The crank sensor is located on the bottom of Ford Mustang engines. The device monitors a variety of information on engine performance. The component was updated to facilitate vehicle maintenance.
The crank sensor unit, also known as the crank location sensor, consists of a permanent magnet, yoke and coil. The disk on the crank sensor translates engine information from a Ford Mustang into electronic pulses. The electronic pulses are interpreted to calculate engine speed.
Due to the location, a crank sensor on the Ford Mustang is exposed to extreme heat. Over time damage to engine seals and exposure to vehicle fluids causes the crank sensor to fail. A damaged crank sensor causes problems during vehicle idle and acceleration.
Crank sensors are found in Mustang automobiles produced before 1985. In 986, Ford began installing hall effect profile ignition pick-up systems that performed as a crank sensor. The hall effect devices communicate with the Ford electronic engine control version four machines, which allows mechanics to quickly find engine problems.
