2005 Ford Excursion Speed sensor

2005 FORD EXCURSION
24,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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STORMIN177
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Hi in england we now have to fit a speed limiter if we are carring fare paying passengers and what i would like to ask is this,

am i right in thinking there is a speed sensor pick up on the transmission case so as we can pick up a speed signal to send to the limiter

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Norm
Jun 30, 2008 at 4:09 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Yes...the VSS sends it's signal to the PCM(computer) and if wheel spin is detected, the PCM cut off injectors as many as it calculates to bring wheels under control. A code P1270 is stored when this happens and no repairs are needed. Just reset the PCM.
Jun 30, 2008 at 7:33 AM
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