Key Features
- Analog VSS delivers precise 8,000 pulses per mile signal required by '94-'98 Mustang PCM and electronic speedometer
- Two-pin electrical connector for clean, direct wiring to factory harness
- No speedometer cable connection - plugged port eliminates mechanical cable entirely
- Uses standard T5 drive speedometer gears for proper calibration with your axle ratio and tire size
- Snap-in cable drive mechanism locks securely into transmission tailshaft housing
- Direct replacement for OEM Ford E9LZ-9E731-A and Motorcraft DY-588
Description
The 1994-1998 Mustang eliminated the mechanical speedometer cable but kept the same proven VSS design - a mechanically-driven sensor that outputs an electronic signal. Your PCM and electronic speedometer expect exactly 8,000 pulses per mile from this sensor. If you're replacing a failed unit, performing a transmission swap, or upgrading a classic to SN95 electronics, this analog VSS delivers that critical signal with the reliability Ford engineered into the original.
Unlike the earlier Fox-body setup that included a speedometer cable port, this '94-'98 style sensor has the cable port plugged. The driven gear on the sensor meshes with the drive gear on your transmission output shaft - as the output shaft turns, the VSS generates the pulse signal your speedometer and PCM need for accurate speed readings, cruise control operation, and proper shift programming on automatic-equipped vehicles.
Installation is straightforward: the snap-in cable drive mechanism secures directly into the transmission tailshaft housing. Use standard T5-style speedometer gears to match your specific axle ratio and tire diameter combination for accurate readings. This is a direct fit for all 1994-1998 Mustangs with T5 or T45 transmissions using the factory electronic speedometer system.
Kit Includes
- Analog VSS speed sensor with two-pin electrical connector
- Snap-in cable drive mechanism
- Full manufacturer's warranty