P0720 on Ford Vehicles: Output Speed Sensor Circuit
Electrical fault in the output shaft speed signal – shift timing and sometimes the speedometer suffer. P0720 →
98Complaints mentioning the code
#1Rank among 5 brands
3.8%Share of Ford DTC complaints
In NHTSA owner complaints we analyzed for Ford, P0720 was mentioned 98 times.
Most mentioned models
| Ford F-150 SUPERCAB | 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 SUPER CREW | 30 | |
| Ford Mustang | 6 | |
| Ford Edge | 4 | |
| Ford Expedition | 4 | |
| Ford F-150 CREW CAB | 3 |
Model years mentioned
Components named in these complaints
- Power Train (82)
- Vehicle Speed Control (41)
- Electrical System (11)
- Engine (7)
- Unknown Or Other (5)
Reports with a crash: 0 · fire: 0 · injuries: 2
Often appears together with
P0722
Powertrain
The output speed sensor sends nothing while the car moves – shifting and often the speedometer…
Moderate
P0721
Powertrain
The output speed signal is noisy, drops out or doesn't agree with wheel speed or input speed.
Low
B00A0
Body
The front passenger seat sensing system has failed, so the car can't tell who, if anyone…
High
P0706
Powertrain
The range sensor works electrically, but its reading doesn't match where the lever and gears…
Moderate
P0707
Powertrain
The range sensor signal voltage is below its lowest valid value – usually a short to ground…
Moderate
Possible causes
- Failed output speed sensor
- Wiring or connector damaged by road debris, heat or corrosion
- Metal debris on the magnetic tip or sensor partly unseated
- Supply voltage or ground missing to a Hall-type sensor
Related codes
Source: NHTSA Complaints API (US government open data), analyzed by DTC mention.