Its a conspiracy! Both cougars I've worked on haven't had knock sensors even though they are suppose to. Its bizzar. The svt I just fixed up with a 3L had one.
1999 3.0L Cougar: 220fwhp and 200tq
2003 VW Passat W8 with 4 Motion AWD
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