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Old Sep 8, 2020 | 12:12 PM
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ABS Light - 4WD Light

2007 Ford Escape XLT 3.0L 170K

Hello all. The ABS light is on steady and the 4WD light flashes. There are times when I press the brake pedal and everything feels as it should. But, there are other times when I press the brake pedal and it feels like the ABS system has engaged. This can happen at any speed. Rolling up to a stop sign at 5 KM/h for example. In addition, when this happens I can hear a faint ticking sound that appears to be coming from the dash / front console.

Your time and assistance will be greatly appreciated. Peter
 
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Check for a broken ABS tone ring on one of the front axle shafts. Really common failure on these critters.



 
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
Check for a broken ABS tone ring on one of the front axle shafts. Really common failure on these critters.
Thank you for the prompt reply. Much appreciated. I should have mentioned this in my original post. The truck was in the shop last week to have the exhaust flex pipe replaced. I had the mechanic check out the tone rings. They appear to be fine.
 
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Then scan the ABS system to see what it's complaining about.

 
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Then scan the ABS system to see what it's complaining about.
Will do that when I visit him next. Could one or more bad sensors produce the effect that I discuss in my original post?
 
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Hard to say. Guessing is likely to be unproductive so I'll pass on that.

Follow the data.
 
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Hard to say. Guessing is likely to be unproductive so I'll pass on that.

Follow the data.
No worries. Thank you so much for chiming in. Have a wonderful week!
 
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