P1500 Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent
What does P1500 mean on a Ford?
P1500 — Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent. This Ford-enhanced code applies to Ranger, F-150, Explorer, Mustang.
Common causes of P1500
- Loose VSS connector at the transmission or rear axle
- Chafed VSS wiring that opens over bumps
- Failing speed sensor with heat-related dropout
- Damaged exciter ring tooth
- Corroded splice in the speed signal circuit
How to fix P1500
- Road test while graphing vehicle speed for dropouts
- Wiggle-test the sensor harness
- Inspect the connector and exciter ring
- Check the signal splice points for corrosion
- Replace the sensor if dropouts persist with a solid circuit