still have the ABS light and OBD II Code P0500

1999 FORD EXPLORER
97,000 MILES
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RADIOACE318
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I have a 99 Explorer XLT 2WD 5.0L. I replaced the sensor on the 3rd member and both front wheel speed sensors. I still have the ABS light and OBD II Code P0500. and NO Speed-O. What should I do next? A bad module maybe?
Nov 26, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Vehicle speed sensor attached to the side of the transmission. P0500 is vehicle speed sensor malfunction.
Nov 26, 2011 at 6:25 AM
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RADIOACE318
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The VSS is NOT on the transmission that I can find. I was told the vss is located on top of the 3rd member just above the drive shaft. I replaced that sensor to no avail.

I bought this SUV a few days ago and have been making repairs. I called a Ford dealership and talked with a service tech.

Would a different size tires on the suv be a cause of this problem?

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1999 XLT EB 2 WD 5.0L v8

Please advise.
Nov 26, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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My reference material shows the VSS on the side of the transmission. This is the sensor that sends signals to the ecm for the speedometer and odometer. In the overhaul instructions in my reference, it's also called the output shaft speed sensor.

Different sized tires from what the vehicle came equipped with will cause the speedometer and odometer to read incorrectly but as far as I know shouldn't cause the fault code you're experiencing.
Nov 27, 2011 at 3:30 AM
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