Parts for your 2013 Ford Falcon-Crank angle sensor

2013 Ford Falcon crank angle sensor — purpose and service advice

Technical references confirm the 2013 Ford Falcon is fitted with a crank-angle sensor (more commonly called a crankshaft position sensor or CKP). Ford’s FG/FG MkII Workshop Manual (Engine Management 303-14), Autodata service information for FG MkII (2012–2014), and major parts catalogues for the Barra 4.0 inline-six and FPV 5.0 V8 all list a CKP for this model year. In short, it’s relevant and used on the 2013 Falcon.

On a 2013 Falcon, the crank-angle sensor tracks the exact position and speed of the crankshaft. The engine computer (PCM) relies on this signal to time spark and fuel injection, and to sync with the cam sensor for sequential injection. If the CKP signal goes walkabout, the car can be hard to start, misfire, or not start at all. It’s a small part that does a massive job under the bonnet.

The sensor is mounted to the engine block where it reads a toothed reluctor wheel on the crank. There’s no set service interval for the CKP, but it lives in a hot, oily environment, so age, heat soak, or oil contamination can cause intermittent signals. Typical fault codes include P0335–P0339, and symptoms can be:

• Long crank, no start, random stalling, rough idle, or sudden loss of power
• Tachometer dropping to zero while cranking
• Check engine light with CKP-related DTCs

Replacement is straightforward for a trained tech and a tidy DIY job with the right gear:

• Disconnect the battery, allow the engine to cool, and safely raise the vehicle if access is from below.
• Unplug the CKP connector, remove the small retaining bolt, and gently twist the sensor out. Avoid levering on the housing.
• Clean the mounting seat, fit a new O-ring if separate, and install the new sensor fully home. Do not shim or adjust, the air gap is fixed by design.
• Route the loom away from hot or moving parts and tighten the retaining bolt to the workshop-manual spec.
• Clear any DTCs and check live data. A special “relearn” isn’t normally required on FG Falcons, but a short drive cycle helps the PCM settle trims.

During regular servicing, a quick look at the CKP harness for rubbing, broken clips, or oil wicking is worthwhile, and any front-engine oil leaks should be sorted to keep the sensor clean. For reliability, stick with quality OEM-equivalent sensors and ensure strong battery voltage during diagnosis and first start after replacement.

FAQs

Where is the crank-angle sensor on a 2013 Ford Falcon?
It’s mounted to the engine block facing the crankshaft’s reluctor wheel, typically accessed from the front or underside near the harmonic balancer area. Exact access varies by engine variant (Barra I6 or FPV 5.0 V8), but in all cases it reads the crank teeth to provide position and speed data to the PCM.

What are the signs the CKP is failing on a 2013 Falcon?
Common clues are long crank or no start, random cut-outs, rough idle, and a dead tacho while cranking. The check engine light may log P0335–P0339. Intermittent heat-related stalling that restarts after cooling is another classic CKP symptom.

Does the crank-angle sensor need regular servicing or calibration?
There’s no scheduled maintenance or manual adjustment. If it’s working, leave it be. After replacement, clear fault codes and road test, the PCM will use the fixed sensor gap and normal driving to settle everything. Focus on keeping connectors clean and fixing any oil leaks that could contaminate the sensor.