How to: 98 xlt abs

[gktbay]

1998 XLT 2WD - Intermittent ABS lamp "on" and occasionally our brake pedal shudders. Recently started ... lead me to a repair success story. Greg in Florida

 

[410Fortune]

With code scanner check abs codes

Likey just a wheel speed sensor going out

 

[gktbay]

With code scanner check abs codes

Likey just a wheel speed sensor going out

Thanks for your reply ... spotted axle lubricant at the rh rear area, sensor soaked possibly(?). I will read codes later today.

 

[410Fortune]

98 has three speed sensors
One at each front wheel bearing
And a single one in the middle of the rear axle
Top of differential

Fluid leaking from an axle seal out back, check your axle vent tube first, if the vent gets plugged oil will push past the axle seals

 

[gktbay]

Point taken, "check your axle vent tube". Will do in the morning ... wasps are a PIA this season plugging up things in my shop, if not dirt ... just may be those winged creatures.

Regarding sensors, we changed a rear on my son's 97 XLT in recent past. It has been several years since changing one of my 98. I suppose spray cleaning sensors up front may be smart, and it's simple enough to replace that rear one for sure.