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SportTrac Discussion
General Sport Trac Discussion
Vehicle Speed Sensor Location ('01, Job 1, 4WD)
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<blockquote data-quote="Dan Long" data-source="post: 752529" data-attributes="member: 65387"><p>Well, I think I need to retract my earlier statement somewhat based on a thread I just stumbled across while looking for something completely different:wacko:... the regular Explorers used the rear axle ABS sensor as a speed sensor, however the ST is apparently using the Output Shaft Speed sensor on the tranny as its source.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This means that you need to reprogram for your speedo to be correct. Your tachometer however, will be accurate regardless of any changes you make to the driveline because it is measuring your engine speed. By swapping to a higher numerical ratio though, your engine will be spinning faster at any given speed than it was before. If you went to a lower numerical ratio, your engine would spin slower at the same speeds.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Sorry for the confusion, I've been dealing with Explorers for years now and they're very similar, but occasionally a small difference like this pops up and bites me in the a$$.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dan Long, post: 752529, member: 65387"] Well, I think I need to retract my earlier statement somewhat based on a thread I just stumbled across while looking for something completely different:wacko:... the regular Explorers used the rear axle ABS sensor as a speed sensor, however the ST is apparently using the Output Shaft Speed sensor on the tranny as its source. This means that you need to reprogram for your speedo to be correct. Your tachometer however, will be accurate regardless of any changes you make to the driveline because it is measuring your engine speed. By swapping to a higher numerical ratio though, your engine will be spinning faster at any given speed than it was before. If you went to a lower numerical ratio, your engine would spin slower at the same speeds. Sorry for the confusion, I've been dealing with Explorers for years now and they're very similar, but occasionally a small difference like this pops up and bites me in the a$$.:P [/QUOTE]
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Vehicle Speed Sensor Location ('01, Job 1, 4WD)
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