My ABS light came on a while ago and I heard from someone that fords are know for the ABS light to go on and I should not worry about it. I just want to know what you guys think I should do. should I worry about it. My truck is not acting wierd. Is there any way I can check it myself and make it go off?

 

Check your brake fluid level.

 

I will check it. but I think the Brake light will come on if it is low not the ABS light. thanks for your input.

P.S. Don't be so angry. I would have read the manual if I had one.

 

I had the same problem with my 99. There is a VSS/ABS sensor above the drive shaft on the rear diff. That was my problem. Don't know if this is your problem or not. Also my speedometer was wacked out as well.

 

The ABS light comes on if you're low on fluid.

The RTFM reference was meant to be humerous, sorry if you took it any other way.

 

No. I wasn't offended by what you said. I just wanted to let you know that I didn't have a munual. I figured if it were that stupid of a question you would not take the time to write back. anyway, I checked the level and it was not very low but I filled it back up to the max line. It hasn't come back on yet but I will see when i Drive it tomorrow.

 

Here is a quote from a post I did a few weeks ago. I have an appointment the 29th. Actually the brake fluid is a good and simple thing to check. After having those issues with the Spedo I think my computer is the issue and not the rear diff sensor but I shall find out.

Subject: 2006 F350 Lariet ABS Light

To Whom It May Concern:

This is a log of the ABS Light problem that I have been having for the past 8 months since purchase of above truck.

1. May 2006 (4368 miles) – While towing a empty car hauler the ABS light came on. The cruise control was activated then suddenly stopped. I reset the cruise control and it stopped aging along with the ABS light kicking on. The light stay on for approximately another 130 miles. The following day the ABS Light had reset. I stopped at Cal Worthington Ford but was told that they could not look at my truck unless the light was on.
2. June 2006 ( 5200 miles) – Same situation as above except it occurred while leaving Anchorage and heading back to Valdez. Stayed on the entire 305 miles.
3. July 2006 ( 6500 miles) – Once again the same situation as above. Occurred while heading back to Valdez. This time I did observe that right before the ABS light kicked on the Spedo dropped to zero than jumped back up to highway speed as the ABS Light kicked on.
4. August 2006 (Started at 7800 miles) – This time I was towing my 36’ 5ther on a 2000 mile trip through the Yukon. About 150 miles from Valdez it kicked on and stayed on the entire trip. This also occurred with a side trip to Skagway without the trailer. The only exception is that I was able to utilize the Cruise Control on this side trip.
5. Oct 2006 (10500 miles) – Same story with 5ther but to Fairbanks this time. Seekings Ford had no techs available when I stopped in.
6. Nov 2006 (11500 thru 14500 miles) – Three trips to Anchorage. Two with trailer and one without. In all cases same issue with ABS. I did stop in Cal Worthington the morning of the 3rd trip and was told this time that they did not necessary need the ABS Light on to look at the truck. Talked with the Service Rep about speed sensors in the wheels and he informed me that it was more than likely the Speed Sensor computer. Might not have that exactly right.
7. Nov 2006 (14500 Mile) – Wife driving to school to pick up kids. She stated the spedo just quite working for 10 minutes then magically began working again. Of course when it started the ABS Light kicked on.

So as you can see it initially started with towing trailer but has progressed to doing it with or without a trailer attached. Will try to established an appointment in Dec to have this looked at.

Revised 21 Nov 06

 

Wow. now that you mention it I think my light came on after towing my 30' travel trailer home from Lake Havasu for the first time. I havent had the probloms with the speedo or cruise control. Maybe it has something to do with the trailer brakes because I have towed my boat a million times with no problems and the only thing different is the fact that it doesnt have brakes. also it weighs less.

I checked my fluid and filled it but the light is still on. I think I am going to take the rotors off and take the sensor out and clean it and see if it does anything. I will also keep an eye out for a speedo problem.

 

Go here to download a manual for an F-250:

http://www.analogstereo.com/ford_f250_owners_manual.htm

Go here to download a manual for an F-350:

http://www.analogstereo.com/ford_f350_owners_manual.htm

 

Mine come on after it snows, and the road are wet. I will just go ot by it self.

 

I'll download the manual at work. Dial up at home. SSSLLLLOOOWWWWW. With every thing that I have going on I would bet its my Speed Sensor Computer. Have an appointment but wouldnt you know it IF it is the computer they might have to order it from the lower 48. Takes a few weeks so I have to make another 12 drive later in the year. ARRGGGG. YOU spend $50k on a truck they should fly the mechanic to me.

 

You would think spending $50k on a truck you wouldn't have these problems.

 

My '99 250 6 spd. has had this problem for one year. ABS light on Speedo not working. I have replaced the ABS sensor in the Diff. three times and the light and speedo works for a short time.

 

my 2002 has had the light on since i bought it in 03 . watch out on slick pavement replaced sensor on top of rear diff.cured my problem.