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Jan 22, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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EpicCowlick

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From: North of Salt Lake City

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Originally Posted by Jones02SportTrac

Posting info for future searchers. My ABS light was on at all times. I removed the rear differential sensor and cleaned it. Reinstalled and problem solved.

One final follow-up: The cleaning didn't last long. After a day or two the ABS light came back on. I picked up a new sensor at AutoZone for $19 and installed. Now the problem is REALLY solved. The ABS light has been out for two weeks and I'm happy. Wouldn't have passed a safety inspection with that light on.

Jan 23, 2009 | 06:30 AM

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projectSHO89

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From: St Louis

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Originally Posted by Jones02SportTrac

Since it's been intermittent before, it might still be. Give it some more time to be certain you had a weak or "flaky" rear diff sensor and that you've fixed it.

That's not their usually mode of failure although it can happen.

Steve