Low Speed ABS Stop Test

1993 Ford Pickup F250, 2D Pickup, 5.0 N, Standard, M5OD-R2SECTION Low Speed ABS Stop Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Ford Explorer and 1993 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before performing test, wet down stopping surface to aid test procedure. Drive vehicle at about 10 MPH. Press brake pedal enough to lock all 4 wheels. Momentarily lock-up is permissible.
  2. If one wheel does not lock consistently and ABS warning light is not on, go to UNWARRANTED ABS ACTIVITY TESTΒ  . If one wheel does not lock consistently, but other symptoms exist, go to BRAKE SYMPTOM TESTΒ  . If one wheel locks and ABS warning light is not on, go to SYMPTOM BΒ  under SYMPTOM TESTS. If one wheel locks consistently and ABS warning light is on and stays on, go to OBTAINING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TESTΒ  .
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