Hello,
Last night when I got into my truck (2001 F-250 7.3L), I noticed my ABS light was on as well as the speedo didnt work. After a while the overdrive light started flashing. Im not sure whether it is the VSS or not. I just replaced it about 6 months ago. If you could help me out I would really appreciate it. Thanks
Derek J.

 

sounds like VSS ... try cleaning it...if you can pull codes..go ahead and see what shows up... not sure where you got your VSS but Napa has them for 10 to 15 bucks..they call it the ABS sensor...

 

You could try cleaning it. If you have a bunch of gunk build up in there, it may need to be changed out as well. Check you wire connection as well.

 

Make sure that the weather seal is still there in the plug.
What I am wondering is if the female part of the plug is corroded out and you have to replace the connectors.

 

I've had all this intermittently , but now the ABS is on always 5 sec. after pulling out. What is VSS?
Thanks boys, must have saved about a grand just lurking this site.

 

VSS sensor is in the rear axle. Its the only sensor on top of the axle. Its also known as vechical speed sensor. It only about 10$ from a parts house.

 

When you pull it out, take your time. Don't put too much pressure on it, as it will break, leaving the plastic cup/end still in the housing. It can be removed with a sawzall blade as a pick/punch to pull the remainder out.

 

MOTORCRAFT® SENSORS FOR FORD, LINCOLN OR MERCURY VEHICLES.

Look something like this not sure on our trucks if it is the same? My older motorhome looked like this one. driver side top rear diff.

 

IIRC, that's what the VSS looks like.

 

Thankyou, Thankyou, Thankyou, once again the forum saves me from going to Ford and bending over.
NAPA part #530780 at $15.29 after tax and all flashing overdrive lights , ABS and dead speedos are no more. So simple, a couple local garages couldn't interface with my truck for codes so I was headed to Ford, whew!
Even got the door ajar light out with the wd40 soak down on all doors.
Thanks again, friends and neighbors think I actually know what I'm doing.

 

welcome to your new home..pull up a chair and do some reading....we can help you spend what we help you save to...

 

I got mine for a 1992 at autozone. Don't list it for our trucks. Went to napaonline and they don't list it either. Pull it up for a 1992. it shows. Wierd.. O well. I will stop in there. Cheap enough to get one and toss in tool box while i travel

Good you posted napa part number for others to see.Thanks. I save that stuff in a word document for future reference.

 

they call it the ABS sensor..

 

Yep searched, ebay,motcraft,autozone,napa (with 530780) as a part number and descriptions of vss sensor,abs sensor,speed sensors, etc. nothing.

 

Read thru this stuff and really impress your neighbors...

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