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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 X, 4WD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMDIAGNOSIS & TESTINGSYSTEM PRECHECKSABS WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, Automatic
ABS Warning Light Does Not Light
1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION ABS Warning Light Does Not Light
- Remove and inspect ABS warning light in dash. If ABS warning light is okay, leave ABS warning light out, go to next step. If ABS warning light is blown, replace bulb. Go to CHECKING ABS WARNING LIGHT SEQUENCE.
- Connect a test light between ABS warning light socket positive terminal and ground. If test light comes on, go to next step. If test light does not light, repair open or short in ABS warning light feed circuit. Reinstall bulb. Go to CHECKING ABS WARNING LIGHT SEQUENCE.
- Open power distribution box (located on left side of engine compartment, near fenderwell). Remove ABS diode. Verify diode terminals are clean and firmly in place. Using a DVOM, check for continuity between ABS warning light socket ground terminal and diode terminal (Dark Green wire). If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open circuit in Dark Green wire. Reinstall ABS diode. Go to CHECKING ABS WARNING LIGHT SEQUENCE.
- Remove ABS system relay. Verify relay terminals are clean and firmly in place. Check for continuity between ABS diode connector Orange/Yellow wire and ABS system relay connector Orange/Yellow wire. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair open circuit in Orange/Yellow wire. Reinstall ABS diode. Go to CHECKING ABS WARNING LIGHT SEQUENCE.
- Check system ground eyelet located at left radiator support for looseness and corrosion. Repair as necessary. Remove ABS system relay. Check for continuity between ABS system relay connector Black wire and ground eyelet located at left radiator support. If continuity does not exist, repair open circuit in Black wire between ABS system relay connector and ground eyelet located at left radiator support. Reinstall ABS system relay. Go to CHECKING ABS WARNING LIGHT SEQUENCE. If continuity exists, reinstall ABS system relay. Replace ABS warning light. While looking for an intermittent failure, repeat steps 2) through 5). If intermittent failure cannot be found, go to ABS QUICK CHECK CHART.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.