1999 Ford Explorer: ABS light or ABS activating

8 of the 1,347 complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2025
5
2022
1
2021
5
2020
16
2019
1
2018
3
2017
6
2016
10
2015
20
2014
16
2013
10
2012
8
2011
9
2010
3
2008
1
2007
5
2006
27
2005
5
2004
31
2003
30
2002
53
2001
2
2000
12
1999
8
1998
21
1997
14
1996
38
1995
23
1994
92
1993
94
1992
20
1991
28
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 5, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · NV

They fix the cable for speed control deactivation switch and is said they should check ABS module and fix as necessary they never did just switch cable that's all

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 97,000 miles · NY

After making right turn, ABS light came on. Instrument dials started jumping. Vehicle shut off and would not start afterwards.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Brakes · 51,373 miles · CA

The ABS hydraulic brake line from l/h fender ABS component to r/h front brake assembly was rubbing against the steering column which caused it to wear. *nlm steel brake line was replaced.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Body, Brakes · VA

Consumer states the ABS system failed.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Automatic transmission is slipping in any gear. It doesn't shift gears correctly when accelerating. Transmission only shifts correctly into 1st gear, and double shifts into 2nd and 3rd gears after letting off gas. Transmission shifts sometimes from high to low, causing vehicle to pull. Overdrive light intermittently would go on and off. Was repaired at dealer. On 1-18-2001. Dealer replaced multiple parts in transmission 02-15-2001, transmission locked up and wouldn't move.torque converter and pump with housing were replaced. On 6-29-2001, transmission was still pulling. Dealer replaced a stuck evr valve and replaced it. *ak front and rear rotors warped, dealer replaced, ABS light illumianted, dealer replaced rear speed sensor, brakes are noisy. Passenger window shakes, dealer lubed tracks. Motor makes rattling noise when being driven steadily. Steering gets stiff and makes a whining noise. Air conidtioner was repaired. Goodyear tire blewout, this tire was a replacement for firestone recall 00t005.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Brakes have been a problem since december 2000. There has been extended stopping distance. Also, brakes constantly squeaked. Abs light was repaired, but intermittently went on and off. Dealer stated "that ABS light being on would not affect brake system". On july 10, 2001, brakes were still squeaking. Consumer left vehicle at dealer's for a month, and dealer stated that rotors were warped, and pads worn out. Dealer resurfaced and replaced pads for both front and rear rotors on dec-20-2000. Also, dealer replaced pads again on 4-27-2001. On 6-29-2001, brakes had excessive brake dust. Dealer couldn't find problem. On 7-10-2001, dealer test drove and heard squeaking. Dealer cut and replaced rotors. But, problem still exists.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Brakes · GA

Vehicle is a 2wheel drive vehicle but it has a 4 wheel drive system inside of vehicle. Abs braking system lights comes on when applying brakes. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

Speed control cable was replaced for recall 99v062000/ manufacturer's 99s09. After vehicle came from dealer ABS light came on & stayed on. Abs light didn't come on until speed control cable was replaced.

Service bulletins that may apply

May 1, 2002 Service bulletinConcerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion
Sep 1, 2001 Service bulletinConcerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining
Aug 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise
Jan 22, 2001 Service bulletinAir bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes B1994 and / or B1998 stored in memory
Sep 20, 1999 Service bulletinInformation for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
Sep 1, 1999 Service bulletinA condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on vehicles built prior to...
Aug 1, 1999 Service bulletinSubject regarding vehicles exhibiting an ABS lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1676 in self test
Aug 1, 1999 Service bulletinCustomers may perceive a condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on...

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported May 18, 1999 · 15,681 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied.
Risk: This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line.

Recall number 99V123000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1999 Ford Explorer abs

Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Ford Explorer?

8 of 1,347 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Explorer (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Ford Explorer?

There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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