P0722 on Ford
Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal
P0722 on Ford vehicles indicates output speed sensor circuit no signal. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Ford model — most commonly on F-150. This code means the transmission control module is receiving no signal at all from the output speed sensor, which measures how fast the transmission's output shaft (and therefore the vehicle) is turning. The computer relies on this sensor to time gear shifts, control the torque converter, and confirm road speed, so when the signal drops out it suspects a broken circuit or dead sensor. You may notice harsh or erratic shifting, the transmission staying in one gear, or an inaccurate or dead speedometer. It is an electrical/no-signal fault rather than just an out-of-range reading.
Common Causes of P0722
- •Failed output (vehicle) speed sensor
- •Broken, corroded, or loose sensor wiring or connector
- •Open or shorted circuit between sensor and TCM
- •Damaged sensor reluctor/tone ring on the output shaft
- •Metal debris or contamination on the sensor tip
- •Poor ground or power supply to the sensor
- •Faulty transmission control module (less common)
P0722 on Ford by Model
Ford F-150(1 issue)
- 6R80 Molded Leadframe Output-Speed-Sensor Extended Coverage2011-2013
Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01 covered certain 2011-2013 F-150 trucks with a 6R80 transmission. A failure of the output shaft speed sensor within the molded leadframe can illuminate the malfunction indicator or wrench lamp and store P0720, P0722, P0731, and/or P1500. The original program provided time- and mileage-limited extended coverage, so current eligibility must be verified.
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What does P0722 mean on Ford?▼
P0722 stands for "Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal." This code means the transmission control module is receiving no signal at all from the output speed sensor, which measures how fast the transmission's output shaft (and therefore the vehicle) is turning. The computer relies on this sensor to time gear shifts, control the torque converter, and confirm road speed, so when the signal drops out it suspects a broken circuit or dead sensor. You may notice harsh or erratic shifting, the transmission staying in one gear, or an inaccurate or dead speedometer. It is an electrical/no-signal fault rather than just an out-of-range reading. On Ford specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes P0722 on Ford vehicles?▼
Common causes on Ford: Failed output (vehicle) speed sensor, Broken, corroded, or loose sensor wiring or connector, Open or shorted circuit between sensor and TCM, Damaged sensor reluctor/tone ring on the output shaft, Metal debris or contamination on the sensor tip. Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix P0722 on a Ford?▼
Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and specific Ford model.
Which Ford models have P0722 documented?▼
Au7o has documented P0722 on 1 Ford model: F-150.