Replacing VSS in 99 Taurus

May 01, 2007 3 Replies

Any ideas how much of a pain this would be? I do have access to a lift if needed, but if I can get to it without going there, would be a better thing.



Anyone gotten to it from the top before? Daughter's car shifts strange and it's got the SES light and I am certain she is getting the code for VSS, since I have cleared that code a few times. I did wiggle the wires before and it got her by, but I am sure it's gonna have to be replaced.



Any help would be great.



Thanks,



Stu


AX4S or AX4N Transmission?

3.0 OHV or 3.0 DOHC or 3.4

engine?

Rob

It's a 3.0 OHV

Seems like it's an AX4S. Service manual says to take the dual converter Y pipe out. Have you tried it without doing that? I did replace a steering gear in this car without removing the Y pipe, so I thought I would ask if anyone else has done that.

Thanks,

Stu

I see that Y pipe instruction.

Other than that, it seems quite straight forward, I suppose you could try to sneak it out w/o disturbing the exhaust system. My VSS is acting up a little now at 187,000 mi., I may have to try this myself.

Rob

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