ABS light on '98 expedition
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ABS light on '98 expedition
The ABS light came on the other day. I replaced the front pads about 5 weeks ago, it is driven daily. 1998 -5.4 -125k
My wife is about to take it on a 2000 mile trip and I am wondering what the issue may be. Then I can decide how quickly it needs fixed.
thank you
My wife is about to take it on a 2000 mile trip and I am wondering what the issue may be. Then I can decide how quickly it needs fixed.
thank you
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Not sure if this is your issue or not, but I recently replaced the ABS sensor on top of the rear diff in my EXPO after looking at the ABS light for about 3 years, and whala, problem solved. Really wish I would have just did that 3 years ago.
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Thanks all..
I removed, cleaned and reinstalled the front two sensors. This has caused the light to go out for now and the pedel has stopped pulsating (like warped rotors). So I beleive I fixed it for 10 minutes of my time. I did locate the rear sensor and if the light comes back I will pull and clean it too.
Thanks for all the help, saved me lots of time and probably cash.
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Where is it at?
I have had an ABS light on for years and was told that I need to change the computer.
However, I would like to check those sensors (as the light has gone off and on). I have a 98 expedition 4.6. Where do I check for those sensors? How did you clean it up?
However, I would like to check those sensors (as the light has gone off and on). I have a 98 expedition 4.6. Where do I check for those sensors? How did you clean it up?
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NOW! -- my light is back on and the pedal is pulsating aging.. perhaps one of the sensors is bad. Going to reclean them to see if they picked something else up today. I would recommend removing the wheel and rotor to clean the whole deal for the front.
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Had light come on the other day in 99 Expy
I was driving the other day and the ABS light came on. I looked online to see what the problem might be and this forum was a great help. Everyone said check the rear differential sensor first. So I pulled the sensor and cleaned and reinstalled but did not fix. Local store had part in stock and replaced in ten minutes. Light is off now! I'm a college kid who fixed this sensor in the parking lot with a small socket set. Anyone who can find the rear differential can do this. Its right on top. Only twenty two bucks for sensor and a little dielectric tube at the counter.
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I had an intermittent ABS light come on -- nothing noticeable in the pedal. Replaced it in under 20 minutes, love this site and love how helpful you all are - thank you so much. The light is off, hopefully stay off. If it's the front I think it will be a little more involved 
. THanks again, love when there are pics.
. THanks again, love when there are pics.
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