1996 Explorer Anti-lock brake problem
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1996 Explorer Anti-lock brake problem
I have a 1996 Explorer XLT with a V6 engine. Last spring I noticed that the anti lock brakes were coming on on the front wheels when I stopped, even when the road wasn't slippery and the tire wasn't losing traction at all. My mechanic looked at it and said the left front sensor was not working below 5 mph and advised me to replace the sensors. They were only sold in pairs so I replaced both front brake sensors. Everything worked fine.
Now just 6 months later the same thing is happening again. Sometimes when I stop, even on dry pavement the front anti-lock starts working and the car takes longer to stop. I get no indicator lights or any other problems.
Now just 6 months later the same thing is happening again. Sometimes when I stop, even on dry pavement the front anti-lock starts working and the car takes longer to stop. I get no indicator lights or any other problems.
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I had the same exact problem with my 96 Explorer.... I had the sensors replaced, then 6 mos. later it started up again.... I had them replaced a second time (they were covered since I had them done at the Ford Service) and it has been almost a year now and they are fine. Maybe it was a bad batch of ABS Sensors?? Good Luck to you
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I had the sensors replaced again. It was 10 months after the first repalcement. Ford covered the sensors under warranty, so I suspect they had some bad sensors. I had to pay for the labor as it was not a Ford garage that did the work. However, the new sensors still itermittantly give a false signal and the anti-lock triggers, even whent he wheel is not slipping. This happens at speeds below 5 mph and seems to occur most often on smoother roads. Ford supposedly said just drive the vehicle more to keep the gear that the sensors read cleaner. 
Last edited by bruised knuckles; Oct 27, 2003 at 07:14 AM.
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