Safety Warning
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1998 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 6 (Anti-Lock/Traction Control)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2000 Mercury Mystique, 2000 Mercury Cougar, and 2000 Ford Contour. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Description
- Operation
- Component Locations
- Bleeding Brake System
- Trouble Shooting
- Abs Warning Light Does Not Self-Check, Always On, With No DTCS
- Brake Warning Indicator Does Not Self-Check
- Brake Warning Indicator Remains On With Ignition Switch In Run
- No Communication With Abs Control Module
- Poor Vehicle Tracking During Abs Operation
- Spongy Brake Pedal With No Warning Indicator
- Traction Control Is Inoperative
- Traction Control Indicator Is Inoperative
- Traction Control Cannot Be Disabled
- Traction Control Indicator Remains On With No DTCS
- Unable To Enter Self-Test, Communication Okay
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Symptom Tests
- Abs Warning Indicator Does Not Self-Check, Always On, No DTCS
- No Communication With Abs Control Module
- Poor Vehicle Tracking During Abs Operation
- Spongy Brake Pedal With No Warning Indicator
- Traction Control Inoperative
- Traction Control Indicator Is Inoperative
- Traction Control Cannot Be Disabled
- Unable To Enter Self-Test
- Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- DTC B1318: Battery Voltage Low
- DTC B1484: Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit
- DTC C1095: Pump Motor Circuit Failure
- DTC C1145: Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
- DTC C1155: Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
- DTC C1165: Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
- DTC C1175: Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit Failure
- DTC C1222: Wheel Speed Signal Mismatch
- DTC C1233, C1234, C1235, C1236: Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing
- 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.
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