Prenco 4E-1010 Engine Camshaft Position Sensor

Engine Camshaft Position Sensor for Ford and Mazda

Prenco 4E-1010 is an engine camshaft position sensor built for direct-fit service on a wide range of Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It uses a 3-terminal blade connection with a rectangular female connector to support accurate camshaft signal input for engine management systems.

Key Features

• Engine camshaft position sensor for ignition and engine timing signal input
• Blade terminal type with 3 terminals
• Single rectangular female connector
• Regular grade replacement part
• No mounting bracket included
• Fits Ford F-150, Explorer, Ranger, Mustang, Windstar, Aerostar, Taurus, Thunderbird, E-Series vans, Mercury Mountaineer, Cougar, Sable, and Mazda B3000/B4000 applications

Detailed Description

This Prenco camshaft position sensor, part number 4E-1010, is specified for vehicles including the 1997-2003 Ford F-150, 2005-2008 Ford F-150, 1996-2001 Ford Explorer, 1995-2001 Ford Ranger, and 1998-2000 Mazda B4000. It also covers additional Ford and Mercury applications such as the E-150, E-250, Mountaineer, Mustang, Windstar, Aerostar, Taurus, Thunderbird, Cougar, and Sable. The 3-pin style connector and blade terminals are important for matching the original electrical interface on the vehicle.

This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 180-0321 and Spectra Premium S10102 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring camshaft position signal accuracy
• Addressing hard-start or no-start conditions tied to cam signal loss
• Correcting intermittent stalling or rough running related to sensor output
• Resolving check engine lights associated with camshaft position sensor faults
• Replacing a worn or electrically unstable sensor on Ford F-150, Explorer, or Ranger applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and vehicle application before installation. This sensor uses a rectangular female connector with 3 blade terminals and does not include a mounting bracket. Confirm the original connector style on 3-pin Ford Ranger, Explorer, and Windstar applications, since some model years list specific 3-pin notes in fitment.

Quality Assurance

Prenco 4E-1010 is a regular-grade replacement sensor built to match the listed electrical and connector specifications for the covered Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications.