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The 5.4l engine has two camshaft position sensors located on the front right and front left cylinder heads. These sensors ensure that the cam timing is correct and properly aligned. If the camshafts are not functioning properly, it can result in reduced power while driving. Although initially a minor problem, if left unaddressed, it can lead to serious engine damage, turning what would have been a moderate repair into a costly repair in the range of thousands of dollars. If you receive a trouble code indicating a faulty sensor, it's recommended to take your vehicle to a repair shop promptly for a fix, which typically costs a couple of hundred dollars.
In the 5.4L engine, you'll find two camshaft position sensors - one on the front right cylinder head and one on the front left cylinder head. The sensor on the passenger side is known as the bank 1 sensor, while the one on the driver's side is referred to as the bank 2 sensor.
I have a 2001 Excursion with a 5.4L engine, and I can't find where to put the cam sensor for bank 1. I'm getting a code that says I need to replace it.
There are two things that are situated at the front of the heads. Each one has a two-lead pinch clip connected to it.