Rear Wheel Speed Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Use care not to get dirt in the rear axle housing.

Clean and inspect the rear axle speed sensor.
1. Clean the axle mounting surface.
2. Inspect and clean the magnetized rear axle speed sensor pole piece.
3. Inspect the rear axle speed sensor O-ring for damage. Install new if necessary.
4. Lightly lubricate the rear axle speed sensor O-ring with rear axle lubricant.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Rear Axle Speed Sensor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the rear axle speed sensor.
NOTE: Do not apply force to the plastic rear axle speed sensor connector.
1. Position the rear axle speed sensor and install the rear axle speed sensor bolt.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
  
  Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
Connect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .