1994 F-150 XLT Ext. Cab shortbed w/ the 5.8L automatic "Centurion package". It's got 167k miles on it and going strong except for the occasional reasonable worn part. I also own a 2000 F-250 with the 7.3L and very much a Ford guy except I'm not a add-on trick guy. I run'em the way they come.

The other day on the F-150 the ABS light started flashing & blinking 3x, then 2x. I've read some other posts on this board and I know the series of blinks is giving a fault code. The most common fault mentioned is the "clockspring". With the 3-2 blink, does that mean it's the clockspring, or something else? Whichever it is, where do I find it, how much, and how hard/easy to swap out?

 

Just to be sure, I went out and disconnected the battery for about 15 minutes to be sure it smply wouldn't reset itself, but no luck.

 

check all your fuse lights.
stop light fuses.

 

CORRECTION - I said ABS light above, when what I meant to type was blinking "Airbag" light flashing 3x by 2x.....sorry.

 

when you have a blown fuse abs light turns on.

 

Was gonna reply to this the other day, but saw ABS and didnt. if yer talkin yer Airbag light blinking 3x 2x, I believe that IS the clockspring. I had the one in my 94 Bronco replaced a few years ago. My mechanic said I could have done it with my Chilton's and a good set of tools, but bein a relative rookie at the time, I didn't want to risk it with the Airbag. I think all told, parts and labor that job was 200 bucks. Hope that helps

The Admiral

 

How much was the clocksprijg? And I understand it's located in the steering column? Does that mean from underneath the access panel underneath the column, or does the steering wheel itself need to be taken off? I've got no problem wrenching into it. Just need to know the general direction to dive towards.

 

To access the clockspring you actually have to remove the airbag. The spring itself is underneath the bag. I can't remember how much it cost, but Im sure anyone of the parts supply joints like Car Quest or Pep Boys could get one for you.