96 F250. Tranny problems. Speed Sensor?
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This issue is now resolved. I had been busy, so I didn't get around to it until now. The speed sensors that Advance Auto Parts were not functioning properly with my truck. They were Borg Warner sensors. I ordered a sensor of a different brand from a different source on the internet, and it functions just fine. The truck operates normally now. Thanks for all the help, guys. I appreciate your responses and advice.
The reason I didn't get around to it until now, by the way, is I emptied fluid from the rear axle, and noticed that the differential cover was nearly rusted through, and there was no gasket or seal left. For these reasons, I ordered a new cover with a gasket, but I didn't get around to ordering it until last week, and it came yesterday. Now it's all back together and running well.
Edit: Also, I found out through research on the internet that many OBDII readers are not compatible with Ford diesels and you need special software in many cases in order for the code reader to communicate properly with the vehicle's computer. This explains my difficulty at with the reader at Advance Auto Parts.
The reason I didn't get around to it until now, by the way, is I emptied fluid from the rear axle, and noticed that the differential cover was nearly rusted through, and there was no gasket or seal left. For these reasons, I ordered a new cover with a gasket, but I didn't get around to ordering it until last week, and it came yesterday. Now it's all back together and running well.
Edit: Also, I found out through research on the internet that many OBDII readers are not compatible with Ford diesels and you need special software in many cases in order for the code reader to communicate properly with the vehicle's computer. This explains my difficulty at with the reader at Advance Auto Parts.
Hi i know this is an old post i was just wondering what brand speed sensor ended up working we are having the same issue with my husbands 97 f-350 7.3 we have already changed it twice
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96 f250 7.3 shifting problems
I have a 96 f250 7.3 auto trans. Like lots of other Ford owners my overdrive off light flashes and the truck shifts hard. I've tried changing sensors. No one online seemed to have a real answer until I saw a YouTube video. The psom is faulty on many ford's. There is a whole industry around fixing these circuit boards. I chose the one in Colorado. The psom is a little difficult to get out but can be done by anyone. They had it back within a week. The truck hasn't had the problem since but it's still to early to tell. Only been a few days. Good luck.
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I have a 96 f250 7.3 auto trans. Like lots of other Ford owners my overdrive off light flashes and the truck shifts hard. I've tried changing sensors. No one online seemed to have a real answer until I saw a YouTube video. The psom is faulty on many ford's. There is a whole industry around fixing these circuit boards. I chose the one in Colorado. The psom is a little difficult to get out but can be done by anyone. They had it back within a week. The truck hasn't had the problem since but it's still too early to tell. Only been a few days. Good luck.
Can you give us the information to the company in Colorado you used?
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