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Vehicle Speed Sensor 96 Ford Escort Manual

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OBD-II Code P0500 is defined as a Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction. What Does this Mean? The purpose of the Vehicle Speed Sensor is to send data or 'tell' the powertrain control module or PCM how fast the vehicle is going. This information is sent to the speedometer where the road speed is displayed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour. The Ford Escort was one of the most successful Ford models thanks to a reasonable price tag and race-proven reliability. The Escort manufactured for the North American market lived through three generations and was produced from 1981 till 2003, while an extremely popular version of this model designed for the European market was available since 1968, built during six generations.

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These recommendations do not cover all possibilities. They are some things to check before you have your transmission rebuilt. Always check transmission fluid level first. Always run a scanner on any computer controlled transmission. On modulated transmissions make sure they have enough vacuum.


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Aerostar1982-86 C5 1985-95 A4LD O/D1996-97 O/D 4R44E/4R55E
Bronco 1978-91 C61985-93 AOD O/D!994-96 E4OD
Bronco II1984-90 A4LD O/D
Contour1995-00 CD4E
Cortina1974-87 C4
Crown Victoria1983-92 AOD1993-94 AODE1995-08 4R70W / 4R75E
Escort 1981-90 ATX1991-95 4EAT
Excursion2000-2006 4R100 or 5R110W O/D
EXP1982-88 ATX
Expedition1997-2003 5.4L E4OD - 4R1001997-06 4.6L 4R70W/ 4R75E
Explorer 1995-96 4R44E/4R55E2002-2008 5R55W/S 4.0 or 4.6L ( No Fill Tube)1996-05 5.0Lor 4.6L 4R70W
F-150 -F-450 1965-83 C4 3Spd1968-96 C6 3Spd1989-05 4SPD E4OD/4R100
1993-2008 4R70WO/D 2003-2009 5R110W 5 SPD
Fairlane 1964-70 C4 /C6
Fairmont1978-83 C4 / C5
Falcon1965-74 C4
Focus2000-2008 4F27E
Freestar 2004-2007 4F50N
LTD1975-80 C4 1975-80 C61980-86 AOD
Mustang / II 1966-81 C41980-93 AOD O/D1994-2005 4R70W O/D
Pinto1971-80 C3 / C4
Probe 1989-96 G4A-EL1995-97 CD4E
Ranchero1965-79 C-41977-79 C-6
Ranger1985-94 A4LD1997-2006 5R55W/S ( No Fill Tube)
Taurus1986-90 4spd AXOD1991-01 AXODE- AX4S1995-2007 AX4N/4F50N
Tempo 1984-94 ATX
Thunderbird1968-86 C-4 -C-51968-79 C-61980-92 AOD
1993-97AODE and 4R70W 2002-2006 5R55W/S ( No Fill Tube
Torino 1968-78 C-41968-78 C-6
Van1965-77 3 SPEED C-41975-93 3 SPEED C-6 1983-90 AODO/D
1989-2008 E4OD or 4R100 O/D20 Bolt Pan 4.6/5.4L1995-2008 4R70W/4R75W O/D 4.6L / 5.4L 2004-2008 5R110W 5 SPD 6.0/6.8L F-350
Windstar

1994-00 AX4S 17 Bolt Pan

2001-2004 AX4N 19 Bolt Pan

A4LD
This transmission is a rear wheel drive 4 speed automatic. Common symptoms are erratic shifting, hesitating going into gear and losing transmission fluid without a trace of a leak. You have a modulator on the passenger's side of the vehicle pointing towards the driver's door. Pull the rubber line off the modulator and see it trans fluid comes out of the line. Now, if it does your modulator is no good. It can cause any of the above symptoms. If the vehicle speed sensor goes bad it can cause a no 4th gear symptom.
You also have band adjustments on this trans. Make sure they adjust them when your transmission is serviced. I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.

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CD4E / G4AEL / 4EAT / AX4S /AX4S /AX4N
The transmissions above are 4 speed front wheel drives. They are all computer controlled. If your transmission starts shifting erratic or not at all, then make sure you or a shop run a scanner on the vehicle.
You want to see if you have a sensor that has gone bad, causing your problems. The vehicle speed and transmission range sensors like to go bad on vehicles with these transmissions in them. So keep that in mind.
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.

