P1706 High Vehicle Speed Observed in Park
What does P1706 mean on a Ford?
P1706 — High Vehicle Speed Observed in Park. This Ford-enhanced code applies to F-150, Explorer, Ranger.
Common causes of P1706
- Failing speed sensor reporting phantom speed
- Electrical noise on the speed circuit
- Chafed speed wiring shorting intermittently
- Failing instrument cluster backfeeding speed
- PCM input fault
How to fix P1706
- Graph the speed signal in Park for phantom readings
- Inspect speed wiring for chafing
- Check for noise sources and bad grounds
- Test the speed sensor
- Repair wiring or replace the sensor