number is the part number on the box for the part I purchased from advance auto parts bwd brand. Np ty kindly much appreciated, glad I could help!

[@Matrix333-o5e]

No, you don't need to have the engine at top dead center to change the camshaft position sensor

[@royyazzie6028]

Didn't show instruction on where to set the camshaft syncronized gear all sad

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

It's already set. You don't need to unless you're changing the synchro. It only fits correctly in one direction.

[@Matrix333-o5e]

No, you don't need to have the engine at top dead center to change the camshaft position sensor

[@jaimejasso2805]

MUI mal

[@superbeeflyyproductions9948]

Why?