Q: codes p0715 and p0720 do I need to replace sensors or wiring?

asked by on September 14, 2017

Hi, I have a 2008 Ford Taurus and occasionally the wrench light comes on, sometimes the check engine light does as well but not always. Furthermore, the Check engine light comes and goes. The two codes I get when the light is on is p0715 and p0720, which are speed sensors. Because the check engine light comes and goes is it more than likely a connection problem?

My car has 161000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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