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Hitachi CPS0136 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor - Exhaust, Intake or Lower
Hitachi Camshaft Position Sensor CPS0136
Hitachi CPS0136 is an engine camshaft position sensor built to deliver accurate camshaft timing signals to the ECU. With a 3-pin male connector and pin terminals, this sensor supports precise engine management on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Ford F-150, Explorer, Edge, Transit, and Lincoln Aviator, Navigator, and MKZ applications.
Key Features
- Engine camshaft position sensor for ECU signal accuracy
- 3 terminal pins with male connector gender
- Built with high-quality components and materials for extended service life
- Direct-fit application coverage for select Ford and Lincoln models
- Cross-reference part numbers: BL3Z-6B288-A, BL3Z-6B288-C
Detailed Description
The Hitachi CPS0136 camshaft position sensor is engineered for vehicles that rely on precise camshaft position input for engine control. By sending consistent readings to the ECU, it helps maintain proper ignition and fuel management on compatible Ford and Lincoln platforms. This part number, CPS0136, is used across a wide range of applications, including 2011-2021 Ford F-150, 2013-2021 Ford Explorer, 2015-2021 Ford Expedition, and 2015-2021 Lincoln Navigator fitments, along with additional Ford Edge, Escape, Transit, and Lincoln Aviator coverage.
Hitachi designs this sensor to meet the specific requirements of each vehicle application, using durable materials that support long service intervals. For buyers searching for a Ford F-150 camshaft position sensor or a Lincoln Navigator camshaft position sensor, CPS0136 provides a direct replacement option with the correct 3-pin male electrical interface.
What It Helps Address
- Camshaft position signal faults
- Rough running caused by incorrect timing input
- Check engine lights related to camshaft sensor performance
- Hard starting or intermittent starting concerns
- Engine control issues on Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the connector style, terminal count, and engine position before installation. This sensor is listed for N/A, Intake, Exhaust, and Lower positions depending on the vehicle application, so match the exact fitment row for your year, make, model, and engine location. Confirm the OE cross-reference and vehicle build date where noted, especially for 2020-2021 Ford and Lincoln applications with date-specific coverage.
- Fits 2021 Ford Bronco, N/A, from 03/05/2021
- Fits 2019-2021 Ford Edge, N/A
- Fits 2021 Ford Escape, N/A
- Fits 2015-2021 Ford Expedition, N/A
- Fits 2021 Ford Explorer, N/A
- Fits 2013-2015 Ford Explorer, N/A
- Fits 2021 Ford F-150, N/A, from 12/10/2020
- Fits 2017-2021 Ford GT, N/A
- Fits 2019-2021 Ford Transit-150, N/A
- Fits 2019-2021 Ford Transit-250, N/A
- Fits 2019-2021 Ford Transit-350, N/A
- Fits 2019-2021 Ford Transit-350 HD, N/A
- Fits 2021 Lincoln Aviator, N/A
- Fits 2019-2021 Lincoln Nautilus, N/A
- Fits 2015-2021 Lincoln Navigator, N/A
- Fits 2020 Ford Escape, N/A, from 08/19/2019
- Fits 2020 Ford Explorer, N/A, from 06/05/2019
- Fits 2018-2020 Ford F-150, N/A
- Fits 2013-2014 Ford F-150, N/A
- Fits 2020 Lincoln Aviator, N/A, from 06/05/2019
- Fits 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental, N/A
- Fits 2017-2020 Lincoln MKZ, N/A
- Fits 2019 Ford Explorer, Intake, to 03/03/2019
- Fits 2013-2019 Ford Flex, Exhaust
- Fits 2019 Ford Fusion, N/A, to 05/08/2019
- Fits 2019 Ford Taurus, N/A, to 01/03/2019
- Fits 2013-2019 Lincoln MKT, N/A
- Fits 2018 Ford Edge, Lower
- Fits 2016-2018 Ford Explorer, Intake
- Fits 2017-2018 Ford Fusion, N/A
- Fits 2018 Ford Taurus, N/A
- Fits 2018 Ford Transit-150, Lower
- Fits 2018 Ford Transit-250, Lower
- Fits 2018 Ford Transit-350, Lower
- Fits 2018 Ford Transit-350 HD, Lower
- Fits 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX, Intake
- Fits 2015-2017 Ford Edge, Intake
- Fits 2015-2017 Ford F-150, Intake
- Fits 2011-2012 Ford F-150, Intake
- Fits 2013-2017 Ford Taurus, Intake
- Fits 2015-2017 Ford Transit-150, N/A, Inner
- Fits 2015-2017 Ford Transit-250, N/A, Inner
- Fits 2015-2017 Ford Transit-350, N/A, Inner
- Fits 2015-2017 Ford Transit-350 HD, N/A, Inner
- Fits 2013-2016 Lincoln MKS, Intake
Quality Assurance
Hitachi manufactures this camshaft position sensor with quality components and materials to support reliable signal transmission and extended service intervals. CPS0136 is built for exact vehicle-specific requirements and is a direct replacement choice for select Ford and Lincoln engine management systems.
