Symptom Tests: Notes

1996 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 X, 4WD, AutomaticSECTION Notes
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC CHART

Symptom Description Refer To
Unwarranted ABS Activity SYMPTOM A 
Wheel Lock-Up SYMPTOM B 
Hard Or Soft Brake Pedal SYMPTOM C 
Lack Of Deceleration During
Medium Or Hard Braking SYMPTOM D 
Vehicle Pulls During Braking SYMPTOM E 
ABS Warning Light On Intermittent SYMPTOM F 
Loss Of Power To ECU SYMPTOM G 
Intermittent Diagnosis Procedure SYMPTOM H 
RENDER: 1.0x

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