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I have a 1997 F-150 without ABS. In the rain it tends to slip when I begin to brake. Feels pretty dangerous to me. My ? is, does anyone know if it would be possible to put an ABS system on? What would be the difficulty, can I do this myself, and what kind of cost am I looking at. Any help will be greatly appreciated. 
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Dave Powell
Hey Sergeant. Are you sure your pick-um up truck does not have ABS Brakes on the rear wheels only? Look at your rear end. I mean your trucks rear end. You should have a plug near the top front of the housing. When you turn your key to the run position, but dont start. Do you have a yellow ABS Come on then go out? Dave
Hey Sergeant. Are you sure your pick-um up truck does not have ABS Brakes on the rear wheels only? Look at your rear end. I mean your trucks rear end. You should have a plug near the top front of the housing. When you turn your key to the run position, but dont start. Do you have a yellow ABS Come on then go out? Dave
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 04-Jul-02 AT 10:59 AM (EST)]Before I bought my new F150, I looked at a real cherry '98. I wanted 4 wheel ABS and it only had the rear wheel. It seemed logical that, in the factory, they would have a 'kinda plug-in add on. I learned it is a complete different system, and the cost and time to retrofit would have been huge.
Incidentally, this info is not just from a Ford place that didn't want to bother. I worked with a guy locally who is a real master mechanic. He has impressive credentials and writes a "car advice" column. He took the trouble to look up all the appropriate parts for me.
MrBSS
PS: I agree with the previous poster that you probably have rear wheel ABS. If I remember correctly, all of the "new generation" trucks do. But, if you have the "Heavy Duty" 1997, it is actually the earlier generation.
Incidentally, this info is not just from a Ford place that didn't want to bother. I worked with a guy locally who is a real master mechanic. He has impressive credentials and writes a "car advice" column. He took the trouble to look up all the appropriate parts for me.
MrBSS
PS: I agree with the previous poster that you probably have rear wheel ABS. If I remember correctly, all of the "new generation" trucks do. But, if you have the "Heavy Duty" 1997, it is actually the earlier generation.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 06-Jul-02 AT 11:42 PM (EST)]speaking of brakes, had to get new front brakes with only 32k on truck. had oil changed at ford and had them do the brakes,, 480 bucks man, didnt think it would be much more higher than at a brake shop. now rear ones need replaceing. with 38k,, ford wanted 550 bucks and on tv the advertised 89 bucks. for what vehicles i wondered. gonna have goodyear do it for 200 bucks.
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