Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.

Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the VSS bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Remove the VSS.
- Discard the O-ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Apply clean transaxle fluid to a new O-ring and install it on the VSS.