The cam sensor is located on the top of the engine where older models had a distributor installed. The sensor needs a special tool to be able to remove and replace it.
where is the cam shaft position sensor on a 98 ford explorer 4x4 4.0 sohc 4x4
YES - it has a camshaft position sensor
the cam sensor is partly to do with the engine timing its a pick up off the camshaft, works similare to the tdc sensor, also send signal to the ecu
The 2008 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2002 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2007 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2014 Ford Explorer has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2001 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2013 Ford Explorer has double overhead cam (DOHC).
The 2004 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2003 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).
The 2006 Ford Explorer has single overhead cam (SOHC).