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Old 04-23-2004, 01:28 PM   #1
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ABS light comes on after driving awhile

Recently my 99 Windstar ABS light started coming on. Only comes on after driving for a while. When the engine is turned off it goes off and stays off until it has been driven for a while. I read about other ABS postings that referred to the sensors. Does this sound like a sensor problem as well. If so can the sensors be serviced by a shade tree mechanic. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 04-23-2004, 02:58 PM   #2
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My 95 windstar had the same issue. The brake fluid was a little low so all I did was to top off the brake fluid and the problem went away, go figure.
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Old 05-27-2004, 11:53 AM   #3
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I had the same problem. One of the sensor rings on the front axel was cracked. The part is a dealer item and costs around $25. I had my repair done at a local shop and it cost me around $80. I'm not sure if it is a do it youself job.
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Old 10-03-2020, 02:22 PM   #4
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Did you try a code reader? That would go a long way with any dash lights
It helped pinpoint a faulty front left wheel sensor which was also tripping the tire monitor light. Very annoying to say the least. I’m sure many others have posted in front abs sensors.
If you can remove the tire safely and secure the vehicle with a jack stands, these can be replaced with basic tools. Some plastic was broken into the holster that was a PITA to remove. Had to dremel the hole to remove rust to reinsert to new sensor.
Why they have those two linked is simply baffling. The TPMS uses the revolution counter from the abs sensor to gauge the tires I guess.
Anyways, strongly suggest a scanner tool to plug into the port under the steering wheel column. Ordered the most economical ABS sensor from rock auto and both dash lights are off.
If I was to order the same, I would have bought the two front sensors and replaced both at same time. Hindsight.
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Old 12-16-2020, 12:21 PM   #5
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Re: ABS light comes on after driving awhile

I see this is an old thread, so I'll just share my experience for anyone who is having the problem now.
I had a problem with my ABS a while ago that turned out to be "worn out" rear sensors. The symptoms included ABS light coming on after driving a while, and sometime I'd get ABS action when stopping, especially when driving slow such as in a neighborhood.
The sensors for the rear wheels with drum brakes (possibly different for rear discs) have an iron or steel extension that is not fully protected from dust and grime. In my case those sensors corroded and wore down until the end, which is normally a straight edge, was shaped into a point. When this wears down the signal to the ABS is not as strong, especially at lower speeds.
Replacing the sensors fixed the problem.
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