ABS and stability control system are illuminated on the dash?

2008 FORD ESCAPE
144,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORRECTIONSGIRL2
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What does it mean if your ABS and stability control system are illuminated on your dash?
Nov 23, 2024 at 9:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If they both came on at the same time, chances are you have a wheel speed sensor that isn't working.

As far as what it means, the ABS and Stability are non-functional until the problem is resolved. It doesn't mean you will lose the brakes or anything like that.

By any chance, have you had the computer scanned to see if there are codes specific that may help me point you in the right direction? Also, do you have a scan tool that can read live data?

If you do, connect it to the vehicle and go to the wheel speed sensor/ABS section. Drive the vehicle and see if all-wheel speeds are the same. If one is off, that is where the problem is coming from.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

Nov 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM
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CORRECTIONSGIRL2
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Thank you! I do have a scan tool I have to check if it has live data.
Nov 23, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

You are very welcome. Let me know what you find. Also, see if there are codes you can access.

Take care,

Joe
Nov 23, 2024 at 10:11 PM