One of my speed sensors on the transfer case is leaking through the sensor and out of the prongs, so it is almost toast. Sense I had the day off I would see if I could get a replacement. To my dismay to find out, Ford Discontinued it, 2/15/09


Nothing on D2D.


Checked with aftermarket sources, they all say dealer only part.

So how can Ford discontinue a vital part like this?

So if anyone has a spare new one/slightly used in their collection or knows where I might be able to locate one, I would be greatly appreciative.

Ford's part number is FO9Z-7F293-A.

 

try this link, they used to carry them in stock
TCE · Order rebuilt transfer cases, makes & models: Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep, Hummer

 

I just see complete rebuilt transfer cases, no parts selection. Do I have to e-mail them to find out?

 

Anyone ever hear of Ford Parts discounted?

Ford Parts Discounted

They say the have one, for $102.38

 

Dealers can do a nationwide check to see which dealers have your part. I do this all the time. I bought the last gas tank straps and front backing plates on the planet.


Dick

 

I did have them do a nationwide search (Dealer2Dealer) and the search came back as none found.

 

Bummer... Junk yard

 

Not many in the junkyard, and knowing my luck, if I get one out of the junkyard, it will leak too.

 

I wouldn't pay $100 for a sensor anyhow.. I've seen whole brand new trancase go for $350 on ebay..


Dick

 

These sensors aren't Aerostar specific, likely same ones used on Rangers and other Ford transfer cases. Might find a part interchange site and see if there are other replacements available.

 

couple of links to contact
both rebuild the TC28 Dana transfer case. they may have a lead on the drive shaft sensors
Transfer Cases

Dana 28 Transfer Case Aerostar Van's Parts Illustration & parts list! - Drivetrain.com

 

Yeah it is used on the BII and the E-series, same part number, and it has been discontinued. I think I have a lead on a couple at a ford dealership in AK. I won't know until tomorrow.

It does blow that this vital part has been discontinued. And worse yet, I checked e-bay and found a NOS complete transfercase for $350 with sensor which I am seriously considering in getting.

 

I looked at the same listing....check shipping costs. From TX to CO was $75, not bad considering the size and weight of this thing....its not light.

 

Picked up the sensor at a dealership in AK, now they only have two left. $124.44 shipped but my wife loves her Aero and I want to keep it in tip top shape.

I tried using my connections at the Ford dealership in town, but the place in AK would only sell it for retail, so I would still have to pay for employee mark up, so I ended up just buying it myself.

I pray that in the future someone makes a replacement for this valuable item, otherwise we are looking at robbing rebuilt/NOS units for the part.

 

Can you remind us, which sensor was that? I'll have to look for it at my local scrap yard.