NTK AU0208 Automatic Transmission Speed Sensor - Output

NTK Automatic Transmission Speed Sensor AU0208

NTK AU0208 is an automatic transmission speed sensor built for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications that use an output shaft speed signal. It supports accurate transmission speed feedback for vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKX.

NTK’s technical sensor line draws on OE development experience and is tested for thermal shock, vibration, and OBD verification. The AU0208 is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Automatic transmission speed sensor for output shaft speed applications
• Connector design: 1 rectangular male connector with 3 blade terminals
• Wiring harness included with a 12.00-inch harness length
• Built to OE specification targets for import and domestic vehicle coverage
• NTK sensor line backed by more than 80 years of automotive expertise

Product Details

The NTK Automatic Transmission Speed Sensor AU0208 is part of NTK’s technical sensor lineup, a product line focused on OE-style coverage and application-specific fitment. This sensor is used on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, including 2007-2014 Ford Edge, 2012-2019 Ford Explorer, 2008-2012 Ford Taurus, 2007-2011 Lincoln MKX, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable applications. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 917-605 for the same application.

By providing transmission output shaft speed data, the AU0208 helps the control system monitor shifting and transmission operation on supported vehicles. The part number AU0208 is also referenced in OE and aftermarket interchange listings for related Ford and Lincoln applications.

What This Sensor Helps Address

• Erratic or inaccurate transmission speed signal readings
• Transmission shifting concerns related to missing output shaft speed data
• Diagnostic trouble codes tied to transmission speed sensor performance
• Harsh, delayed, or inconsistent shift behavior on supported applications
• Transmission control issues caused by a failed OE-style speed sensor

Installation Notes

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and harness length before installation. Confirm the vehicle’s transmission sensor location and match the application by year, make, model, and position. For fitment, this part is listed for 2012-2019 Ford Explorer, N/A; 2018-2019 Ford Flex, N/A; 2013-2019 Ford Taurus, N/A; 2018-2019 Lincoln MKT, N/A; 2015-2018 Ford Edge, N/A; 2018 Ford Fusion, N/A; and 2012-2018 Lincoln MKX, N/A, along with output-position applications for 2007-2014 Ford Edge, 2008-2012 Ford Taurus, 2007-2011 Lincoln MKX, 2010-2017 Lincoln MKT, 2013-2017 Lincoln MKZ, 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS, 2013-2017 Ford Flex, 2009 Ford Flex, 2017 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Explorer, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable.

Quality Assurance

NTK manufactures this sensor to meet or exceed OE specifications and validates sensor performance through thermal shock, vibration, and OBD testing. The AU0208 reflects NTK’s OE-focused approach to transmission sensor coverage for Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.