Pinpoint Test L : OSS (Output Shaft Speed) Sensor: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
OSS Sensor
Refer to Transmission Controls - 6F50/6F55 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation
The OSS sensor is a Hall-effect sensor that sends a signal to the PCM that indicates transmission output shaft speed. The OSS sensor is used for TCC control and shift scheduling.
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
| DTC | Description | Fault Trigger Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| P0720 | Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit | No input from the OSS sensor. |
| P0721 | Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range/Performance | Unrealistic change in the OSS sensor signal, erratic or intermittently no input. |
| P0722 | Output Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal | No input from the OSS sensor. |
Possible Sources
- Connectors damaged or pushed-out terminals, corrosion, loose wires and missing or damaged seals
- OSS sensor
- PCM