P1500 FORD: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR INTERMITTENT
POST UPDATED IN May, 2023
P1500 FORD: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR INTERMITTENT
The P1500 OBDII code is a manufacturer-specific code. In Ford vehicles, it specifically shows that a fault has occurred in the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit. The function of this sensor is to indicate to the PCM or ECM the speed vehicle is turning. With this information, it is determined if the transmission is operating correctly. Also, this data is used to monitor the power output of the engine, and the vehicle speed is displayed on the dashboard.
The manufacturer Ford uses up to three Vehicle Speed Sensors. One of them is located in the transmission. It is known as OSS or Output Shaft Speed Sensor. The others are located in the transfer case and on the rear axle. Manufacturers must comply with a standard code. For this reason, it refers to the OSS located in the transmission. If the input signal from the Vehicle Speed Sensor is intermittent, the DTC P1500 OBD2 will be set. Generally, this fault causes problems in OBDII tests such as the EVAP monitor or the HO2S monitor.
The reasons for setting the P1500 OBDII diagnostic code on Fords are:
The steps to fix the P1500 OBD2 DTC P1500 faults on your Ford vehicle are: