2000 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTCs Source Action
P0500 Vehicle Speed Error REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
P0579 Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit Range/Performance GO to PINPOINT TEST CΒ .
P0581 Cruise Control Multi-Function Input A Circuit High GO to PINPOINT TEST CΒ .
P0720 Insufficient Input from Output Shaft Speed Sensor REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
P0721 Noise Interference on Output Shaft Speed Sensor Signal REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
P0722 No Signal from Output Shaft Speed Sensor REFER to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
P1572 Brake Pedal Switch Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST BΒ .
P1703 Brake Switch Out of Self-Test Range GO to PINPOINT TEST BΒ .
All other DTCs - REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article.
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