Prenco 4D-1044 Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor

Engine Crankshaft Position Sensor for Ford and Mercury

This Prenco engine crankshaft position sensor is built for direct replacement service on a wide range of Ford and Mercury applications. Prenco 4D-1044 uses a 2-terminal blade design with a rectangular female connector to support accurate crankshaft signal input for engine management systems.

Key Features

• Engine crankshaft position sensor for ignition and engine timing input
• Prenco 4D-1044 replacement part number for catalog matching
• Blade terminal type with 2 terminals
• Rectangular 1-connector design with female connector gender
• Male terminal gender for secure electrical contact
• Sensor body diameter: 0.7
• Mounting bracket not included

Detailed Description

Prenco 4D-1044 is an engine crankshaft position sensor used to monitor crankshaft position and speed so the engine control system can manage ignition timing and fuel delivery. It is a fitment-based replacement for many Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Windstar, Ford Freestar, Ford E-Series vans, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar applications. This part cross-references Standard Ignition PC51 for the same application.

Compatible With 2005-2010 Ford F-150, 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2004-2007 Ford Freestar, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 1994-2004 Ford Mustang, 2003 Ford E-150, 2003 Ford E-150 Club Wagon, 2003 Ford E-250, 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, 1997-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, 2000-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, 1997-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, 1994-1997 Ford Thunderbird, and 1993-1997 Mercury Cougar.

What It Helps Solve

• Crankshaft signal loss that can trigger stalling or no-start conditions
• Rough idle caused by inconsistent engine speed input
• Misfire or timing-related drivability problems
• Intermittent check engine light concerns tied to crank sensor faults
• Hard starting after heat soak or during extended cranking

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and sensor body diameter before installation. This Prenco 4D-1044 uses a rectangular female connector with 2 blade terminals and does not include a mounting bracket. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Ford Windstar, Ford Freestar, Ford E-Series, Ford Thunderbird, or Mercury Cougar fitment before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Prenco replacement sensors are cataloged for direct-fit service applications and are matched to the listed interchange references, including Standard Ignition PC51, Spectra Premium S10076, and Four Seasons 96134.