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Old 12-12-2015, 07:33 PM
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4wd / anti roll / abs problems

Hello, and thanks in advance.

I have an 08 explorer xlt. It has the auto engaging 4wd system. The problem I'm having is the other day, I was going around a corner on dry pavement, and the anti roll kicked in, and shut all power down like it does. I wasn't racing, this was maybe 15mph, and a corner I routinely take at that speed. The next light I came too, I could feel the abs system engage, and when I took off from the light, it felt like the 4wd system was engaged. There were no funny lights, or anything else on the dash, except when the roll stability kicked on. I was only a couple blocks from home, so I shut off roll stability, but the other problems persisted. My question is this: could this be a wheel speed sensor, or does this soumd like an electrical problem? I ask about electrical problems, because earlier in the day, the dome lights quit coming on when the door opened, and the dimmer switch wouldn't change the brightness of the dash. Oddly enough, that problem went away on its own shortly thereafter.

Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to make sure I put enough info in to be useful.
 
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Old 12-12-2015, 07:50 PM
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Short gut reaction WAG: Look for a grounding problem. Start at the battery and work your way through the system, especially any ground in the exterior or undercarriage area, and under the dash.

Stand by for another better answer maybe. I hope. Good luck with it.
 
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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod
Short gut reaction WAG: Look for a grounding problem. Start at the battery and work your way through the system, especially any ground in the exterior or undercarriage area, and under the dash.

Stand by for another better answer maybe. I hope. Good luck with it.
Thanks, that's a good idea. The battery cables are corrosion free, but I'll give it a more thorough once over in the next day or so.
 
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