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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1998TAURUS V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLRELAYS AND MODULES - BRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULEDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Electronic Brake Control Module: Description and Operation
1998 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Description and Operation
The anti-lock brake control module is located on the hydraulic control unit located in the front of the engine compartment on the LH side of the vehicle.
The anti-lock brake control module operates as follows:
- If the anti-lock brake control module senses that a wheel is about to lock, the anti-lock brake control module activates the appropriate inlet valve in the brake pressure control valve block, which closes that valve. This prevents any more fluid from entering the affected brake.
- The anti-lock brake control module then looks at the wheel again. If it is still decelerating, the anti-lock brake control module opens the normally closed outlet valve in the brake pressure control valve block, which decreases the pressure trapped in the line.
- Impending wheel lock conditions trigger signals from the anti-lock brake control module that open and close the appropriate solenoid valves in the brake pressure control valve block. This results in moderate pulsations in the brake pedal.
- During normal braking, the brake pedal feel will be identical to a standard brake system.
Most malfunctions which occur to the anti-lock brake system will be stored as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the keep-alive random access memory of the anti-lock brake control module. The DTCs can be retrieved following the on-board diagnostic procedures.
The anti-lock brake control module operates as follows:
- If the anti-lock brake control module senses that a wheel is about to lock, the anti-lock brake control module activates the appropriate inlet valve in the brake pressure control valve block, which closes that valve. This prevents any more fluid from entering the affected brake.
- The anti-lock brake control module then looks at the wheel again. If it is still decelerating, the anti-lock brake control module opens the normally closed outlet valve in the brake pressure control valve block, which decreases the pressure trapped in the line.
- Impending wheel lock conditions trigger signals from the anti-lock brake control module that open and close the appropriate solenoid valves in the brake pressure control valve block. This results in moderate pulsations in the brake pedal.
- During normal braking, the brake pedal feel will be identical to a standard brake system.
Most malfunctions which occur to the anti-lock brake system will be stored as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the keep-alive random access memory of the anti-lock brake control module. The DTCs can be retrieved following the on-board diagnostic procedures.
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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.