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2020 FORD FOCUS

2.0L I4FWDDCTgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque5868Fluid6DTC968Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
P0502moderate severityPowertrain

Vehicle Speed Sensor A Low Input

on 2020 Ford Focus 2.0L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Low or no signal from VSS.

Symptoms

  • Speedometer reads zero
  • No shifting
  • Cruise control dead

Common causes

  • Faulty VSS
  • Open circuit
  • Disconnected sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test signal output
  2. Check wiring
  3. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace VSS or repair wiring.

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