2002 F150 XLT Supercrew 4x4 5.4L V-8, non-7700 payload

Was feeling a little grinding in the front end a couple weeks ago. Turned out to be simple, brake pads were low, and the wear indicator was causing the mild vibration (though no noise). Replaced the pads, all was good.

Then in the middle of a 50 mile drive around the area, the ABS light comes on. Found the front right sensor was bad. Replacement at Advance Auto, and anywhere else local for that mater, was $130. Found one on Amazon for $15. Put it on, ABS light went off, all is good. Drove probably 30 miles over the course of the next day, then light came back on. Tested the same sensor, and get no resistance. So the new one is bad.

Did I just get what I paid for (cheap part) or is there something else going on?

Thanks,
Kevin

 

If there's no visible signs of damage to the new sensor I would say it's a cheap part and didn't hold up.

 

your almost better off to buy a new hub/ bearing unit with the pickup already installed... Could be the new pickup was a few thousands too long and the tip wore off by contacting ring inside the hub ?