so with all the research i have done i feel like replacing my camshaft sync and sensor will fix this....i got my parts today and when i go to take out the old camshaft sensor the whole sync and sensor move... i can get the sensor off but i know that placement of both the sensor and little tab in the sync are crucial......so my question is what direction should the sensor be facing ... i think the sync locking bolt has wiggled loose so now i dont know what direction to face thee sensor to get my marks on my sync. 2002 ranger 3.0

 

Welcome to the forum

There is a tool to align the sensor

But Google: Ford Ranger 3.0l cam synchro images

Have a look at some of the pictures it may show a final result and there are also some videos which will have final location

The sensor is timed to the crank shaft with cam