96 ex xlt 2wd. speedomtere not working

[bears96explr]

ok, i havent posted in about a year plus, and the last time i did, i had great results, so lets make sure i can get the same again,
ok, so i have a 96 expl. xlt 2wd v8, and about 4 months ago my speedomter stopped working, now everything eles in the cluster works, the rpms go up, but i never no how fast im going, i recently had the trans rebuilt, and the guy called me asked if i was working before i brought the car in, i no i should have told him that it didint so he could fix it.. but figures. i didint,
so who knows what the problem could be??? any type of help would be great, and thanks in advance

 

[saewoody]

My first thought would be the speedo sensor.

 

[bears96explr]

where would i locate the sensor, and how do i go about replacing it? fixing it?

 

[saewoody]

It should be on the left side of the transmission. It inserts in a horizontal manner into the transmission the sensor in my 97 is digital, but in your 96 it might be a mechangical signal. There was some confusion at the Ford parts counter when I was trying to locate the right sensor. Also, there is a small plastic gear that inserts onto the sensor. Take the original with you when you go to get the replacement. I went through 2 incorrect gears before they got me the right one.

 

[Charlie]

I would check the fuse first, since it would be easier to check