Anti-Lock Brake System: Description

1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 N, Automatic, E4ODSECTION Description
CAUTION: See ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

The 4-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is designed to allow the vehicle to stop in the shortest possible distance while maintaining full steering control. ABS system consists of an Electronic Control Unit (ECU), Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU), 2 front wheel speed sensors and toothed sensor rings, rear axle speed sensor and toothed sensor ring, acceleration sensor, system relay, pump motor relay, ANTI-LOCK and BRAKE warning lights and wiring harness.

NOTE: For more information on brake system, see BRAKE SYSTEM article in the BRAKES section.
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