Loss of Power/Stall

[Cheddarhead]

'98 Eddie Bow Wow edition with the 5.4 engine...

We've had it for a decade...and it's got 240,000 miles on the OD...just think of all the gas this bad boy kid-hauler has consumed over the years...

My daughter was using the truck, visiting friends a couple of hours from home...calls in a panic, saying the truck has "died..."

Engine runs, but very rough, and no power through/to the axle. I'm 600 miles away.

My wife says "Oh yeah...they said it needed a "speed sensor".

Months ago (grrrrr!)

I'm an "OK" shade tree mechanic...but couldn't find any references to this sensor...

Any ideas/suggestions as to what the problem(s) might be, and whether I can tackle this in the driveway?

Thanks!

Cheddar

 

[2002EB]

This probably won't help but I think the speed sensor will effect the ABS and speedo only. Should still drive.

I did have an episode with my 02 4.6 this week. Had some weird electrical problems. My truck was wrecked in the front a few months ago. Long story short, loose ground behind left headlight on rad support. Flash to pass and rear wiper caused it to stall and not restart. (among other issues)

 

[AvroAero]

What was rough? The output or the engine running? If you are 4wd with A4wd then you have 2 speed sensors.

 

[Cheddarhead]

Originally posted by AvroAero
What was rough? The output or the engine running? If you are 4wd with A4wd then you have 2 speed sensors.

The vehicle has the auto 4WD (4WD Hi/Lo/Auto) option.

My daughter indicated that the engine ran, but that there was no response when she pressed the accelerator....

I realize that there isn't alot of info here...but I haven't observed this symptom myself yet. My wife indicated that this has happened before, and that shutting the truck off and starting it a few minutes later was effective in restoring normal functions.

 

[2002EB]

Accelerator cable broke?