abs light problems

[amace013]

i have a problem, my abs light was on for a week or so, then went off, now goes on after startuing my car and driving about 100 yards. anyone have any info or help on how to fix this? and also i have a thumping or somethings losse in my front end and cant seem to locate it, its only when i go over potholes up my driveway or turn even on flat ground, just like a thump , also any help on this would be appreciated also, thank you!


- Alex

 

[IB Pimpin]

Check suspension bushings, worn ball joints, tie rod ends. Probably has nothing to do with the ABS light. Find a shop with an ABS scan tool and get them to scan it.

 

[RangRayy]

This is possible wheel bearing going out. The abs sensor is just a magnetic tip and since our explorers have a sealed bearing the abs sensor picks up the pieces of metal and trip the light to go off.

To do a check jack the front end up and check both wheels. Spin them and if its rough and not smooth thats a sign of a bad hub. Also grab the tire at 12 and 6 and move back n forth. Alot of play ie not tight and hard to move is a sign of a bad hub.

Its a simple repair and easy to do in your drive way. Theres a sticky on this but there are some tricks to doing it easier. I put my money on a bad bearing. If so change it asap you dont want it to fail while traveling 70mph

 

[RangRayy]

Back and forth i ment wiggle towards you and away from you.

 

[amace013]

thank you rangray

 

[hms79]

Yep, sounds like a bad hub/bearing. My 1998 Sport did the exact same thing, replaced the hub, and fixed it fine.