I'm replacing my tranmission in my 97 Explorer and the until I was shipped did not have the overdrive drum sensor. I was referenced Ford tsb 97-20-19 as addressing how to utilize the single speed sensor unit where I once had the the 2 speed sensor type. Anyone have this TSB 97-20-19 or thoughts on this?

Any help much appreciated!

 

Article No.
97-15-28 07/21/97
TRANSMISSION - 5R55E - OVERDRIVE DRUM SPEED
SENSOR DELETED - SERVICE TIP LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 AEROSTAR, EXPLORER, RANGER ISSUE:
The Overdrive Drum Speed (ODS) sensor has been deleted as a running change. This may cause the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to receive stray signals from the non4unctional ODS sensor that may affect the operation of the transmission. ACTION:
Disconnect the ODS sensor connector, Cut off the connector end and splice the wires together. This should reduce the possibility of stray signals affecting the operation of the transmission. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details. SERVICE PROCEDURE
<table cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2"> <tbody><tr valign="top"><td>1.</td> <td>Disconnect the ODS sensor connector from the sensor. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"><td>2.</td> <td>Cut off the connector end. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"><td>3.</td> <td>Splice and solder the two (2) wires together. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"><td>4.</td> <td>Shrink wrap the wires and secure the wires to the harness. For proper wire splicing techniques, refer to the Augat Connector Repair Kit Manual. </td> </tr> <tr valign="top"><td>5.</td> <td>Leave the sensor installed if using the original case. New service cases will not have an ODS sensor hole in the case. </td> </tr> </tbody></table>
PART NUMBER PART NAME

F77Z-7005-DD Transmission case</pre> OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper WarranW Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971528A Eliminate Overdrive Drum 0.3 Hr.
Speed (ODS) Sensor
Connector As Outlined</pre> DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7005 12</pre> OASIS CODES: 501000, 502000, 504000



This reply is only 2 years late. Hope it helps.

 

I registered just to post the updated TSB number from Ford.

The Updated TSB is 97-15-28

 

back from the dead - in the nick of time.

I'm sure i'm having this problem with a 97 aerostar. anyone got a photo or a description of the sensor or wires for the ODS?


NVM - found a pic

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