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1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0721moderate severityPowertrain

Output Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

on 1997 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Output speed sensor signal out of range.

Symptoms

  • Erratic speedometer
  • Shift problems

Common causes

  • Sensor fault
  • Tone ring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Compare to wheel speed signals
  2. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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