Where is the Output speed sensor or VSS located?

RANGERLIFE

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1996 FORD RANGER
4.0L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

At a GPS speed of 40 MPH PCM and speedometer reads 110 MPH and hitting speed limiter, which means I can't go over 40 MPH actual speed. My question is, where is the sensor located that reads the speed that goes to the speedometer and does the ABS speed sensor have a play on the actual speed being displayed?

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KEN L

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The Vehicle Speed Sensor is located at the LH rear of the transmission. The ABS sensor system will not affect the PCM reading. It should have a gry/blk and pnk/org wires going to it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Friday, October 6th, 2023 AT 10:42 AM

RANGERLIFE

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Okay, would I locate sensor I have noticed the harness or plug that plugs into the sensor has been cut and but connected together. I also noticed the wires on the plug is not the same as the wires that go to the PCM blk/gry and pnk/org so could that be a factor to my issue I mean they are getting contract cause if I unplug it I get zero reading should I purchase another OEM plug and also could a sensor from a different year make a difference or no cause it is a signal being sent to the PCM, am I correct?

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Friday, October 6th, 2023 AT 11:03 AM

KEN L