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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2001SABLE LS, 4D SEDAN, 3.0 U, AX4SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONTROL
2001 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4S
Anti-Lock Brake System Control
2001 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 U, AX4SSECTION Anti-Lock Brake System Control
- Description
- Operation
- Component Locations
- Bleeding Brake System
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Connector Terminal Identification
- Trouble Shooting
- No Communication With Module
- Unable To Enter Self-Test
- Red Brake Indicator Does Not Self-Check
- Yellow Abs Indicator Always On, Does Not Self Check, No DTC
- Spongy Brake Pedal, No Warning Indicator
- Poor Vehicle Tracking During Abs Operation
- Traction Control Inoperative
- Traction Control Switch Indicator Inoperative
- Traction Control Cannot Be Disabled
- Traction Control Indicator Always On With No DTC
- Diagnostic Tests
- Notes
- Test A: No Communication With Abs Control Module
- Test B: Unable To Enter Self-Test - Communication OK
- Test C: DTC B1318 - Low Battery Voltage
- Test D: DTC B1484 - Brake Pedal Input Open Circuit
- Test E: DTC C1095 - Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Failure
- Test F: DTC C1145 (RF), C1155 (LF), C1165 (RR), C1175 (LR) - Wheel Speed Sensor Input Circuit Failure
- Test G: DTC C1222 - Wheel Speed Signal Mismatch
- Test H: DTC C1233 (LF), C1234 (RF), C1235 (RR) & C1236 (LR) - Wheel Speed Input Signal Missing
- Test I: Yellow Abs Indicator Always On, Does Not Self- Check, No DTCS
- Test J: Spongy Brake Pedal, No Warning Indicator
- Test K: Poor Vehicle Tracking During Abs Operation
- Test L: Traction Control Inoperative
- Test M: Traction Control Switch Indicator Inoperative - TAURUS Only
- Test N: Traction Control Cannot Be Disabled
- 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.