The crankshaft position sensor is a less well-known component, but it works hand-in-hand with the crankshaft and the car's computer to keep the engine running smoothly and properly.

CARS.COM — Most car owners probably don’t know that their vehicle has a crankshaft position sensor until the engine dies, won’t start or starts running poorly. Then when the car is in the ...

Vehicles Affected: Approximately 58,000 vehicles, including model-year 2014-18 Ram 1500 pickup trucks equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines The Problem: The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel ...

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate ...

I just got my 2010 Ford Escape (a four cylinder) back from the repair shop. It hadn't been starting, and I was told the cause was a broken crankshaft sensor. The repair seems to be successful, and ...

Jeep Australia has recalled eight examples of its Grand Cherokee SUV in Australia, citing a potential fault with the crankshaft sensor. The affected vehicles were sold between 1 October 2017 and ...