Parts for your 2015 Ford Territory-Camshaft sensor

2015 Ford Territory camshaft sensor — purpose and service tips

Technical sources confirm the 2015 Ford Territory does use a camshaft position (CMP) sensor. The Ford Workshop Manual for SZ MkII Territory (303-14: Electronic Engine Controls), Ford parts catalogues, and service databases used by dealers note a CMP sensor on the 4.0L petrol Barra engine, and two CMP sensors (one per bank) on the 2.7L TDCi V6 diesel. So yes — this part is relevant and fitted from factory.

What does it do? The camshaft sensor tells the engine control module exactly where the cam(s) are in their rotation, so it can fire the injectors and spark at the right time, run variable cam timing properly, and keep cold starts crisp. If the signal goes missing or drifts, the Territory can be hard to start, feel flat under load, light the check engine lamp, or drop into limp-home. Common fault codes include P0340 and P0341.

For the 4.0L petrol, there’s one CMP sensor on the cylinder head near the timing cover. The 2.7L diesel runs a pair of sensors, typically at the ends of each cylinder head. They’re sealed Hall-effect units, so they’re not really a service item, replacement is the go if a sensor fails. As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to do a quick visual once-over: look for oil weeping past the O-ring, brittle wiring, or a loose connector. Poor connections cause more grief than the sensor itself.

If replacement’s on the cards, choose quality OEM-equivalent parts. Under the bonnet, disconnect the sensor plug, remove the retaining bolt, and ease the sensor out without twisting up the loom. Lightly oil the new O-ring, seat the sensor square, and torque the fastener to spec from the workshop manual. After refitting, clear fault codes and confirm live data shows a clean cam signal. On high-kilometre diesels, if cam or crank correlation codes persist after a new sensor, it’s worth checking timing chain/belt condition and the reluctor wheels — no point blaming a fresh sensor for mechanical wear.

• Tell-tales of a crook CMP sensor: long crank, rough idle, stalling, poor fuel economy, CEL on.
• Maintenance tip: keep connectors clean and clipped, avoid pressure-washing directly at the sensor.
• Service interval: no scheduled replacement — inspect during regular services or when fault codes arise.

FAQs

Does a 2015 Ford Territory actually have a camshaft sensor?
Yes. The SZ MkII Territory 4.0L petrol uses one CMP sensor, while the 2.7L TDCi V6 diesel uses two. This is documented in the Ford Workshop Manual and dealer parts catalogues for the model year.

Where is the camshaft sensor on a 2015 Territory?
On the 4.0L petrol, it’s mounted on the cylinder head near the timing cover. On the 2.7L diesel, each cylinder bank has a sensor mounted at the end of the head. Access is straightforward on the petrol, the diesel can be tighter, so a bit more patience and the right socket set helps.

Can a camshaft sensor be cleaned or should it be replaced?
They’re sealed electronic sensors, so cleaning usually won’t fix an internal fault. If the connector is dirty or loose, clean and secure it. If the sensor is out of spec or logging P0340/P0341 after checks, replacement with an OEM-quality unit is the reliable fix.