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2000 FORD THUNDERBIRD

3.8L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque556Fluid6DTC724Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
P0720moderate severityPowertrain

Output Speed Sensor Circuit

on 2000 Ford Thunderbird 3.8L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the transmission output speed sensor.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Speedometer not working
  • Incorrect shifting
  • No shift points

Common causes

  • Faulty output speed sensor
  • Wiring damage
  • Tone ring damage

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor output
  2. Check wiring
  3. Inspect tone ring

Repair notes

Replace output speed sensor.

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