2001 B3000 Oss? Vss?

[nyheck]

Hi guys. Hoping someone could help me out.

I took my B3000 to the get the check engine light diagnosed and the guy said that the Vehicle Speed Sensor was bad. I know that there was a problem due to the fact that whenever I start the truck, it idles at 400-500 RPM then at some point during the drive it jumps back up to normal idle RPM's.

In doing some research (because I'm poor and can't afford to take to a mechanic) I'm not sure if the 2001 Rangers/B3000's have VSS's or not. If it doesn't then it definetly has a OSS. Can it have both? I'm just hoping this is just a simple swap that I can do myself. The guy at Discount Auto Parts said that it was a expensive part that can only be gotten thru Ford, but I'm not convinced.

Just need some help =D

Thanks

 

[kukaepe]

You might check AutoZone, they show a VSS for my '02 B3000 - $28 for manual trans, $50 for auto trans. I think it's a straight forward replacement, the part is attached to the transmission. Good Luck on the repair.

 

[modelageek]

I am curious. Do you have any other symtoms. Did the mechanic give you the code or codes