Symptom Chart

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Chart
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Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the ABS module
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • The red brake warning indicator and the yellow ABS warning indicator are always on
  • DTCs present in the ABS module
  • The red brake warning indicator is on and the yellow ABS warning indicator is not on
  • Brake fluid level low and/or brake fluid leaks
  • Brake fluid level switch
  • Parking brake switch
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator does not self-check
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Instrument cluster
  • ABS module
  • The yellow ABS warning indicator self-checks OK but automatically begins flashing
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • ABS module
  • HCU
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