ABS problem

[HERN51]

The ABS light on my 1999 XLT - V8 - Automatic with a/c recently came on. Should I attempt to make this repair my self or take to a repair shop. If I attempt the repair myself where do I start and how do I proceed.

 

[ws65]

Welcome to the forum. You probably have an ABS sensor that has gone bad. Do a search for ABS; you will find many threads about it. Have you plugged in a scanner to try and get any codes? That too will help narrow down the problem.

 

[storlied]

Most likely one of your hub assemblies has gone bad.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! ABS sensors pick up metal filings because they have a built in magnet. This will cause problems eventually. Check the sensors, and try to find out what the code numbers are before you replace any parts.

 

[SGM]

I'm no expert, but just to be safe, make sure your year truck wasn't effected in that brake master cylinder recall. My ABS light also came on, had dealer do a scan. They said it was a rear wheel sensor and replaced it. Then they couldn't turn the abs light out, told me it is probably the gem module as the cause. About a week later I came in off the road with my transport, went to get into my Explorer and smelt something burnt. Opened the hood and found a melted master cylinder, resevoir and wiring. Apparently they were having problems with the abs electrical switch there on the master buring up. I can't recall which years were effected though.

 

[GRNMACHINE]

I wasnt aware of recall, when did you have it performed? I have a 95 also since new, and the only recall I can think of receiving was for sway bar links.

Re: ABS sensors, fronts are inside hub assembly I believe and it is cheaper to replace the entire hub assembly than the $200 sensor. I have the slow stop false ABS activation.. No lights, no codes. It pulls to the left my assumption is left sensor is bad.

 

[SGM]

I had the master cylinder fire last fall. Dealer told me about the recall. We couldn't get Ford to cover mine though. Even though 95's were included and I had the exact problem of the recall, Ford said my serial number was not one that should have been affected. Imagine that. I even phoned Ford corporate customer care. They only told me to try and have my auto insurance cover it. Ya, right.
Anyway, I know it covered a run of 95's and there were other years and models involved, so you'd have to contact Ford. Sorry I don't know more, but it's been a while.

 

[GRNMACHINE]

SGM,
thanks for the info. I recently talked to Ford service and I did not have any outstanding recalls. I wont even waste my time calling Ford. Would be totally worthless. Your story says it all. Recall on 1995 Explorers, u experience the failure, and yet its not part of the recall. Call your insurance actually means go pound sand.....

 

[RichRed98]

I have a 98 Sport and 2 years ago had the recall repair done at a local dealer. I changed both hub/ bearing assemblies in December and now I'm having ABS light come on but mostly in wet weather. Prior to the light coming on, I hear a chatter sound and the truck pulls to the left...the light comes on and truck seems to brake well then. If I shut it off and start again , its like it has reset something because the light is out and I get the chatter and pull again and light comes on. Sensor wires are intact on both sides but I feel its electrical

 

[BrooklynBay]

Clean the wheel sensors. They pick up metallic brake dust.