Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1987 Ford Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSCFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
Fig. 24 Speed Sensor Replacement w/AXOD Transaxle:
AXOD TRANSAXLE
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and remove bolt retaining speed sensor mounting clip to transaxle.
2. Remove sensor and driven gear from transaxle, Fig. 8.
3. Disconnect electrical connector and speedometer cable from speed sensor.
4. Disconnect speedometer cable by pulling it out of speed sensor. Do not attempt to remove spring retainer clip with speedometer cable in sensor.
5. Remove driven gear retainer, then the driven gear from sensor.
Installation
1. Position driven gear to speed sensor. Install gear retainer.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. Ensure internal O-ring is properly seated in sensor housing. Snap speedometer cable into sensor housing.
4. Insert sensor assembly into transaxle housing. Install retaining bolt.
5. Lower vehicle.
Fig. 25 Speed Sensor Replacement. Sable & Taurus w/ATX & MTX Transaxles:
ATX & MTX
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and loosen retaining nut holding sensor in transaxle.
2. Remove sensor from transaxle, Fig. 9.
3. Disconnect sensor from transaxle.
4. Disconnect speedometer cable by pulling it out of speed sensor. Do not attempt to remove spring retaining clip with speedometer cable in sensor.
Installation
1. Connect electrical connector.
2. Ensure internal O-ring is properly seated in sensor housing. Snap speedometer cable into sensor housing.
3. Insert sensor assembly into transaxle housing. Tighten retaining nut.
4. Lower vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.