Speedometer not working

Hello,

It sounds like you have a vehicle speed sensor that is going out and it needs to be replaced.

You will need to jack the car up first

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here is a diagram of the sensors location so you can get the problem fixed.

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

Computer problem
1999 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 98,000 miles

I have a 1999 ford ranger, the other day when I started the truck the abs light came on, the overdrive light is flashing on and off and the speedometer is not working this all happened at the same time. What do you think the problem is ?

your computer is runnin a code

have the engine put a diagnosis check

sounds like something in the tranny with the overdrive light coming on

Transmission problem
1999 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 84000 miles

trans won"t shift &speedo not working

Have the throttle position and vehicle speed sensors checked out-

Transmission problem
2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

ok here is my problem my speedometer,trip and odometer are not working and the overdrive light is flashing but it only does it when its cold out. On day's when it's warm it works and the light stops flashing? Just wondering what you think it might be a friend had said it might be the sencor might be the prob?

This happened to me on a 99' Ranger. Ended up being the speed sensor in the rear end was bad, simply replaced it, and it worked perfectly. I didn't get the lights on the dash, but I didn't have overdrive. Mine was a standard also.

2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 149200 miles
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hi, my speedometer is not working. After shifting into 4X4 LOW a couple weeks ago, the speedometer stayed at 50 mph. Before even starting the engine, it reads 25 mph. When started, it jumps to 45 mph. i replaced the speed sensor on the rear differential but the problem still exists. What next?

did you stop, put vehicle in neutral and shift into 4low?

as soon as it wnet into 4 low speedometer jumped to 50?

or when driving it jumped to 50 and stayed?

i dont remember. my dad drove it home and i drove his truck home. we got on the highway and he called me and asked my how fast i was going because my speedometer read 50 mph and has been messed up since.

i really need those details to find out whats wrong. but it could be a possible issue with vehicle speed sensor, i belive you may have one in the transfercase also.

after doing research (and help from local auto parts store) i believe that the problem is the 4WABS brake module. All information from the sensors are sent to the brake module.

good deal, glad you found out what ales the vehicle.

does that sound right?
could it be the 4WABS brake module?

i really wouldnt put that at top of the list for speedometer reading considering the speedometer doesnt read off of the wheel speed sensors.

only the vehicle speed sensor. or cable.

wipers & speedometer not working

But in '96 or '98, ford stopped producing vehicle speed sensors (VSS). They are now controlled electronically.

check fuses underhood and under dash

sorry im alright
wasnt paying attention to the year.

fords did stop in 97 with their new line of 150's and 250's

the vechicles get their reading from the wheel speed sensors and collects it from the 4wabs module.


if you would like i can explain how to test it.

bit confusing though.

but if you have a code for 4wabs then id fix the module first.

you have a tachometer?

we drove it to advanced auto and they used their meter. the only code that came up was the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system (EGR). The meter didnt pick anything up to do with the speedometer.

egr valve will not cause that!

it is possible that if a part is wrong it wont throw a code, bad o2 sensors do that lots of the time.

best way is to manually test um.

how do you manually test?

Electrical problem
2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 185000 miles

The truck has brief intermittant episodes where the antilock braking system light comes on, the speedometer doesn't work and the automatic transmission doesn't shift properly. As I recall isn't there an electrical component under the drivers seat that controls all three of these issues? Is that somethiing that can be easily replaced?

now were talking.

first ill have to ask again you have a tachometer? and if so does it function?

ill post the steps first then post back and see if i can find some diagrams!

[quote:ecaf03cfdd="ROVING RANGER"]Electrical problem
2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 185000 miles

The truck has brief intermittant episodes where the antilock braking system light comes on, the speedometer doesn't work and the automatic transmission doesn't shift properly. As I recall isn't there an electrical component under the drivers seat that controls all three of these issues? Is that somethiing that can be easily replaced?[/quote:ecaf03cfdd]

i do have one but its from the late 70's, early 80's. if the steps are simple, ill just buy one.

first a tachometer is easy easy easy to install, but i was asking if you had a factory one, to see if it was working either.

get back to me so we can get started.

Electrical problem
2000 Ford Ranger 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 108 k miles

My speedometer isn't working, can I fix it at home? How? And How much? Thanks for any help that you can give me

The instrument cluster utilizes a self-diagnostic system which may store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) if a problem exists in the system. DTCs may be retrieved using New Generation Star (NGS) tester, or equivalent scan tool, and Data Link Connector (DLC)