1996 Ford E-350: ABS light or ABS activating

6 of the 50 complaints about the 1996 Ford E-350 describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 12%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2006
2
2003
1
2001
2
1999
1
1998
3
1997
6
1996
6
1995
16
1994
8
1993
2
1992
3
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Brakes · 345,000 miles · CA

Abs sporadically causes difficulty in pressing the break pedal while rhythmically pulling hard right. Highway or surface speeds. Google has many with the same problem and no fix. No codes are thrown. Dealers are no help. Must disable the ABS by pulling the 60amp fuse.

Filed Jan 26, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Symptom is the ABS light on the dash comes on intermittently for a few weeks, then steady. When the light comes on, the ABS is inoperative (unsafe condition). The 1st hcu failed within 2 years ($550 to replace). The second failed just over a year later. The dealer mechanic says that he sees *lots* of these ($550 to replace each occurrence). Ford claims no responsibility. I have a class c motorhome based on the same '96 ford e350 chassis. The ABS light is coming on intermittently. I believe the hcu's that ford is installing are defective and they should design a better one (that lasts longer than 1-2 years). Currently, ford expects the customer to pay $550 every 1-2 years just to keep the ABS system functional. That's on top of any other normal maintenance the vehicle requires. Thanks.

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Brakes · NC

Abs system performing poorly.

Filed Apr 13, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · NC

Ongoing problem with ABS system failing to operate properly while driving. The ABS sensor light would come on. Also, transmission fails simultaneously/one or more wheels would lock up, and brake pads failed at 8-10,000 miles. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 23, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Owner has ABS brakes, ABS warning light came on while driving. When vehicle was taken to dealer he was told that their was a hydraulic failure.owner is very concerned about this problem.

Filed Dec 17, 1996 · Brakes · MI

Owner states that ABS brakes are not operateing properly, he notes that the front brakes have more pressure than rear brakes, resulting in costly repairs and poor brake operation.