| Brand | Hitachi |
| Part Number | CPS0136 |
| Terminal Type | Pin |
| Terminal Quantity | 3 |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Manufacturer | Hitachi |
This part fits 121 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ford | Bronco | Wildtrak | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | From 03/05/2021 | |
| 2021 | Ford | Edge | ST | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Escape | Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Explorer | Platinum Hybrid | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | From 12/10/2020 | |
| 2021 | Ford | GT | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Lincoln | Aviator | Reserve | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Lincoln | Nautilus | Reserve | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2021 | Lincoln | Navigator | Reserve | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Ford | Edge | ST | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Ford | Escape | Titanium Plug-In Hybrid | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | From 08/19/2019 | |
| 2020 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Ford | Explorer | Limited Hybrid | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | From 06/05/2019 | |
| 2020 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Ford | GT | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2020 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | GAS | N/A | |
| 2020 | Lincoln | Aviator | Reserve | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | From 06/05/2019 | |
| 2020 | Lincoln | Continental | Livery | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Lincoln | MKZ | Reserve | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Lincoln | Nautilus | Reserve | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2020 | Lincoln | Navigator | Reserve | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Edge | ST | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | To 03/03/2019 | |
| 2019 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Fusion | Sport | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | To 05/08/2019 | |
| 2019 | Ford | GT | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | To 01/03/2019 | |
| 2019 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Lincoln | Continental | Select | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Lincoln | MKT | Reserve | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Lincoln | MKZ | Reserve | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Lincoln | Nautilus | Select | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2019 | Lincoln | Navigator | Select | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Edge | Titanium | 3.5L | V6 | Lower | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2018 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Fusion | Sport | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | GT | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | Lower | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | 3.7L | V6 | Lower | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | Lower | ||
| 2018 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | Lower | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | Continental | Select | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKT | Reserve | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKX | Select | 3.7L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | MKZ | Select | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2018 | Lincoln | Navigator | Select | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Edge | Titanium | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2017 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Fusion | Sport | 2.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | GT | Base | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2017 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2017 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2017 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2017 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2017 | Lincoln | Continental | Select | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKT | Livery | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKX | Select | 3.7L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | MKZ | Select | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2017 | Lincoln | Navigator | Select | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Edge | Titanium | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Explorer | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2016 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2016 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2016 | Ford | Transit-250 | PTV | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2016 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2016 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKS | EcoBoost | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKT | Livery | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | MKX | Select | 3.7L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2016 | Lincoln | Navigator | Select | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Edge | Titanium | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Expedition | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Explorer | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2015 | Ford | Transit-150 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2015 | Ford | Transit-250 | Base | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2015 | Ford | Transit-350 | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2015 | Ford | Transit-350 HD | XLT | 3.7L | V6 | N/A | Inner | |
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKS | EcoBoost | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | MKT | Livery | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2015 | Lincoln | Navigator | Reserve | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Explorer | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2014 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKS | EcoBoost | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2014 | Lincoln | MKT | Limousine | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Explorer | Sport | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Flex | SEL | 3.5L | V6 | Exhaust | ||
| 2013 | Ford | Taurus | SHO | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKS | EcoBoost | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2013 | Lincoln | MKT | Livery | 3.5L | V6 | N/A | ||
| 2012 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake | ||
| 2011 | Ford | F-150 | XLT | 3.5L | V6 | Intake |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.