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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997EXPLORER 4D UTILITY, 4.0 E, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD
Anti-Lock Brake System
1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Anti-Lock Brake System
- Description
- Operation
- Bleeding Brake System
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Trouble Code Tests
- Notes
- Test A: Intermittent Valve Failure
- Test B: Main Relay Failure
- Test C: Battery Voltage High
- Test D: Battery Voltage Low
- Test E: Left Front Inlet Solenoid
- Test F: Left Front Outlet Solenoid
- Test G: Right Front Inlet Solenoid
- Test H: Right Front Outlet Solenoid
- Test J: Rear Axle Inlet Solenoid
- Test K: Rear Axle Outlet Solenoid
- Test L: Left Front Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure
- Test Ll: Left Front Speed Sensor Coherency Fault
- Test M: Right Front Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure
- Test Mm: Right Front Speed Sensor Coherency Fault
- Test N: Rear Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure
- Test NN: Rear Axle Speed Sensor Coherency Fault
- Test P: Left Hydraulic System Malfunction
- Test Q: Right Hydraulic System Malfunction
- Test R: Rear Axle Hydraulic System Malfunction
- Test S: Motor Triggered But Did Not Run
- Test T: Abs Acceleration Switch Circuit Failure
- Test U: Motor Running But Not Triggered
- Test V: No Communication
- Symptom Tests
- Notes
- Symptom A: Unwarranted Abs Activity
- Symptom B: Wheel Lock-Up
- Symptom C: Hard Or Soft Brake Pedal
- Symptom D: Lack Of Deceleration During Medium Or Hard Braking
- Symptom E: Vehicle Pulls During Braking
- Symptom F: Abs Warning Light On Intermittent
- Symptom G: Loss Of Power To Abs Control Module
- Symptom H: Intermittent Diagnosis Procedure
- Removal & Installation
- Adjustments
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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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.