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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 01:50 PM
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Angry Flashing overdrive light

Every once in while my 1999 F350's overdrive light flashes and continues to flash until i restart it. At the same time the speedometer stops working.

Seems to happen on damp days..

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Just had the same thing happen on my 99 F-350. It is the V.S.S.(vehicle speed sensor) on the rear differental. It was a snap to change. Just one bolt and an electrical plug. I went to Napa, Autozone, Pet Boys and O'reily's and none of them had the right part. I finally went to the stealership and it was only $20.00. That was cheaper than Napa. Hope this helps. Any questions feel free to email me.

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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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VSS sensor all the way. Probably the most common thing to go out. Simple install. Some people clean their's but for $20 bucks buy new. Cleaning does not always work. Good Luck!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 07:22 AM
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Thank you very much! I am on my way to get one now.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2004 | 03:05 PM
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Might be a good idea to have the codes pulled. I took mine in and after they pulled the codes (02 PSD 4x4, CC, SWB) and two weeks I had a new transmission. When they dropped the pan there was a bunch of metal in it.

Good Luck!! I hope it is a Speed Sensor.
 
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