Motorad 1CS145 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor

Engine Camshaft Position Sensor for Ford and Mercury

The Motorad 1CS145 engine camshaft position sensor is built for OE-level accuracy and stable engine management. It is a direct-fit ignition sensor for select Ford Focus, Escort, Contour, and Mercury Cougar and Mystique applications from 1998-2004.

• Engine camshaft position sensor for ignition and engine timing signal input
• Black housing with rectangular female connector
• 2 blade terminals, 2-wire design
• Plug-in connector style for straightforward replacement
• No wiring harness included
• No mounting bracket included
• Manufactured and tested in IATF16949 certified facilities
• Motorad part number 1CS145

Detailed Product Information

Motorad 1CS145 is an engine camshaft position sensor engineered to deliver accurate camshaft signal feedback to the engine control system. That signal helps the ECU coordinate ignition and fuel events more precisely, which is important for smooth operation in vehicles such as the Ford Focus, Ford Escort, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, and Mercury Mystique. This part cross-references Ford OE-style numbers such as F8CZ6B288A and F8ZZ6B288AA for the same application.

The sensor features a black rectangular female connector, 2 blade terminals, and a plug-in connection style. It is a regular-grade replacement sensor with no wiring harness or mounting bracket included. If you are replacing a failing camshaft position sensor on a 1998-2004 Ford Focus or a 1998-2003 Ford Escort, this Motorad 1CS145 unit provides a direct replacement path for the original engine management component.

Common Problems This Sensor Can Address

• Hard starting or extended cranking caused by an inaccurate camshaft signal
• Intermittent stalling related to camshaft position signal loss
• Check engine light concerns tied to camshaft sensor circuit faults
• Rough idle or inconsistent engine timing input
• Driveability issues on Ford and Mercury vehicles with worn sensor output

Installation Notes and Tips

Before installation, confirm connector shape, terminal count, and vehicle fitment against the original sensor. Inspect the connector and wiring for corrosion, bent terminals, or damaged insulation before plugging in the replacement. Because no wiring harness or mounting bracket is included, reuse the existing vehicle hardware and secure the sensor in the original mounting location.

Compatible With 2002-2004 Ford Focus, 1998-2003 Ford Escort, 1998-2000 Ford Contour, 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, and 1998-2000 Mercury Mystique.

Quality Assurance

Motorad manufactures and tests this camshaft position sensor in IATF16949 certified facilities to support consistent quality and OE-level accuracy. The 1CS145 is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.