93 conti-speed control sensor location ?

[mycar123654]

speed odometer goes to 0 mph after short drive . i was told to replace the speed sensor on the transmission i purchased one can not find help ? thks

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by mycar123654

speed odometer goes to 0 mph after short drive . i was told to replace the speed sensor on the transmission i purchased one can not find help ? thks

Do you have the 1993 Service Manual ?

[mycar123654]

No I Do Not Have The Service Manual.

[Towncar]

Give me about 3 more minutes to post removal & replacement of your VSS

[Towncar]

«1993 Continental Table of Contents»
«Group 10: FUEL SYSTEM»
«Section 10-03: Speed Control System»
«REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»

There's an entire section dedicated to testing the VSS, I can post that if you'd like, or you an get your own Service Manual at fordcds. com to see for yourself. Your FSM is 1993/1994.


VSS

AXOD-E Transaxle


Removal

1. Raise vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove Y-pipe and heated oxygen sensors (H02S) 9F472 from exhaust system.

3. Remove VSS exhaust heat shield.

4. Remove bolt retaining VSS mounting clip to transaxle.

5. Remove VSS and driven gear from transaxle.




6. Disconnect electrical connector and speedometer cable from VSS.

NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with an electronic instrument cluster do not have a speedometer cable.

NOTE:
Do not attempt to remove spring retainer clip with speedometer cable in VSS.

7. Remove driven gear retainer. Remove driven gear from VSS.


Installation

1. Position driven gear in VSS and install gear retainer.

2. Connect electrical connector to VSS.

3. Ensure internal O-ring is seated properly in VSS housing. Snap the speedometer cable into VSS.

4. Insert VSS assembly into transaxle and secure with retaining bolt.

5. Install VSS exhaust heat shield.

6. Install Y-pipe and heated oxygen sensors (H02S) to exhaust system.

7. Lower vehicle and verify proper speedometer/odometer operation.