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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Cars / March 2006

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96 E-250 Speed sensor location

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Mrplow350 - 11 Mar 2006 12:42 GMT
I have a bad speed senor according to the OBDII scanner even though its
been reset many times. Could someone please tell me the exact location
so I can replace it? Thanks.
Tom Adkins - 11 Mar 2006 13:09 GMT
> I have a bad speed senor according to the OBDII scanner even though its
> been reset many times. Could someone please tell me the exact location
> so I can replace it? Thanks.

 Which speet sensor?
   Vehicle Speed Sensor- Located in the left side of the transmission tail housing
   Wheel Speed Sensor (Rear ABS)- In the differential housing
   Wheel Speed Sensors (4wheel ABS)- Sensor on each front wheel, one in diff housing
(or each rear wheel, depending on application).
Mrplow350 - 11 Mar 2006 13:25 GMT
I believe its the vehicle speed sensor. Thats what it said on the
scanner but I will have to double check. I hope its something easy to
pop out and put a new one in.
Backyard Mechanic - 11 Mar 2006 13:27 GMT
> I have a bad speed senor according to the OBDII scanner even though its
> been reset many times.

A point for the archives:  A sensor cannot be 'reset',  Only the code
resulting from the PCM seeing a discrepancy can be reset.

> Could someone please tell me the exact location
> so I can replace it? Thanks.

The VSS is run off a gear on the output of the transmission.  In RWD, it
will be located on the 'tailshaft' housing. On FWD, often right above the
left side axle drive.

Always inspect the wiring to the VSS as that is frequently the problem.

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Mrplow350 - 11 Mar 2006 13:31 GMT
Thank you for the info. I do understand that it cannot be reset. I took
it to a local auto parts dealer and they do free check engine light
diagnostic. I will have to go back and double check it again to make
sure it is the vehicle speed sensor code. I did take the code and look
it up on internet when I had it but I have forgotten it since then.
 
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