How to check and replace the Vehicle Speed Sensor on Ford Explorer?

If the following tests indicate that a sensor is good, and not the cause of a driveability problem or DTC, check the wiring harness and connectors between the sensor and the PCM for an open or short circuit. If no problems are found, have the vehicle checked by a dealer service department or other qualified repair shop. The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is pickup coil (variable-reluctance) sensor mounted on the transmission. On 2000 and later models the VSS is combined with the rear axle sensor located on top of the differential. It produces an AC voltage sine wave, the frequency of which is proportional to vehicle speed. The PCM uses the sensor input signal for several different engine and transmission control functions. The VSS signal also drives the speedometer on the instrument panel. A defective VSS can cause various driveability and transmission problems. The Electronic Engine Control (EEC) system can detect sensor problems and set trouble codes to indicate specific faults. Disconnect the VSS connector and turn the ignition On but do not start the engine. Use a voltmeter to check for voltage between the sensor connector and ground as shown on the wiring diagrams. Approximately 1.5 volts should be present on one of the sensor wires with the key on and the engine off. Remove the VSS from the vehicle as described below. Connect a voltmeter to the VSS, set the meter on the AC scale, and check for voltage pulses as you spin the sensor drive gear. If no pulsing voltage signal is produced, replace the sensor. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Disconnect the electrical connector from the VSS. Remove the hold-down bolt and clamp and remove the VSS from the transaxle. Inspect the 0-ring on the sensor and replace it if damaged. If you are installing a new sensor, use a new 0-ring. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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Ford Explorer Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
Part Number: AA5Z-7H103-B
$54.56 MSRP: $90.18
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- Manufacturer Note: Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
- Replaces: 7T4Z-7H103-B, 8A8Z-7H103-A, 8A8Z-7H103-B, AA5Z-7H103-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Tripminder
Part Number: E9TZ-9E731-A
$143.66 MSRP: $285.45
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- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Tripminder
- Replaces: E3AZ-9E731-A, E6DZ-9E731-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L | 4AT A4LD, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
Part Number: AA5Z-7H103-A
$54.56 MSRP: $90.18
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Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
- Replaced by: AA5Z-7H103-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor - Turbine Shaft Speed
Part Number: DL8Z-7M101-A
$16.99 MSRP: $27.09
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- Other Name: Sensor - Turbine Shaft Speed - Tss; Input Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: Sensor - Turbine Shaft Speed
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7M101-B, 9L8Z-7M101-A, DY-1240
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assy - Engine Speed
Part Number: F7RZ-7H103-BA
$21.32 MSRP: $34.00
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assy - Engine Speed
Part Number: E9LZ-9E731-A
$172.70 MSRP: $285.45
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- Replaces: E45Y-9E731-A, E6DZ-9E731-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5AT 5R55E, 5MT
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assy - Engine Speed
Part Number: XW4Z-7H103-AA
$20.29 MSRP: $32.36
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Speed Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
Part Number: CC3Z-7H103-B
$48.45 MSRP: $77.27
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Input Sensor, Output Sensor, Vehicle Speed Sensor
- Replaces: 9L8Z-7H103-B, DY-1220, CC3Z-7H103-A, DY-1224
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: BA1Z-9E731-C
$1597.44 MSRP: $3227.15
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Speed; Distance Sensor, Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Replaces: BA1Z-9E731-A, BA1Z-9E731-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2013 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
Part Number: CC3Z-7H103-A
$48.45 MSRP: $77.27
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: CC3Z-7H103-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012-2014 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: GB5Z-9E731-F
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Distance Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Replaces: GB5Z-9E731-B, GB5Z-9E731-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: DG1Z-9E731-E
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Speed
- Replaced by: DG1Z-9E731-G
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
Part Number: 9L8Z-7H103-B
$48.45 MSRP: $77.27
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: CC3Z-7H103-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: GB5Z-9E731-B
$974.11 MSRP: $1624.87
You Save: $650.76 (41%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Speed
- Replaced by: GB5Z-9E731-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: GB5Z-9E731-D
$974.11 MSRP: $1624.87
You Save: $650.76 (41%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Speed
- Replaced by: GB5Z-9E731-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: BA1Z-9E731-B
$1597.44 MSRP: $3227.15
You Save: $1629.71 (51%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Speed
- Replaced by: BA1Z-9E731-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Sensor Assembly - Speed
Part Number: GB5Z-9E731-E
$812.18 MSRP: $1640.78
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assy - Speed; Sensor, Speed Sensor
- Replaces: DY-1374, GB5Z-9E731-C, GB5Z-9E731-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer SENSOR - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED
Part Number: LP5Z-7H103-B
$32.48 MSRP: $50.91
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- Other Name: Output Sensor
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS
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Ford Explorer SENSOR - OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED
Part Number: LP5Z-7H103-A
$33.52 MSRP: $52.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Output Sensor
- Manufacturer Note: OSS (Output Shaft Speed Sensor)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX
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Ford Explorer Sensor - Output Shaft Speed
Part Number: F4AZ-7H103-A
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: #F4AP 7H103,AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R70W, 5AT 5R55E

Ford Explorer Vehicle Speed Sensor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Sensor Assembly - Tripminder
E9TZ-9E731-A
Q: How to check and replace the Vehicle Speed Sensor on Ford Explorer?
A: If the following tests indicate that a sensor is good, and not the cause of a driveability problem or DTC, check the wiring harness and connectors between the sensor and the PCM for an open or short circuit. If no problems are found, have the vehicle checked by a dealer service department or other qualified repair shop. The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) is pickup coil (variable-reluctance) sensor mounted on the transmission. On 2000 and later models the VSS is combined with the rear axle sensor located on top of the differential. It produces an AC voltage sine wave, the frequency of which is proportional to vehicle speed. The PCM uses the sensor input signal for several different engine and transmission control functions. The VSS signal also drives the speedometer on the instrument panel. A defective VSS can cause various driveability and transmission problems. The Electronic Engine Control (EEC) system can detect sensor problems and set trouble codes to indicate specific faults. Disconnect the VSS connector and turn the ignition On but do not start the engine. Use a voltmeter to check for voltage between the sensor connector and ground as shown on the wiring diagrams. Approximately 1.5 volts should be present on one of the sensor wires with the key on and the engine off. Remove the VSS from the vehicle as described below. Connect a voltmeter to the VSS, set the meter on the AC scale, and check for voltage pulses as you spin the sensor drive gear. If no pulsing voltage signal is produced, replace the sensor. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Disconnect the electrical connector from the VSS. Remove the hold-down bolt and clamp and remove the VSS from the transaxle. Inspect the 0-ring on the sensor and replace it if damaged. If you are installing a new sensor, use a new 0-ring. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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