Napleton Ford of Oak Lawn

My 2000 windstar lx sport (50k miles) was in for check engine light and intermittent metal screetching from engine compartment followed by engine quitting when stopped at light. Dealer replaced intake ma engine light and intermittent metal screetching from engine compartment followed by engine quitting when stopped at light. Dealer replaced intake manifold gasket and new valve covers for $770. Within 3 days screetching returned along with the engine quitting. Made appointment through service mgr. then decided to go to local independant shop (thank god), as they accurately diagnosed the problem upon my description, and promptly changed out the cam sensor and housing. They gave me the old part and I was able to duplicate the screetching by turning the shaft with my hands. Cost: $250 and they told me their computer indicated the sensor error code; funny the Ford dealer's computer couldn't do that especially since I come to learn this is a common problem with these 3.8 Ford engines. So much for listening to what the customer tells them about why they brought their car in for service! Next time I'll talk to the computer! More