cam or crank sensor
No, a bad crankshaft sensor would cause the car not to start and run.
You need to start by having your car checked for codes. You can then fix the cause. It will probably have to do with a speed sensor.
No it will not. The knock sensor is used to adjust the timing.
Yes
Yes.
A bad crankshaft sensor on a 2.3 Ford may cause the car to not start. A bad crankshaft sensor can crank, just not start.
Possible, but not likely.
No, but it could effect how the transmission shifts.
Possibly depending on the car and trans type, vehicle speed can be a major component in shifting strategy.
Yes it can cause a no start condition.
The trans is electronically shifted so the sensor being bad is a likely cause.
yes this will stop car from starting. a bad cam sensor will also stall engine at any speed.the sensor is easy to replace.