ABS Light flashing
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: League City
ABS Light flashing
Guys, need some advice.
While driving around yesterday, I started up and pulled away in a rush. My ABS light started flashing intermittently, and while driving the speedometer would continually cycle from the current speed down to 0, then go back up to the current speed, and down again.
After having stopped at the next destination, when I started up again, it has not done it again since.
I am thinking it must be the ABS sensor on its way out. Or maybe worn disk pads?
Does anybody have any ideas?
While driving around yesterday, I started up and pulled away in a rush. My ABS light started flashing intermittently, and while driving the speedometer would continually cycle from the current speed down to 0, then go back up to the current speed, and down again.
After having stopped at the next destination, when I started up again, it has not done it again since.
I am thinking it must be the ABS sensor on its way out. Or maybe worn disk pads?
Does anybody have any ideas?
Cargo Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,292
Likes: 6
From: Ardenvoir, Washington
Got my VSS sensor from Napa.. they call it an ABS sensor.. go to www.napaonline.com and plug in p/n 530780. They are $10.49. Easy to replace.
New User
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
The ABS flashing is the code you need, count the number of flashes and this is what is wrong with your system (start vehicle, light should go solid, then start flashing, and then stay solid). Do it two or three times to verify the number, then do a search for "ABS flashing 12 times" and you will figure this out.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: League City
Since my last post the symptoms has changed to a solid ABS light, No speedo, and a flashing O/D light flashing OFF.
I replaced the ABS sensor over the weekend, with no change in symptoms.
Tranny shifts normal, except when I decelerate it will kick back one out of O/D.
The O/D switch also do not seem to work.
I am suspecting the O/D switch, or a harnass problem.
I have ordered the AutoEnginuity Ford bundle, so I will pull the codes when I get it. Guess it is the only way to know.
Just as a side note, I have noticed what I consider torque converter slip, in DP settings 80E and 120.
I replaced the ABS sensor over the weekend, with no change in symptoms.
Tranny shifts normal, except when I decelerate it will kick back one out of O/D.
The O/D switch also do not seem to work.
I am suspecting the O/D switch, or a harnass problem.
I have ordered the AutoEnginuity Ford bundle, so I will pull the codes when I get it. Guess it is the only way to know.
Just as a side note, I have noticed what I consider torque converter slip, in DP settings 80E and 120.
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 152
Likes: 0
From: Yacolt, Washington
Could be a broken wire in the gear selector stock, had to have mine replaced when the OD started flashing.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: League City
I think I have some resolution. Yesterday I read somewhere that a bad earth on the driver side headlamp could cause the ABS light and the flashing O/D.
Interesting enough, I replaced my driverside head bulb about a week ago, because it went dim. Thought it was the bulb.
Then last night the new bulb went dim too, and I figured it can be a bad earth.
When I got home, I touched around on the headlamp harnass, looking for a bad connection.
So this morning when I started up, the ABS light and flashing O/D is gone, and the dim bulb is bright again.
This weekend I will look for, and try to correct the earth.
Interesting enough, I replaced my driverside head bulb about a week ago, because it went dim. Thought it was the bulb.
Then last night the new bulb went dim too, and I figured it can be a bad earth.
When I got home, I touched around on the headlamp harnass, looking for a bad connection.
So this morning when I started up, the ABS light and flashing O/D is gone, and the dim bulb is bright again.
This weekend I will look for, and try to correct the earth.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
How does the headlight earth affect the abs light? I think I may be having this problem also bacause my turn signals are not working either... I have a new vss to put in anyways but I dont think it is going to fix the problem.
My symtoms are abs light, no turn signals, no speedo which leads to flashing od light. Ill have to check my headlight to see if it is dim but I dont think it is...
My symtoms are abs light, no turn signals, no speedo which leads to flashing od light. Ill have to check my headlight to see if it is dim but I dont think it is...
