Where is the crankshaft sensor located on a 1997 ford ranger 2.3 L?

The crankshaft position sensor on a 1997 Ford Ranger 2.3L is located on the front of the engine, just below the distributor. It is mounted in the block and has a single wire connector. The sensor is responsible for detecting the position of the crankshaft and sending this information to the engine control module (ECM). This information is used by the ECM to control the timing of the ignition and fuel injection systems.