Global Parts 1815557 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Vehicle Speed Sensor for Ford and Mercury

Global Parts 1815557 is a vehicle speed sensor built for specific Ford and Mercury manual-transmission applications. It uses a 3-terminal male blade connector, an oval connector shape, and a bolt-on mount with one bolt hole for a direct-fit style replacement.

Key Features

• Vehicle speed sensor for manual transmission applications
• 3-terminal male blade connection
• Oval connector shape for OE-style fitment
• Bolt-on mount with 1 bolt hole
• Cross-references Standard Ignition SC113 for the same application
• Part number 1815557 for ordering and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

This Global Parts vehicle speed sensor is used to monitor transmission output speed and send the signal needed by the vehicle’s control systems and speedometer circuit. It is listed for 2000-2004 Ford Focus, gear driven, standard transmission; 1996-2000 Ford Contour, located on trans, standard transmission; 1999 Mercury Cougar, standard transmission; and 1998 Mercury Mystique, located on trans, standard transmission. The 1815557 speed sensor is a direct replacement choice for drivers servicing Ford Focus, Ford Contour, Mercury Cougar, or Mercury Mystique manual-transmission vehicles.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition SC113 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inaccurate or erratic speedometer readings
• Transmission speed signal loss
• Check engine light related to vehicle speed sensor faults
• Harsh or incorrect shift behavior caused by missing speed data
• Intermittent drivability issues tied to transmission speed input

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the transmission type before ordering; this listing is for standard transmission applications.
• Confirm the connector shape, terminal count, and mount style match the original sensor.
• Inspect the transmission connector and wiring for corrosion or damage during replacement.
• Use the vehicle application notes to confirm whether the sensor is gear driven or located on the transmission.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts supplies this sensor as an OE-style replacement component for the listed Ford and Mercury applications. Part number 1815557 is cataloged for direct application matching and interchange reference support.