Is there a problem with the speed sensor?

Is there a problem with the speed sensor?

The “service engine soon” is indicating a problem. I am hoping it is as simple as a speed sensor (if speed sensor is simple on these cars). I know that on my old 91 Honda Accord- it was about a 10 minute task to replace the sensor. On the Honda- the “check engine light was illuminated and the speedometer did fluctuate and it shifted oddly.

Why does my Ford F-150 Jerk when I drive?

On my 2005 F150 that I just had the transmission rebuilt on. They found a stuck valve on in valve body which causes the drum to break. The drum is poorly designed and they make a better one to replace it with. My vehicle jerks when I drive over 40 mph.

Can a transmission speed sensor be removed from a car?

Some speed sensors are internal to the transmission and will require the transmission to be removed from the vehicle before the sensors can be replaced. The most popular service booked by readers of this article is Vehicle Drivetrain Inspection.

Why does my car Jerk when I drive over 40 mph?

They found a stuck valve on in valve body which causes the drum to break. The drum is poorly designed and they make a better one to replace it with. My vehicle jerks when I drive over 40 mph. The fuel pump and spark plugs have been changed and for a week the problem disappeared, but it has not started jerking again. What can it be?

What causes Ford Explorer to jerk when accelerating?

When one has gone bad, they’ll usually cause your Explorer to jerk when accelerating, idle rough, and hurt fuel mileage. Here’s more on diagnosing bad coil packs. Plug Wires – Spark plug wires are not as common as they used to be, but your particular model of Explorer may have them, so they are on the list.

What are the symptoms of a bad transmission speed sensor?

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Transmission Speed Sensor. 1 1. Harsh or Improper Shifting. Without a valid speed signal from these sensors, the PCM will not be able to correctly control the shifting of gears 2 2. Cruise Control Does Not Work. 3 3. Check Engine Light Comes On.

Can a bad speed sensor affect shift timing?

Harsh or improper shifting. Without a valid speed signal from these sensors, the PCM will not be able to correctly control the shifting of gears within the transmission. This may cause the transmission to shift roughly or more quickly than normal. It’s also common that a problem with these sensors can impact the shift timing,…

When does a spark plug go bad in a Ford Explorer?

Plug Wires – Spark plug wires are not as common as they used to be, but your particular model of Explorer may have them, so they are on the list. A spark plug wire goes bad when it can no longer transfer the spark from the coil pack or distributor properly.