Where is the Output speed sensor or VSS located?

1996 FORD RANGER
160,000 MILES • 4.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANGERLIFE
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At a GPS speed of 40 MPH PCM and speedometer reads 110 MPH and hitting speed limiter, which means I can't go over 40 MPH actual speed. My question is, where is the sensor located that reads the speed that goes to the speedometer and does the ABS speed sensor have a play on the actual speed being displayed?
Oct 6, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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The Vehicle Speed Sensor is located at the LH rear of the transmission. The ABS sensor system will not affect the PCM reading. It should have a gry/blk and pnk/org wires going to it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Oct 6, 2023 at 10:42 AM
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RANGERLIFE
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Okay, would I locate sensor I have noticed the harness or plug that plugs into the sensor has been cut and but connected together. I also noticed the wires on the plug is not the same as the wires that go to the PCM blk/gry and pnk/org so could that be a factor to my issue I mean they are getting contract cause if I unplug it I get zero reading should I purchase another OEM plug and also could a sensor from a different year make a difference or no cause it is a signal being sent to the PCM, am I correct?
Oct 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM
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Yes, you are correct, the correct sensor and wiring must be connected for the system to work.
Oct 7, 2023 at 7:59 AM