The tachometer sensor may fail on Ford F-350

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The tachometer sensor may fail; if the tachometer needle jumps around and the transmission has harsh shifts or does not upshift, this sensor should be checked. This sensor is mounted in a cover at the front of the motor.

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Ford F-350 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 166,365 miles
(100,230 - 267,000)

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