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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994TAURUS V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1994 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
1994 Ford Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHOSECTION Service and Repair
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)
AX4S Trans axle
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02.
2. Remove Y-pipe and heated oxygen sensors (HO2S)(9F472) from the 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.
Fig. 24 Speed Sensor Replacement w/AXOD Transaxle:
6. Disconnect electrical connector and speedometer cable from VSS.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove spring retaining clip from driven gear with speedometer cable in VSS.
7. Remove driven gear retainer and driven gear from VSS.
Installation
1. Position driven gear to VSS. Install gear retainer.
2. Connect electrical connector to VSS.
3. Ensure internal 0-ring is seated properly in VSS housing. Snap speedometer cable into VSS housing.
4. Install VSS into transaxle and secure with retaining bolt.
5. Install VSS exhaust heat shield.
6. Install Y-pipe and heated oxygen sensors to exhaust system.
7. Lower vehicle and verify proper speedometer I odometer operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.