2006 Ranger breaking problem
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2006 Ranger breaking problem
I recently bought a 2006 Ranger for $4000 with supposedly 110000 miles... I don't think I made a good deal... because I found the stabilizer end link in terrible shape which seems suspicious for this mileage in my personal opinion!? But this isn't the reason I am posting today... I have a serious breaking issue and I couldn't find explanation yet.
My ABS Light is on. When I slowly brake at low speed and when the brake is almost completely depressed... I hear a low humming sound, and the brake pedal seems to momentarily drop back just slightly. This also happens when I'm going down hill and breaking. For the most part, the car breaks, and it's only every 8th or 10th time braking that I experience this issue.
My guess is this is linked to the ABS... but I can't afford expensive service and need to resolve this on my own. Help will greatly be appreciate!!!
My ABS Light is on. When I slowly brake at low speed and when the brake is almost completely depressed... I hear a low humming sound, and the brake pedal seems to momentarily drop back just slightly. This also happens when I'm going down hill and breaking. For the most part, the car breaks, and it's only every 8th or 10th time braking that I experience this issue.
My guess is this is linked to the ABS... but I can't afford expensive service and need to resolve this on my own. Help will greatly be appreciate!!!
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Welcome to FTE.
The lit ABS light indicates that trouble codes are stored in the ABS controller & the ABS feature has been deactivated. So, run this puppy by a trusted brake shop or gararge that has a high end scantool that can scan & pull the ABS trouble codes & post All code Numbers, as they can offer up good trouble shooting clues.
If you don't want to do that, consider investing in an inexpensive ELM327 scantool configuration, like mentioned here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-scantool.html, using the software of your choice & ELM configuration that'll connect with your chosen viewing device, have it scan all of the vehicles controllers & post up All trouble code Numbers it finds.
The lit ABS light indicates that trouble codes are stored in the ABS controller & the ABS feature has been deactivated. So, run this puppy by a trusted brake shop or gararge that has a high end scantool that can scan & pull the ABS trouble codes & post All code Numbers, as they can offer up good trouble shooting clues.
If you don't want to do that, consider investing in an inexpensive ELM327 scantool configuration, like mentioned here https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-scantool.html, using the software of your choice & ELM configuration that'll connect with your chosen viewing device, have it scan all of the vehicles controllers & post up All trouble code Numbers it finds.
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The stabilizer end link breakage is a common problem on the Ranger and not unusual for your mileage. Besides the OEM parts repair route, there are some easy home-made fixes that are more durable than stock (pipe, threaded rod, and rubber bushings). There should be articles on the procedure somewhere.
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