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From: Reno USA
I agree with Oquadzilla, you should expect the average to be around 50,000 miles. However I have heard of them going out in much less. My first one went out in less than 5,000 miles. The next one at 75,000. I always carry a spare, just in case.
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I replaced mine today . I've had the truck about a month , 176000 mi. '96 F350 5 speed 4 dr. Don't know if has been replaced before ? I think I'm gonna go to Orlando to the I H dealer and pick up a spare to carry with me . The one I just bought cost me $182. 
( Ford dealer wanted $211.53 ) . Someone on this site said you could get one at an I H dealer for $95.
( Ford dealer wanted $211.53 ) . Someone on this site said you could get one at an I H dealer for $95.
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From: 29 Palms, CA
Originally Posted by blackf3504dr
I replaced mine today . I've had the truck about a month , 176000 mi. '96 F350 5 speed 4 dr. Don't know if has been replaced before ? I think I'm gonna go to Orlando to the I H dealer and pick up a spare to carry with me . The one I just bought cost me $182. ( Ford dealer wanted $211.53 ) . Someone on this site said you could get one at an I H dealer for $95.
( Ford dealer wanted $211.53 ) . Someone on this site said you could get one at an I H dealer for $95.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by Spud
How Often are cam sensors replaced???I replaced mine about 30,000 ago ,, running at 258.000 now will I need to replace again Thanks Spud in Austin,Tx.
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From: Denton,TX
Originally Posted by dragman
Hey blackf350, do you know the IH part number for the '96 sensor?
Thanks for covering for me johnsdiesel..... I don't have the I H p.n , all I have is the Ford number .
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From: South Texas Coast
Originally Posted by johnsdiesel
Click on my user name and then view profile. There are 2 links in my signature that have the info you want.
I found the links and noted that there is a reference to before and after a specific serial number. What serial number are they talking about? I assume it is the engine block but want to be sure
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Originally Posted by Phydeaux88
I found the links and noted that there is a reference to before and after a specific serial number. What serial number are they talking about? I assume it is the engine block but want to be sure