ABS Question

[EK98]

I am buying new brake rotors for the front and the guys at autozone needed to know whether or not my Explorer has 2 wheel ABS or 4 wheel ABS. I assume it has 4 wheel ABS but I really don't know. Is there someway to find this out? I have a 98 XLT 2WD. Thanks for any help!

 

[victorysail]

Hi EK98,
I have a 97 4-WD 4L/SOHC. I still have the original Ford detailed specs. In the 97 model, the brakes are "4-wheel power disc with 4-wheel anti-lock system", regardless if they are 2-WD or 4-WD, for all trim levels. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Victorysail

 

[EK98]

Okay, thanks for the help. I will assume that I have 4 wheel abs as well.

 

[CDW6212R]

The 95+ Explorers actually have three channel ABS, but don't tell Autozone that, it will confuse them.

They do need to know if you have 2WD or 4WD, two wheel drive or four wheel drive. Check for a front differential.

FYI, all 95+ Explorers have ABS, the rotors are all the same, there is no two wheel ABS for any models. I wish parts stores would pay more, and hire people that didn't have to ask those stupid questions.

For any parts inquiry that they make in their computers, there is always a useless question asked. A knowledgeable person would skip the question(enter any of the choices). For instance, it does not matter which engine is in a vehicle when searching for brake pads for an Explorer.

Please forgive me for being irritated by parts store's computers and their operators. Regards,

 

[EK98]

I have 2WD and told them that, then the next question was 2 wheel abs or 4 wheel abs so it seems that was the stupid question you were referring to. I went ahead and got 4 wheel abs rotors so it sounds like I got the right part. Thanks guys!

 

[CDW6212R]

That's good. I frown at them, pause, and then tell them what they need to continue. Bleed the brakes well, all four corners. Good luck,