Notices

Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent/Erratic/High

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:14 PM
  #1  
StephenH's Avatar
StephenH
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 267
Likes: 0
From: New Mexico
Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent/Erratic/High

Alright, I checked the wiring that I could get to (the harness runs over top of the tranny). I'm kinda at a loss here.
Are there any direct tests I can do to find a short? Everything seems to shift fine and work ok until i drive up into the mountains, and then the o/d light blinks and sets P0504 (Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent/Erratic/High). I even tried turning the o/d off while climbing then back one once I hit a flat stretch and it started blinking after a few miles. It stops blinking when I restart the vehicle. I drive about 4 miles to work everyday and the light doesn't blink.

When I first got the truck, I had a transmission shop pull the code and tell me I needed a new speed sensor, so i replaced it. A few weeks later, on a long drive, it starting blinking again, so I went back to the tranny shop and they pulled the same code. I replaced it yet again.

It is still throwing the same code when driving about 60 miles thru hilly terrain.
I called the tranny shop and asked them what they would do to troubleshoot it and after I explained everything, they said they would pull the code and go from there. I told them that they had originally pulled the code, so we already know what the code was. He said he would re scan it and probably change the tranny oil and filter and look for clues in the pan. He said the tranny flush I had done 2 months ago probably caused it. I disagreed, it was doing the same thing before. I hoped the flush would fix it.

I'm debating just taking it in to the dealership.
 
Reply
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 02:42 PM
  #2  
StephenH's Avatar
StephenH
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 267
Likes: 0
From: New Mexico
anyone else ever deal with this?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pstlpete
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
29
Aug 3, 2016 08:46 PM
CASHER0010
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
13
Mar 27, 2015 03:59 AM
7racecar7
Modular V10 (6.8l)
3
Jan 8, 2015 12:38 PM
Sal Marzano
1997 - 2006 Expedition & Navigator
5
Sep 9, 2014 12:56 PM
ed'struck
1983 - 2012 Ranger & B-Series
5
Dec 27, 2013 04:10 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:11 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE