What causes C1165 on a Ford?

Failed right rear wheel speed sensor Open or shorted RR sensor circuit Damaged RR tone ring Excessive RR bearing play Corroded connector

How do I fix C1165 on a Ford?

Compare rear wheel speeds on a roll test Test RR sensor resistance and signal Inspect tone ring and bearing Verify circuit wiring Replace the sensor per test data

C1165 Wheel Speed Sensor RR Input Circuit Failure

Q: What does C1165 mean on a Ford?

C1165 — Wheel Speed Sensor RR Input Circuit Failure. Applies to Escape, Fusion, Focus, Taurus, Explorer.

Category: Chassis
Severity: Check Engine Light
Applies to: Escape, Fusion, Focus, Taurus, Explorer

What does C1165 mean on a Ford?

C1165 — Wheel Speed Sensor RR Input Circuit Failure. This Ford-enhanced code applies to Escape, Fusion, Focus, Taurus, Explorer.

Common causes of C1165

Failed right rear wheel speed sensor
Open or shorted RR sensor circuit
Damaged RR tone ring
Excessive RR bearing play
Corroded connector

How to fix C1165

Compare rear wheel speeds on a roll test
Test RR sensor resistance and signal
Inspect tone ring and bearing
Verify circuit wiring
Replace the sensor per test data