NTK AB1440 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front

ABS Wheel Speed Sensor for Ford and Lincoln

NTK AB1440 is an ABS wheel speed sensor built for front applications on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses a round black connector with a 25.50 harness length, 2 terminals, and a female connector design for a direct electrical match.

Compatible with 1998-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, front; 1998-2002 Ford Grand Marquis, front; 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car, front; and 1998-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, front. This part cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 970-273 and Standard Ignition ALS159 for the same application.

Key Features

• NTK AB1440 ABS wheel speed sensor for front fitment applications.
• Round connector with black housing for a clean OE-style connection.
• 2-terminal design with male terminals and a female connector.
• 25.50 harness length for proper routing and installation.
• NTK technical sensor line backed by OE-focused engineering.

Detailed Description

NTK AB1440 is part of the NTK ABS Wheel Speed Sensor line, a product family developed under the broader NTK Sensor Specialist brand. It is engineered for vehicles that rely on accurate wheel speed input for ABS system operation, and it is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications. For buyers searching for a Ford Crown Victoria ABS wheel speed sensor, a Lincoln Town Car front ABS sensor, or a Mercury Grand Marquis ABS sensor, AB1440 provides a direct replacement option with the connector and terminal layout needed for the listed applications.

What It Helps Solve

• ABS warning light caused by a failed wheel speed sensor.
• Erratic or missing wheel speed signal to the ABS module.
• Connector mismatch during sensor replacement.
• Harness routing issues when the original sensor lead is damaged.
• Restoring proper ABS system input on listed front applications.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and harness length before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the fitment list for the correct front position. Inspect the tone ring, wiring, and connector condition during replacement to avoid repeat faults.

Quality Assurance

NTK draws on more than 80 years of automotive experience and subjects its technical sensors to thermal shock, vibration, and OBD verification testing. The brand states that these sensors are built to meet or exceed OE specifications.