camshaft sensor

I have a 99 Ranger 3.0l engine and want to put in a 97, using a 97 Engine Computer. I was checking for differences and find that the Camshaft Synchronizer/Position sensor for these 2 years may be different. Can any one tell me what the differences are and whether the 99 unit will work...

I have a 1999 Ranger with a 4.0. I am getting a camshaft sensor circut malfunction code. I changed the camshaft sensor, no change. I cleaned all connector pins between the sensor and the computer, no change. I checked the voltage coming out of TWO wire camshaft sensor and at idle its putting out...

Thanks to everyone here and a big kudos over on the Explorer forums for great pics and instructions on replacing the cam synchronizer on my '95 Ranger 4.0L. All I can say after the experience is what a PITA. I know I'm not the fastest shade tree mechanic, but 10 hours over several days was not...

I bought a camshaft sensor at autozone today and it only has one bolt hole and the sensor is where the other bolt hole should be. The original OEM sensor has two bolt holes. (there are two bolts too) The sensor looks identical except for the fact that the original has two holes. Anyone have...

1997 4.0 v6. Had a CEL for the Cam sensor. Pulled it off and discovered the shaft was trashed. Replaced the cap and the shaft. I also replaced the serp belt and fuel filter. Truck started right up. There are no codes ( CEL lights not on) but the engine stumbles when braking just under 10 MPH. It...

Hey guys! I am new to the forum and new to owning a ranger. I will jump right to the issue though. When I bought my 91 ranger a few months ago it was great. I was getting about 20-22 mpg. I had to replace my slave cylinder in the tranny and subsequently the O2 sensor cause it fouled out during...