I was wondering if anyone knows where the VSS wire is in my 2008 Ford Escape Limited Edition. It is not the hybrid and it has the V6 engine (not the 4 cyl if that makes a difference). I know the newer fords used to have it behind the factory radio but in the new 2008 they removed it from that location. Any input would be appreciated, or is there a way to test for VSS wire?

This car is also pretty much the same as the 2008 Mercury Mariner, so the VSS wire will most likely be the same if anyone knows the VSS wire for that vehicle.

- 2008 Ford Escape V6 -

- Dan

purple/orange at pcm under hood on firewall, middle connector

thanks where were u able to find this information. also just confirming that's for the v6 version

Well I was playing with the truck a little bit today, below is a picture I took. I would just like someone confirm to me that I am pointing out the correct VSS Wire with the red arrow. The Purple/Orange Wire on the Three Connector PCM, Middle Connector, First Pin. That is what I was told is the wire and that is what matched up.

I still plan on testing the wire with a DMM on AC to make sure when I get a chance.

- Dan

Also would anyone happen to know besides going right to the light in the rear where I could tap into the Reverse + Wire to hook up to my AVIC-Z2

Dan, did you ever get confirmation that the purple/orange wire in the center module is the VSS?

well i gave myself the confirmation. I went ahead an tried the wire and yes it was the VSS. works like a charm on my AVIC-Z2

I have a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid, and the VSS wire is missing on the connector you pointed out. Does anyone know where the VSS wire is located on the Ford Escape Hybrid?

Any help on this would be amazing!

what about the 2009? We tried that wire in the picture and it did nothing?

09-Speed Sense brown/green ac PCM, plug towards driver side, pin 3 or 25

The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) is in the engine compartment, in the center of the firewall. This wire is not available on hybrid models

Thanks will give it a try.

I ended up buying the

Metra AXXESS XSVI-5520-NAV

kit to interface the oem wires with my Alpine NVE-N872A Navigation System. The parking brake, reverse, and VSS wires are included in the kit. I snagged it off ebay for $65.

09-Speed Sense brown/green ac PCM, plug towards driver side, pin 3 or 25

The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) is in the engine compartment, in the center of the firewall. This wire is not available on hybrid models

That wire did'nt work.