I have a 2006 Sel with 5 speed manual transmission (4 cylinder). Recently, I lost my speedometer and odometer. Fault was diagnosed as faulty VSS (Ford Part 3M8Z 17271C). As it is a manual tranny, driving was not an issue (used GPS for speed). Ford has no replacement part available in North America and neither my dealer or Ford Service Canada offered any useful assistance! It is on backorder with no promised delivery. Also no after market part although many are listed on the net. At wits end, installed a 2006 Mazda 6 VSS Part #G56417400A. It was identical and almost $100 less expensive (CDN). Working GREAT! Hope this helps someone else. It was a very frustrating experience as it prevented me passing Clean Air check.
