abs light, trac control light and 4x4 light ON!!!! - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

xplorerguru · 07-27-2009, 09:38 PM

SO what the title means is that my trac control light is on as well as the abs light. The 4x4 high light flashes off and on also.

When i start my ex it goes only to 10 mph and struggles very hard, the brakes act as if i were sliding on ice, the abs is activating. Than as i turn the ex makes a very loud popping sound and jumps, like the axle is binding.

I got it towed to my friends shop today, it may go to ford cause i have the exttended warranty.

ANY IDEAS??????

BTW does bigger tires void a warranty?

johnskurka · 02-07-2010, 10:29 AM

I have this exact same issue - anyone know the fix?

*macknos94* · 02-07-2010, 11:06 AM

Almost sounds like the transfer case to me. Is it lifted at all right now? It's hard to tell without being there but what there any grinding at all or like not engaging into 4x4 high?

*macknos94* · 02-07-2010, 11:15 AM

If you have a haynes manual then look under abs/ traction control. It could just ne a loose connection on a wheel sensor. If you were out playing in the snow I bet a sensor is disconnected and its telling the computer to go into limp mode. Is the check engine light on?

xplorerguru · 02-07-2010, 11:46 AM

It was a bad sensor in the front bearings for me....

*macknos94* · 02-07-2010, 11:50 AM

Good thing that's a easy fix! On the mountaineer it was one Allen key and unclip it.

*macknos94* · 02-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Hey if he has the wheels off see if he can measure his to hub for me so I can order my axles Haha. All I need is the front width

07-27-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
xplorerguru Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 276 Vehicle Specs	abs light, trac control light and 4x4 light ON!!!! SO what the title means is that my trac control light is on as well as the abs light. The 4x4 high light flashes off and on also. When i start my ex it goes only to 10 mph and struggles very hard, the brakes act as if i were sliding on ice, the abs is activating. Than as i turn the ex makes a very loud popping sound and jumps, like the axle is binding. I got it towed to my friends shop today, it may go to ford cause i have the exttended warranty. ANY IDEAS?????? BTW does bigger tires void a warranty?

02-07-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
macknos94 Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,433 Vehicle Specs	Almost sounds like the transfer case to me. Is it lifted at all right now? It's hard to tell without being there but what there any grinding at all or like not engaging into 4x4 high? __________________ For sale:Lift spacers, btf upper control arms, sway bar links $800 pm me for more details. I'll throw in my old safari bar for free with the lift. Last edited by macknos94; 02-07-2010 at 11:27 AM.

02-07-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
macknos94 Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,433 Vehicle Specs	If you have a haynes manual then look under abs/ traction control. It could just ne a loose connection on a wheel sensor. If you were out playing in the snow I bet a sensor is disconnected and its telling the computer to go into limp mode. Is the check engine light on? __________________ For sale:Lift spacers, btf upper control arms, sway bar links $800 pm me for more details. I'll throw in my old safari bar for free with the lift.

02-07-2010, 11:50 AM	#6
macknos94 Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,433 Vehicle Specs	Good thing that's a easy fix! On the mountaineer it was one Allen key and unclip it. __________________ For sale:Lift spacers, btf upper control arms, sway bar links $800 pm me for more details. I'll throw in my old safari bar for free with the lift.

02-07-2010, 11:53 AM	#7
macknos94 Elite Explorer Harrisburg, pa 2003 mountaineer premier Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,433 Vehicle Specs	Hey if he has the wheels off see if he can measure his to hub for me so I can order my axles Haha. All I need is the front width __________________ For sale:Lift spacers, btf upper control arms, sway bar links $800 pm me for more details. I'll throw in my old safari bar for free with the lift.

02-07-2010, 10:29 AM	#2
johnskurka Wannabe Elite Explorer Upstate NY '05 XLT Sport 4.6L Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10 Vehicle Specs	I have this exact same issue - anyone know the fix?

02-07-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
xplorerguru Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 276 Vehicle Specs	It was a bad sensor in the front bearings for me....