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ABS Light Problem and Fix - 9/3/2005 12:52:21 AM

txfordguy

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I left my 1999 Ford Expedition with the yellow ABS light illuminated at my local ford dealership here in North Dallas. It also needed brakes, shocks and suspension work as well. Later after a brief phone conversation with the service assistant I was told that the ABS Module and rear wheel speed sensor both needed to be replaced. The bad news was that it would cost $639 for the whole hydrolic assy just to get a new module. I could not get just a module. The rear wheel speed sensor was only $27. I was told that the brakes would work fine;however, while the light was on that the ABS feature would be inoperative. I decided to wait on both. When I picked up my vehicle I asked to speak with the brake technician to get an understanding of the problem. He told me that replacing just the rear wheel sensor might solve the problem. He showed me where the sensor was on top of the rear axle gear box and said it was a simple repair. So I bought a new rear wheel speed sensor and the installation took only a few minutes. I have driven the car three times now since the installation and the light has stayed out. So far so good!

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RE: ABS Light Problem and Fix - 9/3/2005 4:22:49 PM

Ramrod48

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yea very common problem, chances are it just got fouled with a lil bit of metal on the tip of the mag. normally you can them off an reinstall them , an be good to go ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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RE: ABS Light Problem and Fix - 9/3/2005 6:59:32 PM

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Man, I'm driving around with my ABS light and my Parking Brake light that are both on and it doesn't mess with anything...sensors only matter if what they are sensing is actually happening...way I figure it...if it ain't broke, don't fix it...

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RE: ABS Light Problem and Fix - 9/4/2005 1:00:20 AM

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Besides it add's color to the dash at nite , normally the park brake is a silly lil card board type switch , for the e- brake lever thats outta adj .An if your ABS lite is on you got full brake pressure an no ABS-- COOL

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