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2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 W

Symptom Chart

2004 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 4.6 WSECTION Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TROUBLE SYMPTOM DETAILS

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
  • Circuitry.
  • ABS module.
  • No communication with the instrument cluster
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • The red brake warning indicator does not self-check
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • The red brake warning indicator stays on when the ignition is in RUN
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • Instrument cluster
  • The yellow anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator does not self-check
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuitry.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • Spongy/soft/low brake pedal with no warning indicator
  • Air in brake hydraulic system.
  • The stability assist control switch indicator is never on
  • Circuitry.
  • Stability assist switch.
  • Smart junction box (SJB).
  • The stability assist is inoperative
  • Circuitry.
  • Stability assist switch.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
  • The stability assist system cannot be disabled
  • Circuitry.
  • Stability assist switch.
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.
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