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1996 Synchronizer Shaft For the Camshaft Position Sensor May Make Noise

The synchronizer shaft for the camshaft position sensor can cause a loud squeak or chirping noise due to failure of the upper bushing. The noise may be erratic and is usually present when the engine is warm.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects model years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, .

55 people reported this problem

  • 1996 90,000 Miles
    Synchronizer Shaft for camshaft position sensor upper bushing goes bad and makes squealing sound like a loose belt (replace)
  • 1996 98,000 Miles
    had the same problem friend works at ford, found, and fixed the issue quickly...part is expensive trough ford...aftermarket part is 1/4 of the price.
  • 1996 120,000 Miles
    something in the engin "churps" when the engin is warm
  • 1996 86,555 Miles
    Had the intermittent squeaks. Mechanic diagnosed it immediately. Replaced synchronizer and sensor. No more squeak, but 'Check Engine Light' is not always ON
  • 1996 25,000 Miles
    Severe squeaking both front tires area.
  • 1996 93,000 Miles
    chirps when the engine is warm.
  • 1996 73,500 Miles
    Loud chirping/squeak when engine is warm, erratic. CPS or synchronizer.
  • 1996 127,000 Miles
    chirping sound at random times with the engine running.
  • 1996 93,600 Miles
    troubleshooting a loud constatnt annoyng sqieal like a belt but suspecting compressor for a/c...thinking it might be the cam shaft postion senor shaft bushing failure
  • 1996 61,000 Miles
    This problem started with a misfire in cyl 1 then moved all over the motor. It culminated in the motor shaking the clip for the wire harness coming loose and melting/grounding at the 5 injector. I threw random codes all over the place which only made the Syncro problem worse, which lead to vacuum leaks and an acute case of hydrocarbon poisoning. Can't say there was really a diagnosis as it was obvious, after solving the bazillion other problems, that this would need replaced. This was a sad week+ in the life of a 34 yr old Ranger fan.
  • 1996 0 Miles
    synchronizer shaft make noise
  • 1996 150,000 Miles
    Squealing coming from synchronized or belt ?
  • 1996 115,000 Miles
    Metal to metal sound
  • 1996 117,548 Miles
    Lous chirpibg under cab when clutch released

1996 Common Problems