ABS question - have it checked or not

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Jul 21, 2008 | 08:32 PM

Super Dave

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ABS question - have it checked or not

I was going down the interstate on Saturday night in my 05 f-350, My ABS light came on,and stayed on(no blink) I tried my brakes 2 times and they were fine, When I got a chance to pull over I didn't smell anything or here anything when I was driving. I was 3 miles from home so I drove it. When I started it the ABS light went out for about 3 minutes then it came back on. Sunday I started it and it has not come back on so 10 minutes or so I drove. Monday there has been no problem since. my question is- have it checked or not, I have other (Ford) trucks that I can drive so that is not my problems.

88"f-250 (4x4)plow truck-460 motor
97" f-450 stake body 460motor
05 f-350 (4x4) pick up turbo diesel
96" windstar

Jul 21, 2008 | 08:47 PM

Lou Braun

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Brakes need to work 100% on our heavy trucks. When the ABS light is on, the ABS system will not operate. Just because the brakes seem to work OK does not mean that you can depend on the anti-lock system working when you need it most.

An ABS light can be caused by simple things. A rear brake light not working, a blown fuse or the emergency brake partially engaged are a few of the many things that will turn that light on. It is worth your while to get the problem identifed and fixed.

Lou Braun

Jul 22, 2008 | 05:44 AM

Super Dave

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I will call for a appointment this today, and tell you of my result-Thank's Lou

Jul 23, 2008 | 05:24 AM

Super Dave

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I stopped at my garage today told him of my problem and he told me, I don't have anti lock brakes when the light is on, If it happens again bring it in.

Jul 23, 2008 | 06:44 AM

69cj

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Didn't they check for any stored codes??

Jul 23, 2008 | 09:33 AM

toolman05kr

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wheel sensors are a common failure on ABS equiped cars and trucks. have the code pulled, this should ID the problem, and for saftey's sake , get it fixed.