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2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD

4.6L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor533Torque550Fluid6DTC780Battery1Maintenance0Recalls1
P0716moderate severityPowertrain

Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

on 2004 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8 · FWD

What this code means

Input speed sensor signal out of expected range.

Symptoms

  • Harsh shifting
  • Shift flares

Common causes

  • Sensor fault
  • Tone ring damage
  • Fluid contamination

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare input to output speed ratios
  2. Test sensor
  3. Check fluid

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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