Hello, I am new to the forums so hi everyone.

I have a 1992 2wd F150 long bed with the 5.0. Yesterday, my speedo and odometer quit at the same time. I have search the forums, but it seems to be multiple possibilities. So here's a recap for ANYONE that can help:

• No speedo or odometer (quit simultaneously)

• Truck does not have any lights on the dash i.e. Check Engine, ABS

• The Rear ABS light does light up only when you are getting ready to start the truck
• The truck is not shifting funny at all. Always has shifted pretty smooth.
• Checked the fuses, and none seemed to be blown
• I have not had any speedo bouncing or fluctuating prior to yesterday.

Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks folks.

 

Check your speedo cable at the tranny..they break

 

no speedo cable.

it is your VSS sensor on top of the rear axle. check that out.

 

ill check it out. Should I go with a Autozone or Advanced Auto VSS? Or should I just get OEM from Ford? Autozone I am sure is cheaper, and down the street but whatever is better.

 

what ever is cheaper and closer is what i would go with.

 

How have we authoritatively condemned the sensor rather than a wiring or other circuit issue?

 

Especially since the ABS light isn't flashing.

 

he asked what it could be, 9-10 times it is the vss sensor, i said check it out, not go buy a new one. check it out means check out the mounting, wiring and what not.

 

That is the best place to start, and the cheapest.

 

I figure I will just replace it while I am down there. It is a cheap fix, and it's never been changed. I will do that in the next few days, and post the end result. Thank you very much everyone. Forums are the ONLY place I go for help.