Delphi SS12178 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor

Delphi SS12178 Camshaft Position Sensor

The Delphi SS12178 engine camshaft position sensor is built for precise camshaft signal input in Ford Super Duty applications. It is a direct-fit replacement for 2011-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2011-2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty models, with OE-focused construction backed by Delphi’s long history supplying original equipment parts.

Key Features

• Engine camshaft position sensor for ignition and engine timing signal monitoring
• Black housing with oval female connector
• 3-terminal design with blade terminals and male terminal gender
• Direct replacement for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty applications
• Package includes the engine camshaft position sensor and instruction sheet
• Delphi SS12178 cross-references Standard Ignition PC912 for the same application

Detailed Description

Delphi SS12178 is an OE-style camshaft position sensor engineered for accurate camshaft position feedback to the engine control system. This sensor uses a 3-terminal blade connection with an oval female connector and black finish, matching the electrical and physical requirements of the listed Ford Super Duty applications. Delphi’s OE heritage and supplier experience are reflected in the part’s design approach, making it a practical replacement choice for service work on 2011-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2011-2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks. The Delphi SS12178 is also referenced by part numbers BC3Z 12K073-A and CSS1413.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Camshaft position sensor fault codes
• Hard starting or extended crank conditions
• Rough idle or intermittent engine hesitation
• Loss of camshaft signal to the engine control module
• Check engine light related to camshaft timing input

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting location before installation. This sensor does not include a wiring harness or mounting bracket, so reuse the existing vehicle hardware where applicable. For Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty service, confirm the original sensor connector and routing match the OE layout before clearing diagnostic codes and road testing.

Quality Assurance

Delphi builds aftermarket parts using knowledge developed from more than a century of OE experience and original equipment supply to major automakers. That OE-focused background supports consistent fit and function for the Delphi SS12178 in the listed Ford Super Duty applications.