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E4OD / 4R70W / AODE
The transmissions above are rear wheel drive 4 speed automatics that are all computer controlled. Common symptoms are overdrive light flashing, trans shifting erratic, slipping or not shifting at all. external sensors on the vehicle like the manual lever position sensor or throttle position sensor or vehicle speed sensor, quite often go bad causing these symptoms.
Always run a scanner first to see if a sensor is causing your problem. I recommend that you change the transmission fluid about every 12,000 to 15,000 miles. These transmissions can develop a symptom called torque converter chatter. The vehicle feels like you are running over railroad tracks when the torque converter locks up between 35-50 miles per hour. There are also valve body recalibration kits you can have installed to help prevent this before it occurs, or while your transmission is being rebuilt. The manual lever position sensors like to go bad on vehicles with these transmissions.
I have seen a number of wire harness connectors that go bad and start seeping trans fluid up through the connector where the trans wire harness plugs into the transmission mostly on the 4R70W. Keep that in mind if you are having a problem. Upgraded Cast iron planetaries are now available for heavy trucks or motor homes with E40D style transmissions. I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.

Vehicle Speed Sensor 96 Ford Escort Manual

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C3 / C4 / C5 / C6
The transmissions above are rear wheel drive 3 speed automatics. Common symptoms are: erratic shifting, slipping or losing trans fluid without a source of a leak.
You have a modulator on the rear of the transmission on the C4 / C5 and the C6 units. The modulator is on the passenger's side of the transmission on the C3. Pull the vacuum line off the mod. If fluid comes out of the vacuum line your modulator is not good.
Make sure your bands get adjusted when you service your trans. Make sure they do not lose your little spring and plunger that is under your filter on C4, C5 and C6 styles. This will cause unusually early and soft shifts.


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ATX
This transmission is a front wheel drive 3 speed automatic. Common symptoms are: Early soft, late hard shifts or no shifts at all. Listen up because this problem happens all the time.
Always check the throttle pressure rod that goes from your transmission to your carburetor or throttle body linkage. This controls shift points and often the plastic little bushings that hold it on, get brittle from the heat, breaks into pieces and falls off causing symptoms above. Good Luck!
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.

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AOD
This transmission is a rear wheel drive 4 speed automatic and shift timing is controlled by a throttle pressure rod or cable that connects from the transmission to the carburetor or throttle body. Listen up again because this problem happens all the time. Always check the throttle pressure rod that goes from your transmission to your carburetor or throttle body linkage.
This controls shift points and often the plastic little bushings that hold it on, get brittle from the heat, breaks into pieces and falls off causing symptoms above. Good Luck!
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.

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AXOD
This transmission is a front wheel drive 4 speed automatic and shift timing is controlled by a throttle pressure cable that goes from the transmission to the carburetor or throttle body.
Always check this item first. If you do have to have your transmission rebuilt, make sure whoever rebuilds it, makes a modification called full time lube. This modification gives your transmission better trans cooler flow. You want to have at least 1 quart in 20 seconds, when vehicle is hot, on your return line from your trans cooler (radiator), to your transmission.
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.

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Ford Transmission Speed Sensor Location

4R44E / 4R55E
These transmission are rear wheel drive 4 speed automatics, that are all computer controlled. Common symptoms are overdrive light flashing, transmission shifting erratic, slipping or not shifting at all. External sensors on the vehicle like the throttle position sensor or vehicle speed sensor quite often go bad, causing these symptoms. If you screw the force motor in 1/2 turn the transmission has better shifts and engagements.
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission.
Always run a scanner first to see if a sensor is causing your problem.

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5R55 N/S/W
These style transmissions do not have fill tubes to commonly check the trans fluid level. This transmission has a common problem of the case bores wearing out where the o/d - Intermediate servo pistons ride, causing various transmission slipping codes. There are also several different valve bodies and solenoid packs, Be careful.


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These transmission are rear wheel drive 5 speed automatics, that are all computer controlled. Common symptoms are overdrive light flashing, transmission shifting erratic, slipping or not shifting at all. External sensors on the vehicle like the throttle position sensor or vehicle speed sensor quite often go bad, causing these symptoms. This transmission has many shift solenoids and pressure switches inside.
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission that has one.
Always run a scanner first to see if a sensor is causing your problem.

