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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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ABS keeps kicking on...Help

The ABS brakes on my 2001 explorer keep kicking on randomly making it hard to stop... but no light comes on...why is this?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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had the same problem with my 01 explorer sport it was the hub and bearing assembly the abs sensor is inside it
 
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Old Aug 18, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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I have the same problem and its driving me crazy. Shown it to a couple of local mechanics and they couldn't figure out the problem.

I have a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT - a little less than 45,000 miles.

Whenever I try to brake the ABS just kicks in - usually at low speeds. So the only issue is a problem with the ABS sensor?

Please help...kinda a newbie here...

Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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My vote would also be ABS speed sensor too.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Just had a similar problem with my Escape. Turned out to be the ring was cracked at the speed sensor. Cost about $35 at the dealer.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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I had the same problem as flybaby with a 05 F350. Ring was cracked at the speed sensor.
 
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