The Lemon IndexThere's no output speed signal from the transmission, so shifts and the speedometer can fail. Full P0722 page
107 owner complaints · the #2 code Ford F-Series owners name · 17% of Ford F-Series complaints that name a code (every car: 0.9%)
Middle of 116,000 miles · most between 80,000 and 139,000 (44 owners gave it)
Ford F-Series owners named P0722 in 107 complaints to the U.S. government (NHTSA), most often on the 2013, 2017 and 2014 model years, at a middle of 116,000 miles. The part they name most is the valve body or shift solenoid (38 complaints). Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Ford F-Series model years that report P0722
Owner complaints naming P0722, by model year. Raw counts: years that sold more get more complaints, so this is each model year's record, not a failure rate.
Mileage when it happened
116,000 miles is the middle of what 44 owners entered. Half were between 80,000 and 139,000 miles.
The mileage on the complaint form, when the owner gave one.
What owners say caused it or fixed it
The most-named part is the valve body or shift solenoid, in 38 of the 107 complaints (36%). 25 of those mention it being replaced or repaired, and 6 say the problem came back afterwards. Next: wheel speed (ABS) sensor (23), engine software (a reflash) (18) and engine computer (ECM / PCM) (13).
- Valve body or shift solenoid38 complaints25 mention a repair or replacement, 6 of them say the problem came back · what Ford F-Series owners paid
- Wheel speed (ABS) sensor23 complaints10 mention a repair or replacement, 3 of them say the problem came back
- Software update (reflash)18 complaints15 mention a repair or replacement, 7 of them say the problem came back
- Engine computer (ECM / PCM)13 complaints10 mention a repair or replacement, 3 of them say the problem came back · what Ford F-Series owners paid
- Wiring or a connector5 complaints4 mention a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back
- Transmission replaced or rebuilt4 complaints4 mention a repair or replacement, 1 of them says the problem came back · what Ford F-Series owners paid
68 complaints mention a recall and 11 mention a warranty.
Counted from the owners' own words: a part counts when a sentence names it with a cause or repair word. What owners wrote, not a diagnosis. A shop should confirm the cause before replacing parts.
Symptoms owners describe with P0722
21% of these complaints say the check engine light came on.
- Loses power or goes into limp mode28%30 of 107 complaints
- Transmission slips or shifts hard12%13 of 107 complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults11%12 of 107 complaints
- Stalls or shuts off7%7 of 107 complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up4%4 of 107 complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires2%2 of 107 complaints
Share of the complaints naming P0722 whose text also describes each problem. A complaint can describe more than one.
Codes owners report with it
P0720 40 P1500 7 P061A 7 P0721 6 U0401 4 P0706 4
Other codes named in the same Ford F-Series complaints, and in how many.
Repair costs
- Transmission replacement$7,500, $8,6362 bills
- O2 sensor replacement$1,5211 bill
Repair bills owners named in these 107 complaints (3 in all). Owner reports, not a quote: costs vary by shop and region.
Ford F-Series valve body replacement cost · Ford F-Series ECM (engine computer) replacement cost
Recalls on these Ford F-Series years
- Transmission & drivetrain · 2014 · issued 2026
A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear. NHTSA 26V378000 - Transmission & drivetrain · 2015, 2016, 2017 · issued 2026
A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear. NHTSA 26V237000 - Transmission & drivetrain · 2014 · issued 2024
A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. NHTSA 24V444000 - Transmission & drivetrain · 2013 · issued 2019
The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. NHTSA 19V433000 - Transmission & drivetrain · 2011, 2012, 2013 · issued 2019
The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed. NHTSA 19V075000
11 recalls for the same systems (powertrain) on the Ford F-Series model years above. A recall for the same system isn't proof it's behind P0722. Recall work is free at any dealer: check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with our VIN check.
Keep going
- P0722: meaning, causes and every car that reports it
- Ford F-Series reliability by year
- 2013 Ford F-Series problems and recalls
Other codes Ford F-Series owners report
P0720 P2112 P0707 P0706 P1702 P0016 P0721 P0705 P07F7 P0430
The details
How we count
We read every owner complaint in the NHTSA file whose text names this trouble code, and count the ones filed about this model (matched by the make, model and model year on the complaint). Mileage is what the owner entered on the form.
Parts: a complaint counts for a part when one of the owner's own sentences names that part together with a cause word (failed, bad, diagnosed, caused by, leaking ...) or a repair word (replaced, repaired, new, reprogrammed ...). "Came back" means the same complaint also says the problem returned or the repair didn't fix it. These are counts of what owners wrote, not a diagnosis, and one complaint can name several parts.
Complaints are reports, not proof of a defect, and most owners never file one. Popular models get more complaints, so the counts are not a failure rate. The code meaning is the standard SAE J2012 definition in our own words, or the carmaker's meaning where we verified it for that make.
What P0722 means
There's no output speed signal from the transmission, so shifts and the speedometer can fail.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
- Failed output speed sensor
- Open wiring
Check the complaints yourself
NHTSA complaint numbers (search them at nhtsa.gov): 11774440, 11772825, 11772630, 11772487, 11771695, 11770887, 11769149, 11766871, 11766769, 11765833, 11765101, 11763766 and 95 more.
Quick answers
What does P0722 mean on a Ford F-Series?
Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal. There's no output speed signal from the transmission, so shifts and the speedometer can fail.
Which Ford F-Series years have the most P0722 complaints?
In complaints to NHTSA, owners of the 2013 (27), 2017 (16), 2014 (16) Ford F-Series named P0722 most (107 complaints in all, 2010–2017). Raw counts, not a failure rate.
What fixes P0722 on a Ford F-Series?
Owners most often name the valve body or shift solenoid (38 of 107 complaints), then wheel speed (ABS) sensor and engine software (a reflash). That's what owners wrote, not a diagnosis: have a shop confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
At what mileage does P0722 show up on a Ford F-Series?
Owners who gave their mileage reported a middle of 116,000 miles; half were between 80,000 and 139,000 (44 owners).
Can I drive my Ford F-Series with P0722?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints that name P0722 on the Ford F-Series, counted by The Lemon Index; NHTSA recalls; repair bills owners named. Meanings: SAE J2012 in our own words. Owner reports, not a diagnosis or repair advice for your car.