P1500
Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent
2002-2005 Ford Explorer 4.6L V8 🇨🇦
Moderate SeverityPowertrain
Description
The vehicle speed sensor signal is intermittent. The PCM is detecting dropout or erratic signals from the VSS.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Erratic speedometer
- Transmission shifting problems
- Cruise control inoperative
- ABS light may illuminate
Common Causes
- Faulty vehicle speed sensor
- Damaged VSS wiring
- Loose VSS connector
- Corroded connector pins
- Faulty tone ring
Diagnostic Steps
- Monitor VSS signal on scan tool during test drive
- Inspect VSS connector and wiring
- Wiggle test wiring while monitoring
- Test VSS output signal
- Inspect tone ring for damage
Repair Notes
Replace VSS if signal is erratic. Repair wiring or connector.
Related Codes
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Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P1500 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1500 mean on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer?
P1500 stands for "Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent". The vehicle speed sensor signal is intermittent. The PCM is detecting dropout or erratic signals from the VSS.
What are the symptoms of P1500 on a Ford Explorer?
Common symptoms of P1500 include: Check Engine Light, Erratic speedometer, Transmission shifting problems, Cruise control inoperative, ABS light may illuminate.
What causes P1500 on a 2002-2005 Ford Explorer?
Common causes of P1500 include: Faulty vehicle speed sensor, Damaged VSS wiring, Loose VSS connector, Corroded connector pins, Faulty tone ring.