1995 Ford Econoline: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Brakes · 82,639 miles · CO

1995 ford e150 based conversion van has had the braking systems/ABS hydraulic control unit replaced twice in less than 83000 miles. Both replacements were done at ford dealers and copies of both invoices can be provided. Since this failure disables the ABS system and produces a hopping in the rear wheels I think this is a hazard that need to be looked into.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Brakes · 900 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. While driving approximately 35 MPH the "ABS" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 900. The current mileage was 108,000. Updated 1/25/10 *cn updated 01/26/10.

Filed Mar 27, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 20,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. After having the wiring harness installed due to the recall, the vehicle's horn and cruise control failed. The contact stated that prior to the installation there were no failures with these two components. He received another recall notice and took the vehicle in for service. The dealer stated that the repair had previously been performed. The contact also needed the dealer to inspect the ABS because the warning light illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it in order for the light to dim. The repairs would cost approximately $1,200 - $2,000 for parts, not including labor. The failure and current mileages were 20,000. Updated 04/11/08

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Electrical · 9,850 miles · GA · fire

Originally in dec 2004 while returning from a trip to st louis, mo I started having trouble with my ABS light, my speedometer hand intermittently going back to zero and the vehicle coming out of cruise control. It was originally thought to be an ABS brake problem so the speed sensor and the ABS module were replaced. The next time I went out on the road for the 4th of july 2005 weekend, we got as far as charleston, sc and had to put the rv in the shop because the cruise control and speedometer were both malfunctioning; the vehicle would come out of cruise and the speedometer would intermittently go from the correct speed to zero. Also the transmission seemed to be downshifting and upshifting at will. After that we brought the vehicle back to the house and parked it on the driveway. A couple weeks later I went out to move the vehicle and give it a wash job and clean it up a bit. It would not start upon examination I found that the power distribution box had some melted relays in it and the box itself was melted min a couple of places. We had to have a different wiring harness installed to get the vehicle running again. We felt that some of the ground wires had caused a short and that was what had melted the power distribution box. Later we saw that the power distribution box is located just below the reservoir for the vehicle brake fluid. The last item that became functional was the cruise control after replacement of the fuse for the horn which is located in the power distribution box. Then I saw where ford was doing a recall on their cruise control switches for several vehicles and since the econoline van is one of the vehicles that uses that cruise control switch, I feel that the econoline van should be included in the cruise control switch recall. My rv is on a ford econoline e350 van with a 460 cid v8 engine and an automatic transmission with overdrive. Vin #[xxx][xxx]. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Brakes · WA

Abs control unit failed 1996 and replaced. Failed again dec 2001 and replaced for $761. A multi-ton 15 passenger van should have working ABS brakes. With the repair cost, I suspect many owners are not fixing the defects and it is under-reported. Apparent part number change suggests possibility ford knows of a problem and has not reported it. Narrowly avoided major collision when ABS were inop.

Filed Nov 8, 2000 · Brakes · NE · crash · 1 injury

Abs brake failure. When applying brakes had extended stopping distance. Loss of effectiveness only on wet surface.

Filed Sep 17, 1997 · Brakes · GA

Abs brakes failed intermittently. Also ABS light came on/off. Dealer also replaced front brake pads due to uneven/severe wear.

Filed Feb 20, 1997 · Brakes · MN

On normal road conditions when stepping on the brakes the pedal vibrates and there is a loud noise/popping sounds and the steering wheel jerks badly. The system has ABS.

Filed Oct 11, 1996 · Brakes · KS

Abs brake failure, when applying brakes had extended stopping distance , loss of effectiveness only on wet surface.

Filed Apr 15, 1996 · Brakes · IN

While driving on the highway in wet road conditions the ABS brake system failed. Lease describe.

Filed Aug 9, 1995 · Brakes, Steering · TN

Abs: when braking, pedal feels puffy, vehicle pulls hard to right when braking past 10 MPH; steering column vibrates; chrome wheel cover turns black;pads worn.