2003 Ford Explorer Abs Light

[95EXP4.0]

My abs light just started coming on periodically it seems like it still works??? Where could I start, I don't have a scanning tool?

 

[95EXP4.0]

anyone?

 

[Ford_Nova]

easiest thing would be to check your brake fluid, lines, and brakes themselves. IF that doesnt solve the problem it could be anything from a short to a faulty ABS module.

 

[DirtyDog]

Probably a faulty ABS sensor. There is one on each of the front wheels and one on the rear diff housing. You should get a resistance when you test them with an ohm meter. You may need to spin the wheel while doing the test to get a reading. If you get one that doesn't give you a resistance, it's most likely the problem.

The most common one that fails is the rear one.

 

[jrford]

It stinks but the only ones that i know of are the dealers. If there is anyone else let me know. . .
Mine just started coming on to second time for me, first time was in Warr. dealer replaced Rear ABS sensor. This time i think its one of the fronts as i have 'other' slight problems with the front steering. I've also heard people replacing the front bearings and ABS sensor, front bearings going might impact the sensor, i have yet to find out which.
I hate that $90 trip to the dealer just to find out Right Front or Rear.

 

[95EXP4.0]

Probably a faulty ABS sensor. There is one on each of the front wheels and one on the rear diff housing. You should get a resistance when you test them with an ohm meter. You may need to spin the wheel while doing the test to get a reading. If you get one that doesn't give you a resistance, it's most likely the problem.

The most common one that fails is the rear one.

By any chance do you know what the range of resistance is suppose to be? And do you know exactly what part of the sensor I can get a reading off of, is there a part where I can detach the harness and get it?