1999 Ford Explorer my speedometer doesnt work my transmissi

1999 FORD EXPLORER
156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUESVIC
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my speedometer isnt working and my car doesnt shift to 3 gear. i read the trouble codes from the computer in the car and it said that the speed sensor doesnt work properly. i want to know were can i find de speed sensor?, this affects the transmission and the speedometer?.
thanks for your help
Jun 3, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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your vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is attached to the transmission itself and yes it will effect both the speedo/odo as well as the automatic transmission shifts.
Jun 3, 2010 at 9:29 PM
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