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2017 FORD EXPLORER

3.5L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
13 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0345high severityPowertrain

Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Bank 2

on 2017 Ford Explorer 3.5L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the CMP sensor circuit for Bank 2.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Hard starting
  • Rough running

Common causes

  • Faulty CMP sensor Bank 2
  • Wiring damage
  • Timing chain issue Bank 2

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor resistance
  2. Check wiring
  3. Scope signal

Repair notes

Replace CMP sensor Bank 2.

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