The differential (rearend) is what your back wheels and drive shaft are bolted to. If you have a 4 wheel drive there is one at the front as well. The differential has a series of gears ( spider gears ) inside. This allows for the difference of the speed between the left and right wheels when turning corners or going over bumps ect.
on the top of the differential
ford speed sensor is located on front of differential. speed ring is inside diff housing
The vehicle speed sensor is on the transmission. The ABS speed sensor is on the differential.
On the 1997 Ford F150, the differential could be in both the front and rear. From 1997 and on Ford used two different axles. Your truck could either have the 8.8 or 9.75 differential. If you have a rear differential you would need to lower your spare tire to have access to it.
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speed sensor is located on the fron upper part of the differential the speed sensor ring is inside the diff housing
2.5L and friction modifier additive
29-33 ft. lbs.
How to remove the right side axle half on a 1995 f150
A limited slip differential with 3.55 gearing , Ford , 3800 pound capacity
The sensor on a 1998 Ford F150 4x2 is on the rear differential. The 1998 was rear wheel ABS only so don't bother looking for any front sensors.
ford speed sensor are usually in the differential housing.