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P0720 Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 variants)

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation + 1 manufacturer-specific in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:Ford

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation

P0720
Output shaft speed (OSS) sensor - circuit malfunction Generic · engine Data confidence 85%

The control module detected improper operation of the Output shaft speed (OSS) circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • VSS
  • ECM/PCM!TCM

Manufacturer-specific interpretations

Ford

4 interpretations
P0720:14
OSS open or short to ground Ford · transmission Data confidence 94%

Ford documents P0720:14 (circuit short to ground or open) for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as oss open or short to ground. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Ford gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P0720:1F
OSS intermittent/erratic Ford · transmission Data confidence 94%

Ford documents P0720:1F for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as oss intermittent/erratic. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Ford gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P0720:31
OSS no signal Ford · transmission Data confidence 94%

Ford documents P0720:31 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as oss no signal. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Compare commanded and measured values
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Ford gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years
P0720:48
Internal Control Module Vehicle Speed Performance Ford · software Data confidence 94%

Ford documents P0720:48 for its 2024-2025 gasoline-engine OBD monitor strategy as internal control module vehicle speed performance. This three-byte interpretation is application-specific and identifies the detected monitor condition rather than a confirmed failed component.

Recommended checks

  • Perform a full module scan
  • Review freeze-frame and occurrence data
  • Check applicable OEM service information
Applies to Ford gasoline-engine OBD applications|2024-2025 model years

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How to read P0720

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

720

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0720

What does P0720 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (4 variants). The control module detected improper operation of the Output shaft speed (OSS) circuit.

Is P0720 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0720 exists both as a generic OBD-II code (same meaning on every make) and with 1 manufacturer-specific interpretation(s): Ford. Always read it in the context of your vehicle.

Can TuningBot remove P0720 at file level?

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