How to read the ABD eroor code on 98 WS?

[98windstargl]

Hello,
I am new here . I have a 98 WIndstar Gl . The ABS light on when speed up 60MPH before. Recently, it got worse and the ABS light will on when speed up 10 or 20 MPH.

I tried to let Autozone help me scan the ABS error code out. But they told me on way to do it.

The hard thing is that the ABS light will off when you shut down the car and it will not appear when you turn the key on.

SO, my question is : how to scan the ABS error code out? ANy special tools need? OR the only way is to go to dealor?

Thanks.

[jr78]

I would check the front tone rings first, they are on the outer CV joints. Pretty common for them to break. The ABS light doesn't need to be on to get a code but I have only done it with a scanner.

[Flyingjackal456]

The most common cause of the ABS light to come on, is a fouled ABS wheel speed sensor... I recommend getting the codes scanned with an ABS scanner, otherwise you might end up replacing all 4 sensors for nothing.

I've never heard of tone rings breaking, but check it anyway I guess.

[98windstargl]

Thanks for all reply.

I have one ODBII code reader. But this one can not scan the ABS code.

I go to Autozone, their scanner does not scan ABS neither.

IF certain brand scaner can do it, could some one let me know it?

I do not want to replace all of four ABS sensor.

Thanks.

[Flyingjackal456]

Autozone sells an ABS scanner for like $300... otherwise pay the Ford diagnostic fee (i strongly advise against the dealer fees... it's cheaper to replace all 4 yourself, than to have Ford replace one with labor.)

[fireball0012]

a good abs scanner start at about $1000. try to find a good local shop that has one, they won't charge as mush as the dealer. it does though sound like one of the sensors is bad