How do I locate neutral safety switch on 98 explorer

good question
up to 1997 it was still on the side of the gearbox
looks like it went full plastic after 1997

cant see why ford would change its location in 1998

I cant confirm where it is on a 98 4X4


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NOS 1989-1996 Ford E150 1990-97 F150 F250 C6 Transmission Neutral Safety Switch

It is the neutral safety switch, but it is mounted to the transmission. Right below the shifter cable. Drivers side.

right kick panel

If you are referring to an automatic transmission, it is located on the transmission. This is what you are looking for.

1996-98 Cirrus, Stratus, Sebring Convertible and Breeze; 1997-98 Sebring Coupe and Avenger

These vehicles are not equipped with a conventional neutral safety switch or back-up light switch. Instead, the automatic transaxle is equipped with a Transaxle Range Sensor (TRS), which is located on top of the valve body. This sensor performs the functions of the neutral safety and back-up light switches.

The TRS, if defective, must be removed with the transaxle's valve body as an assembly. The TRS is mounted on the top side of the valve body.

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It is built into the valve body of the transmission. It can be replaced, but it should be done by a pro. What are the symtoms that make you ask>

Yes it does have a microchip did they replace it with the right key switch and try unplugging the negative battery cable for about a minute to reset the computer

polarcycle is right but there is a speed sensor on the drivers side top of the trans. toward the tail shaft or transfer case. there is as well a sensor inside the trans. itself that is mounted on the web. behind the overdrive band and drum.

Try “autozone.com” or your local library for diagrams and step by step instructions.