I try to stop it acts like im locking my brakes up

2005 FORD TAURUS
144,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHIPPYSEMPERFI
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when i turn my car on the first couple of times i try to stop it acts like im locking my brakes up so the abs kicks in and i have trouble stopping and it sounds like its grinding. after a couple minutes the abs light kicks on and the brakes work normal with no abs. i just changed the brakes 3 months ago. im not sure what is wrong with it could it be the brakes or the abs system itself?
Apr 19, 2010 at 10:37 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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If ABS light coming on than checking for codes should indicate to what is happening
It sounds like you may have a wheel speed sensor that is out. These videos will help us find the problem.

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

and

https://youtu.be/Pb6nXV-iamI

and

https://youtu.be/ANWVTh2RQoQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

Please run down these guides and report back.
Apr 20, 2010 at 9:18 PM