Ford could well use the same sensor for the cam and crank, but still uses BOTH a cam and crank one, they just happen to be the same type(saves for making 2 that way!!) so I wouldn't worry, just check it is the same LENGTH as the one that comes out, as if too long it will break, too short and it won't pick up, but don't think there are many variations on zetec.
The crank sensor is just abbrevaited from crankshaft sensor, this relates the position of the crank, the cam or camshaft sensor relates the position of the cam/s, both are fitted and needed on your car.
It could be a knackered pump, but DON'T keep spinning the engine over, if it is not starting due to lack of spark the fuel could kill the cat.
Charge the battery and then turning engine at the same time look for a spark, remove a lead, and use a old plug of take one out, if you have spark you know it's a fuel problem, if it doesn't have spark you know it's spark problem.
Normally if the ecu doesnt detect a crank signal through the crank sensor fuelling won't start, but of course you have no spark either.
Fitting is dead simple, but DON'T overtighten the bolt holding it, it doesn't need mega tightening.
Just a thought but did the GF mech push the fuel cut out, to make sure that hadn't popped ?, this will be situated in one of the footwell kick panels, a small hole that you simply insert your finger into and push back down the button if it has popped up.
This should be the first thing to do if a fuel problem.
tabetha
Last edited by tabetha; 12-01-2010 at 12:19 PM.