ABS light
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Originally Posted by RJExp.
I am getting an ABS light randomly during driving. Is the speed sensor usually the problem or can the wheel sensors go bad also? If the speed sensor goes bad does that cause problems with the transmission shifting?
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ABS Sensor
Originally Posted by gj953
Where can you get these for $10? I just called the ford dealer near me, and they quoted me $20.86 for one.
Last edited by Mhowe; Nov 13, 2004 at 11:19 AM. Reason: Left out the quote
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Great thread! Glad I can save some $$ by a simple DIY fix. I just went outside and crawled under the rear end to see the sensor as iceman explained. One question. What exactly do I ask for at the parts store -- it has been referred to as speed sensor, differential sensor, ABS sensor, etc.
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"What exactly do I ask for at the parts store -- it has been referred to as speed sensor, differential sensor, ABS sensor, etc"
I asked for, "The speed sensor on the rear differential..." and the parts guy interrupted me and said, "no problem." I asked, "is this a common failure?" (Knowing of course that it is because of this awesome forum) and he said, "well, it's used on every heavy duty truck Ford makes."
$26 and a tube of dielectric and I was out the door.
you can go under the truck one time if you take a 3/8" socket, ratchet, your new part, a flashlight, your dielectric grease, and a rag.
I asked for, "The speed sensor on the rear differential..." and the parts guy interrupted me and said, "no problem." I asked, "is this a common failure?" (Knowing of course that it is because of this awesome forum) and he said, "well, it's used on every heavy duty truck Ford makes."
$26 and a tube of dielectric and I was out the door.
you can go under the truck one time if you take a 3/8" socket, ratchet, your new part, a flashlight, your dielectric grease, and a rag.
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ABS computer failure
ABS light on all the time. Took to shop (not dealer) who reported the code suggested the ABS computer is bad. Iv'e read posts suggesting ABS light often caused by rear wheel sensor. Should I attempt computer replacement? Its expensive ($800 at dealer) and I'm note sure I can do it myself. Any input is welcome. Thanks.
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My ABS light came on in my 2000 Navigator the other day. Read this post. Bought the part at the dealer for $22 and changed it in less than 15 min. Problem solved.
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Glad we could help 
Mark my words, this WILL BE THE NEXT RECALL!!!!
LIKE I SAID BEFORE, MY VEHICLE CYCLED THRU ABS at around 5mph and coasted in 'sputters'(ABS release of brakes) about 3 feet before stopping fully.
Mark my words, this WILL BE THE NEXT RECALL!!!!
LIKE I SAID BEFORE, MY VEHICLE CYCLED THRU ABS at around 5mph and coasted in 'sputters'(ABS release of brakes) about 3 feet before stopping fully.
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