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4F27E
These transmission are front wheel drive 4 speed automatics, that are all computer controlled. Common symptoms are overdrive light flashing, check engine light on, transmission shifting erratic, slipping or not shifting at all. External sensors on the vehicle like the throttle position sensor or vehicle speed sensor can go bad, causing these symptoms. This transmission has several solenoids that commonly go bad inside.
I recommend that you always replace the boost valve when rebuilding any Ford transmission that has one.
Always run a scanner first to see if a sensor is causing your problem.

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Special Tool(s)

Remover, Drive Pinion Oil Seal

205-078 (15-048)

Remover, Differential Bearing Cone

205-176 (15-074)

Mounting Bracket, Engine/Differential

205-329 (15-105A)

Mounting Stand

303-435 (21-187)

Mounting Bracket for 303-435

303-435-06 (21-031B)

Installer, Extension Housing Bushing/Oil Seal

308-045 (16-015)

Remover, Input Shaft Fifth Gear

308-082 (16-035)

General Equipment
Drift

Disassembly

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CAUTION:Always use soft jaws when working with a vice.
CAUTION:Use a copper or plastic hammer to avoid causing any damage.
  1. Mount the transmission on the mounting stand using the special tool.
  1. Remove the clutch slave cylinder.
Vehicle speed sensor signal
  1. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (if fitted).
    1. Remove the retaining pin.
    1. Remove the VSS.
  1. Remove the shift cable cover.
  1. Remove the shift lever.
    1. Remove the protective cap (if fitted).
    1. Remove the snap ring.
  1. Remove the shift and selector cable brackets.
  1. Detach the selector lever.
    • Remove the bellows.
  1. Remove the 5th gear housing end cover and selector interlock mechanisms.
    1. Housing end cover - 5th gear
    1. Selector interlock mechanism - 5th gear
    1. Selector interlock mechanism - selector shaft
  1. Remove snap rings and gear selector boss.
    1. Remove and discard snap ring from 5th gear wheel.
    1. Remove and discard snap ring from 5th gear synchronizer unit.
    1. Remove gear selector boss.

        2. 1. Discard gear selector boss retaining pin

  1. Remove the 5th gear synchronizer unit with selector fork.
  1. NOTE:Mark the exact position of the gear synchronizer before dismantling.
    1. Snap ring
    1. Retaining plate
    1. Gear synchronizer
    1. Synchronizer ring
    1. 5th gear wheel
  1. Remove the 5th gear wheel using the special tool.
  1. Remove 5th gear housing.
    1. Unscrew and remove the bolts and separate the 5th gear housing by tapping it lightly.
    1. Clean the mating face.
  1. Remove the snap rings.
    1. Remove and discard the gasket.
    1. Remove the output shaft snap ring.
    1. Remove the input shaft snap ring.
    1. Pull out the assembly plug.
  1. Remove both front drive halfshaft oil seals using the special tool (left-hand side shown).
    • The reversing lamp switch only needs to be removed if an oil leak is suspected.
  1. NOTE:Turn the housing slightly to lift it up (transmission breather pipe catches on input shaft).
    • Carefully separate the transmission housing sections.
  1. Detach the upper snap ring from the selector shaft guide sleeve.
    1. Remove and discard the upper snap ring.
    1. Push the selector shaft guide sleeve downwards.
  1. Remove the selector shaft guide sleeve.
    1. Remove and discard the lower snap ring from the guide sleeve.
    1. Remove the selector shaft guide sleeve.
  1. NOTE:Attach a rubber band to the selector shaft as an aid to assembly.
    Remove the input and output shafts together with the selector forks.
  1. Remove and discard the input shaft oil seal using a suitable drift.
  1. Remove the differential and permanent magnet.
  1. Remove the reverse gear idler.
  1. Remove the selector shaft with locking plate.
    1. Selector locking bush
    1. 5th/reverse gear selector shaft

Ford Vehicle Speed Sensor Location

  1. Remove output shaft roller bearing.
    • Press out rollers from bearing cage and remove bearing cage from output shaft roller bearing.
  1. CAUTION:Use special tool in the position indicated only, otherwise the blanking plug will be pressed out of the housing.
    Remove the output shaft bearing outer race using the special tool.
    • Remove the oil thrower.
  1. Using the special tool, remove the differential bearing outer race.

Vehicle Speed Sensor Location

  1. NOTE:Insert the special tool in the transmission housing recesses.
    Using the special tool, remove the differential bearing outer race.