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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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ABS Dash Light On

On my 1999 Ford Explorer, my ABS Dash light came on a few weeks ago (80,000 miles). I know that my breaks still are working fine, just no ABS. My question is, is there anyway to tell which sensor is getting the bad reading (whether it's bad or dirty) without having to pull the tires and rotors?

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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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The ABS light might also indicate low brake fluid. What does your owners manual say? If there is an ABS problem, you will need to have the trouble codes pulled.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 03:18 PM
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Hi 87 xlt.

Owners manual says the red light indicates low fluid, but I have checked it anyway, and it's good.

How do you "pull" the error codes from the computer?

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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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I think there is an ABS data port where a scanner can be hooked up to pull the codes. See if Autozone can do this.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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I just had this on my 00 explorer my neighbor pulled the codes for me (he works for aford dealer) turns out it was the rear abs sensor which is located on the rear diff. when Igot the part the guy told me this part had been superseded. which probably means ford needed to redesign it . I think it cost me about 27.00 and was pretty easy to install
 
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