where is the speedometer speed sensor located

FORD F-150
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DAVEFREE2
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I have a 1996 ford f150 4.9l 6 cyl with 5 speed manual trans. it has 161223 miles. I would like to know where the speedometer speed senor is located. it does not have a cable. it seems to be elctronic. any help would be wonderful thanks

Dave
Aug 24, 2007 at 9:27 AM
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BMASTERJERRY
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Most likely bad (or wrong) radiator cap...
Aug 24, 2007 at 2:15 PM
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ZRAYR
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[quote:c163fa6ce5="BMasterJerry"]Most likely bad (or wrong) radiator cap...[/quote:c163fa6ce5]

tried serveral non vented caps, both 13 and 16 lb. rated.

Z. Ray
Austin, TX
Aug 24, 2007 at 7:39 PM
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JWALTH02
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Does it have a new thermostat? Test it by throwing it in a pot of boiling water and see if it opens. If not get a new one. It might be sticking.
Aug 24, 2007 at 10:11 PM
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ZRAYR
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replaced water pump & all is good. I was losing the system vaccum by the way of a small leak at the pump thanks for the help Z. Ray


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Sep 3, 2007 at 1:57 AM
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JWALTH02
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Glad to hear you got it fixed! If you need anything else don't hesitate to ask, we're here to listen.

Oh and by the way, that is a very nice car! :)
Sep 6, 2007 at 7:00 PM
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