RABS problem 1997 Ranger - Ford Ranger Forum

Fatboy · 04-20-2009, 01:13 PM

Forum: I have a 1997 Ford Ranger 3.0 with the rear ABS (RABS) system. The ABS light comes on and stays on if the parking brake is depressed (on) at start up or if it is pressed after start up. The ABS light does not come on if started with the park brake off and does not come on when braking. Anyone experience this before? What could cause this? Thanks.

WesternPaRanger · 04-26-2009, 07:20 PM

don't start it with the brake on, or push the brake while it's running and you're good... Just kidding, it takes some time to get an answer as pointed out due to this being a new site and although I don't have a clue, somebody does.

ford-rocks3 · 04-30-2009, 01:39 AM

when the parking brake is on pull the lever to release it and with your foot push the parking break further up while holding the lever open and hopefully your brake light will turn off.

Fatboy · 05-04-2009, 02:04 PM

Thanks for the input. My problem was with the resistor that is located in the main fuse box under the hood. $13 part from Ford. Was able to diagnose after receiving a shop manual CD puirchased on-line.

**Jon** · 05-05-2009, 07:48 AM

Welcome Fatboy!

WesternPaRanger · 05-06-2009, 05:18 PM

oooh, someone with a CD full of Ranger info.......Maybe someday I'll ask what all they say causes my ABS light to stay on all of the time and then why my check engine light comes on and off and on and off. Then maybe I can pull the electrical tape off of my dash........

Bill · 05-08-2009, 09:15 AM

WesternPaRanger, start with cleaning the sensors, two for the front and one in the back. CEL, have the system scanned, some auto parts stores do it for free to sell the parts.

04-20-2009, 01:13 PM	#1
Fatboy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	RABS problem 1997 Ranger Forum: I have a 1997 Ford Ranger 3.0 with the rear ABS (RABS) system. The ABS light comes on and stays on if the parking brake is depressed (on) at start up or if it is pressed after start up. The ABS light does not come on if started with the park brake off and does not come on when braking. Anyone experience this before? What could cause this? Thanks.

04-26-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
WesternPaRanger Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Amishland Posts: 68	don't start it with the brake on, or push the brake while it's running and you're good... Just kidding, it takes some time to get an answer as pointed out due to this being a new site and although I don't have a clue, somebody does. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape and a sawzall don't bother...

05-04-2009, 02:04 PM	#4
Fatboy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	RABS follow up Thanks for the input. My problem was with the resistor that is located in the main fuse box under the hood. $13 part from Ford. Was able to diagnose after receiving a shop manual CD puirchased on-line.

05-05-2009, 07:48 AM	#5
Jon Administrator Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 448	Welcome Fatboy! __________________ *Jon* Have you registered??

05-06-2009, 05:18 PM	#6
WesternPaRanger Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Amishland Posts: 68	oooh, someone with a CD full of Ranger info.......Maybe someday I'll ask what all they say causes my ABS light to stay on all of the time and then why my check engine light comes on and off and on and off. Then maybe I can pull the electrical tape off of my dash........ __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape and a sawzall don't bother...

04-30-2009, 01:39 AM	#3
ford-rocks3 mudmudmud Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	when the parking brake is on pull the lever to release it and with your foot push the parking break further up while holding the lever open and hopefully your brake light will turn off.

05-08-2009, 09:15 AM	#7
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	WesternPaRanger, start with cleaning the sensors, two for the front and one in the back. CEL, have the system scanned, some auto parts stores do it for free to sell the parts.

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