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    Short buzz sound when coming to stop

    I recently replaced the rotors on my 94 Explorer 5-speed manual. I am the original owner I used rotors from a 1st gen Explorer from a junkyard...the junkyard rotors were never turned and in good shape. I cleaned the rotors, replaced the bearings, replaced the pads, and put it together like all...
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    Brake Light and Rear Abs Light!!!

    So here about a month ago, i got in a small accident, rear ended someone only screwed up my bumper. Right afterwards my brake light and rear abs light have came on and stay on, brakes work great. Master cylinder is full, float moves, replaced the rear abs sensor (only has one in the rear...
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    Rear brake problems...

    Hey everyone, I'm new here kinda. I've been lurking and learning for the past year or so ever since I got my 92 Explorer with a blown head gasket and rebuilt it. I've found a few threads about this issue but they're older and I didn't want to resurrect an old thread. I finally purchased new...
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    Everytime I come to a stop, the ABS kicks it, but breaks work great, so far...

    Yeah, I needed a vehicle, and was/am in no position to be picky. There are a few issues from the gate. I smell gas, and have recently found a little gas on the floor of my garage. As in the heading, every time I am nearly stopped, I hear the ABS noise as the brake pedal seems to go (if you...
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    ABS system replacement w/ proportioning valve?

    '93 Explorer XLT. Replaced the master cylinder and brake booster, and pedal goes to the floor. No leaks, no fluid lost. I suspect the bypass valve in the ABS pump is bad. (?) No way to determine. Can I just replace the ABS system with a normal proportioning valve and have a non-ABS system...
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    brake flush & bleed

    03 sport trac xlt 4wd i replaced two calipers and had some nasty contaminated brake fluid so i flushed all the lines at the same time by leaving the lines unattached and pumping the pedal. installed the two new rear calipers, fronts are still ok, and bled all four, one at a time, a few times...
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    1998 Explorer 4WD Eddie Bauer

    Hello everyone. I recently purchased a 98 explorer eddie bauer 4wd with 188,244 miles. I got it for dirt cheap. When I got it, I noticed the abs light was on. But the car was undriveable due to having no tags. So I got it towed home. Once I got my tags, I cranked it up checked all the bells and...
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    2007 ABS kicking on not touching brakes, cant move

    I have a 2007 explorer. All of the sudden my abs light came on and my abs kicks in without touching the brake. I can idle and move but as soon as I try to accelerate my abs kicks in and I come to a halt. Took me a long time to idle home the other day lol. I removed two ivd module fuses from...
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    1994 Explorer XLT ABS PUMP

    hello all have had brake problems for a while and finally took it in to my local Mechanic. he is saying my rear brake drums have not been working for a while (rust on drums no wear on pads) worse case scenerio , he says it could be the ABS Pump. (cost anywhere between $1000 and $1500) for pump...
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    99 Eddie Bauer AWD No Horn, No Cruise Control,ABS Light On

    Need Help! First my Cruise Control stopped working. Then the Horn stopped working. Now the ABS light is constantly on and the check engine light is on showing a PO500 code. Also my rear wiper motor lost power. I have replaced both front hubs and we think the connections are fine. Is there a...
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    1994 XLT - Wants to die on first start of the day

    Hi all, I have a 1994 Explorer with 55,x.. miles. I bought it from the original owners who used it as a tow behind. The old man passed away about 6 months ago, and it didn't see a lot of road action prior to that. When the car is cold, like the first start of the day, it will keep wanting to die...
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    02 Explorer Brake Question

    Need some brake advise. It's a 02 Explorer, ABS and 4 wheel disk brakes. My brakes were working fine on the Explorer then yesterday morning I started it up and the brake pedal pretty much goes to the floor. I can still stop the vehicle but it doesn't seem safe; too much brake travel and on...
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    Fors explorer v8 2005...check advtrac and abs lights on

    I have this 2005 ford explorer xlt v8. I just bought it. It has the check advtrac message and the sliddingcar symbol plus the abs symbol on the dash. Also the truck shakes when going like at 50mph and i apply brake. Can anybody tell me more about it? Can theshaking be related to the 4x4? I think...
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    Code U2023 3rd Gen Ford Explorer

    Today I was going to flush my heater core to prepare for upcoming winter because last winter my heater didn't impress me. I have an OBDII sensor I plug in and it connects to my phone, It gave me a Coolant reading of 195-199 degrees max and I was getting about 140 degrees from the vents (are...
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    ABS Light on, no DTC?

    The other morning the ABS trouble light came on when I started the engine and didn't go out. I borrowed an OBD scanner from a friend and it returned no trouble codes found. Is there a condition where the light is on and there are no trouble codes? I'm not that familiar with OBD. I know the...
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    2005 Mercury Mountaineer ABS Check Advtrac

    I have a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer V8 AWD. If I start on the road, and turn hard to the left or right, there is a loud whining noise and the car will disable abs and advtrac and drive normal. From what I have read this disengages the front axle and basically turns the car into a rear wheel drive...
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    Fishtailed so easily? ABS and Brake Light on?

    Hey guys! I just got my first car "truck"... it's a '92 Ford Explorer. It has the Red Brake Light and Yellow Rear Antilock lights on at all times. I've read online multiple times that this means something about being low on fluid? It appears to me that my brake fluid container under...
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    '94 Explorer Battery Drain -- ABS

    Background: I bought this vehicle which was a trade in at a dealership. It is a 1994 Explorer Limited 4x4, 4.0L with 100,000 Miles. The alternator looked brand new, the belts, were new, and the vehicle looked like it sat in a garage most of its life. No leaks, no warning lights, Interior looked...
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    Multiple ABS Codes

    I finally found someone to scan and find my ABS codes.. 8 years later. Anyway, here's what I got: C1185 - ABS Power Relay Output Circuit Failure C1155 - Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure C1096 - Pump Motor Open Circuit Basically, where should I start? I know the...
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    04 EX - ABS & Traction Control lights "ON"

    Hi guys, wanted to know if anyone had a problem with their ABS and Traction Control lights being on. Brief history, car was salvaged due to fire under hood...id10t hooked his amp up to the alternator rather than the battery...long story short, fixed that. Move ahead a week - ABS and Traction...
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    explorer abs, park and advancetrac lights on

    I recently just purchased a 2002 ford explorer Eddie Bauer with 220000 km's. It has some issues, such as the ABS light on, park light on, and advanctrac not working. does anyone have some info into this and is it possible they are all connected to one problem?
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    2002 explorer abs, park, advanctrac lights on

    I recently just purchased a 2002 ford explorer Eddie Bauer with 220000 km's. It has some issues but such as the ABS light on, park light on, and advanctrac not working. does anyone have some info into this and is it possible they are all connected to one problem?
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    Leaking hydraulic control unit

    I have discovered that it is leaking from the hydraulic control unit. When i use the brake it is leaking from a plug on the device. Is it possible to unscrew the plug and seal it? Regards Anders
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    ABS Tone Ring Replacement

    I'm glad I love my Explorer. Last week I replaced the thermostat housing to get rid of the jet engine in my engine bay. I can't believe how loud it was now that the cooling fan isn't working overtime. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6_k1KQq_FukTzR1VDFZeEQ1czA/...
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    couple of questions

    hey everyone just a few questions to pick your brain with. first, i ordered ranchos quicklifts for my 04 explorer but im waiting on brandons UCAs. im doing the rear brakes this weekend and im wondering what everyones thoughts are if i install the quicklifts in the rear while waiting for the...
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