Overdrive and speedometer not working

1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
200,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARY THORNSLEY
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Speedometer does not work and my overdrive does not work.
Jun 26, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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Nice an easy one, it sounds like the vehicle speed sensor VSS has gone out, Here is the location so you can replace it.

You will need to jack the car up

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Jun 28, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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GARY THORNSLEY
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Thanks Ken. I will try that an see what happens.
Jun 28, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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Sounds good Gary. Have a good weekend. :)
Jun 29, 2018 at 12:26 PM