1998 WS picky ABS light

[Flyingjackal456]

my 98 WS is still not fixed 100%

on the highway if i go exactly 72 mph, after a few moments the ABS might come on. I've noticed anywhere over 70mph it will also come on just but less of a chance it will, or it'll take longer. I'm guessing it's a wheel speed sensor.

About 10,000 miles ago my ws needed a big brake job... i replaced all 4 calipers, all 4 disc/drum brake pads, 2 front rotors, master cylindar, and one brake line (broke during caliper replace) I also had Ford replace the ABS hydraulic unit, soon after the light came on randomly, i took it back, they replaced the Driver side rear wheel speed sensor.


I'm guessing it's another wheel speed sensor, i just don't want to get charged $100 for a $45 sensor

[Flyingjackal456]

i can't get the lugs off because Ford ovetorqued them when they replaced ABS sensor...now i gotta go yell at them

[jdipier2]

Originally Posted by Flyingjackal456

my 98 WS is still not fixed 100%

on the highway if i go exactly 72 mph, after a few moments the ABS might come on. I've noticed anywhere over 70mph it will also come on just but less of a chance it will, or it'll take longer. I'm guessing it's a wheel speed sensor.

About 10,000 miles ago my ws needed a big brake job... i replaced all 4 calipers, all 4 disc/drum brake pads, 2 front rotors, master cylindar, and one brake line (broke during caliper replace) I also had Ford replace the ABS hydraulic unit, soon after the light came on randomly, i took it back, they replaced the Driver side rear wheel speed sensor.


I'm guessing it's another wheel speed sensor, i just don't want to get charged $100 for a $45 sensor

mine does the same thing 2!! originally the abs light was on and i found out my ring on the axle broke. the ford dealership wanted 560 to replace so i took it someone who usually works on my car. its all fixed but if i go over 80 on the turnpike the abs light goes on. i freaked out and called the mechanic and he said if it happens take it back to him. the thing is i turn the car off and start it back up it's off. i did it another time and it went off after i shut the car off.... what is it???

[Flyingjackal456]

same here mine is at 72MPH it's fine if your under or over

I've also noticed that it I'm going 80-85 mph, and i slow down (as if approaching slower car in front) the ABS system kicks in and the pedal vibrates and it acts as a brake booster untill I go under 72MPH I'm not worrying untill the ABS starts pulling off to sides

Now some more testing...

* "Rebooting" the car will clear the light.
* While the light is illuminated, the van will not let ABS kick in,
just regular brakes and the wheels lock up (you should see
my wonderful lawn now ).

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I had the ABS unit replaced when one day I only had about 10% of my brakes. and then the light came on...I though the ford dealer screwed up the install so i took it back. They replaced rear-left speed sensor for like $250, I can buy the part and turn a wrench for about 2-4 bolts and do it for $43.