speedometer sensor on transmission?

2006 FORD EXPEDITION
100,000 MILES • 0.5L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TYLER WILSON
The transmission went out on it I went to the junkyard got another one the transmission speedometer sensor is not on the transmission that I bought will it still start and run without the sensor?
Sep 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Sure it will start and run but it will not shift the transmission and you will have a check engine light on. Is there no place for the sensor? Every transmission should have one. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response
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Sep 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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TYLER WILSON
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Thanks you guys saved me a lot of work.
Sep 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime.
Sep 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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