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Ford Windstar Camshaft Sensor Issue

Hey, I'm having a weird issue with my 2001 Ford Windstar (gasoline engine). It's got 133,681 km on it. Lately, it's been starting poorly, and the engine occasionally stalls at idle. Plus, the check engine light is on. I scanned it and it's throwing a code related to the camshaft sensor. I'm suspecting it might be the encoder wheel on the camshafts themselves. Anyone else run into this?

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A 2001 Ford Windstar is experiencing poor starting, occasional stalling at idle, and a check engine light, with a diagnostic code pointing to the camshaft sensor. The issue is suspected to be related to the encoder wheel on the camshafts. Replacing the camshaft sensor alone did not resolve the problem for another owner, suggesting the encoder wheel as the likely cause. The recommended solution is to have a professional mechanic inspect and potentially replace the encoder wheel.

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marthamayer3

I had something similar happen with my Windstar. Check engine light, stalling... nightmare. Was the crankshaft sensor acting up too? What's the camshaft position doing?

juergenschaefer6 (community.author)

Thanks for the quick response! The crankshaft sensor seems okay, at least according to the scanner. But the camshaft position does seem erratic when it's acting up. Was it the same for you? Did replacing the sensor fix it, or was it something else?

marthamayer3

Yeah, sounds very familiar. Replacing the sensor didn't solve the issue for me. The erratic camshaft position points towards the encoder wheel being the culprit, as you initially suspected. I'd recommend taking it to a workshop; messing with the camshafts can be tricky.

juergenschaefer6 (community.author)

Appreciate the confirmation. I was hoping it was just the sensor, but your experience seals it. I'll take it to my trusted mechanic. Turns out the bill was 695€, encoder wheel was indeed defective. Thanks again for the help!

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