Abs & Gear Problem?
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Abs & Gear Problem?
Last saturday I was traveling Georgia I 16 toward Savannah @ cruise speed of 70mph. Suddenly the speed dail dropped to zero and the motor stalled briefly with my foot on the gas padel and the speed arm moved left to right, like a windsheild wiper, and then the ABS light came on. "what the hell!!" I immediately pulled over and stopped. I shut down the engine and pulled out my owner's guide that stated if the light stayed on I should have it serviced immediately. Well, I cranked up again and noticed the light did not come back on. I thought, " maybe the darn computer's acting up"
The ABS lit off and on for the next several days and I had called my mechanic to have it looked at by this coming tuesday. So I continued driving, "Ole Betsy" I call her, on little short trips all week long with no problem until this past saturday....all hell!! broke loose. I was on all little stretch doing about 55mph ABS light came on and with my foot on the gas the truck was slowing down and the engine racing, ( as if out of gear).... I pulled over and shut down like before, but when I started up again, I could only move in the low gear (is this a trans problem,I thought?) Well I limped home, stalling traffic behind me for at least the next five miles. There's more I could say, but hope this was not boring.... Will fill you in after my shop visit.
The ABS lit off and on for the next several days and I had called my mechanic to have it looked at by this coming tuesday. So I continued driving, "Ole Betsy" I call her, on little short trips all week long with no problem until this past saturday....all hell!! broke loose. I was on all little stretch doing about 55mph ABS light came on and with my foot on the gas the truck was slowing down and the engine racing, ( as if out of gear).... I pulled over and shut down like before, but when I started up again, I could only move in the low gear (is this a trans problem,I thought?) Well I limped home, stalling traffic behind me for at least the next five miles. There's more I could say, but hope this was not boring.... Will fill you in after my shop visit.
Last edited by jaygee; Apr 2, 2006 at 08:51 AM.
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Rear ABS Speed Sensor / Water Instrusion Under Seat
Welcome to FTE. Just a quick FYI, you should always post the year and engine type of your Ranger, or include them in your signature. 
The symptoms you describe are very consistent with those of a fairly common problem: a bad rear ABS speed sensor. This sensor is located underneath the truck, mounted on top of the rear differential. An inexpensive part and pretty easy to replace (1 bolt).
If your Ranger is an '00+, there is another possible issue that can cause almost identical symptoms: water intrusion at the electrical connector located underneath the driver's seat. See: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...2&postcount=10
The symptoms you describe are very consistent with those of a fairly common problem: a bad rear ABS speed sensor. This sensor is located underneath the truck, mounted on top of the rear differential. An inexpensive part and pretty easy to replace (1 bolt).
If your Ranger is an '00+, there is another possible issue that can cause almost identical symptoms: water intrusion at the electrical connector located underneath the driver's seat. See: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...2&postcount=10
Last edited by Rockledge; Apr 2, 2006 at 11:09 AM.
