FrankD

98 ford windstar

When first started from cold, my transmission doesn't shift for about
2 - 5 miles. I can drive locked up. The speedo also doesn't move off
0 during that time. After a few miles, all works fine.

I was told that this was probably a defective speed sensor. This was
a best guess, but no electronic diagnostic test was used.

Where is the sensor located? Is this sensor an easy part to reach and
replace? Any special tools required?

Thanks

Backyard Mechanic

FrankD <FrancisD@adelphia.net> wrote:

> 98 ford windstar
>
> When first started from cold, my transmission doesn't shift for about
> 2 - 5 miles. I can drive locked up. The speedo also doesn't move off
> 0 during that time. After a few miles, all works fine.
>
> I was told that this was probably a defective speed sensor. This was
> a best guess, but no electronic diagnostic test was used.
>
> Where is the sensor located? Is this sensor an easy part to reach and
> replace? Any special tools required?
>
> Thanks
>
>

Go on autozone.com and look for the VSS location... may be info on
replacing it, as well

--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

FrankD

On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 23:45:43 GMT, Backyard Mechanic
<pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote:

>FrankD <FrancisD@adelphia.net> wrote:
>
>> 98 ford windstar
>>
>> When first started from cold, my transmission doesn't shift for about
>> 2 - 5 miles. I can drive locked up. The speedo also doesn't move off
>> 0 during that time. After a few miles, all works fine.
>>
>> I was told that this was probably a defective speed sensor. This was
>> a best guess, but no electronic diagnostic test was used.
>>
>> Where is the sensor located? Is this sensor an easy part to reach and
>> replace? Any special tools required?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>
>Go on autozone.com and look for the VSS location... may be info on
>replacing it, as well

Autozone site does not show part location or any info about
replacement of VSS. Part is $23. I've been quoted $200 - $300 for
repair. Sounds high unless there is lots of labor involved. Is RR
difficult as a home garage project?

timer

theres a lot to remove, that why. good luck
"FrankD" <FrancisD@adelphia.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 23:45:43 GMT, Backyard Mechanic
> <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote:
>
>>FrankD <FrancisD@adelphia.net> wrote:
>>
>>> 98 ford windstar
>>>
>>> When first started from cold, my transmission doesn't shift for about
>>> 2 - 5 miles. I can drive locked up. The speedo also doesn't move off
>>> 0 during that time. After a few miles, all works fine.
>>>
>>> I was told that this was probably a defective speed sensor. This was
>>> a best guess, but no electronic diagnostic test was used.
>>>
>>> Where is the sensor located? Is this sensor an easy part to reach and
>>> replace? Any special tools required?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Go on autozone.com and look for the VSS location... may be info on
>>replacing it, as well
>
> Autozone site does not show part location or any info about
> replacement of VSS. Part is $23. I've been quoted $200 - $300 for
> repair. Sounds high unless there is lots of labor involved. Is RR
> difficult as a home garage project?
>
>
>