Check Engine and ABS lights on in 96 Explorer 5.0v8

[penske2584]

My Explorer has multiple codes:

Its running lean in bank 1 & 2. I would guess there is a leak in exhaust manifold. Q: Would this cause it to run lean? aka let air into exhaust to make the sensors register lean?

I have a speed sensor issue also. There is grinding in front while rear will lock and release causing it to spin faster than actual speed. Q: Is there a specific code for each speed sensor? There is one on transmission and another located elsewhere. I thought there would be 4 but I guess I am wrong.

There is a code for Evap system. I dont know if its a leak or not enough pressure. Q: Is this a fuel system delivery issue?

I also have the battery light on. I know this is an easy resolve but wanted to ask. The battery was bought 6 months ago. No previous issues with charging it until yesterday.

Jumped in the Explorer yesterday to find a low battery with a warning light. Cranked over fine and drove it into town. The gauge stayed low and didnt move. The store tested the battery and it was 65% charged after driving an hour never bumped up from start to shutdown.

Q: Voltage regulator on alternator or bad brushes? Either way I look at it, it might be time to pick up a good used one or new.

Most of this is minor running issues. I just dont like warning lights less alone any gauges to show an issue.

 

[Lefty2053]

I have had a Check engine light on since I bought mine. It is the Evap canister Valve switch. It has melted wire from PO having a bad battery leaking down on it.

 

[penske2584]

I have had a Check engine light on since I bought mine. It is the Evap canister Valve switch. It has melted wire from PO having a bad battery leaking down on it.

Could you give me an idea what and where it is? Maybe part number or a site? I will be stopping in tomorrow to have all codes ran with numbers.

Link Below: Evap canister? I found some pages for sensor issues. Might as well try that before a new cansiter?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308628

Flow sensor? Purge valve? I think that is what you are saying.

 

[jremington59]

You need to give us the code numbers.

 

[Lefty2053]

It's been a while but I believe it was the Purge Valve. There are 2 items:
Purge Valve and the Vent Solenoid which both have wires going to them. The Purge Valve is like $23 and the Solenoid is about $62 from Rock auto. Get the codes and it should tell you which one you need. Don't just let them tell you codes ask them what the codes say.

 

[penske2584]

It's been a while but I believe it was the Purge Valve. There are 2 items:
Purge Valve and the Vent Solenoid which both have wires going to them. The Purge Valve is like $23 and the Solenoid is about $62 from Rock auto. Get the codes and it should tell you which one you need. Don't just let them tell you codes ask them what the codes say.

For sure Lefty2053! I let them tell me the code. I take it and apply it. I will let you know soon what the codes are.

My fam had fun today going to the tourist attraction near by. We took the 44mpg car and burned 1/4 over 150 miles with 12 gal tank. Soon the Explorer will do 25-29mpg.