1998 Ford F-150: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 19, 2021 · Body, Electrical · IL

I have multiple issues that hit all around same time. Body rusted and water leaks getting the bcm wet which causes the truck to go haywire, lights flashing, doors locking and unlocking, radio stays on, caused multiple things to stop working, fuel tank leaks when filling it up where the fuel tank fill hose rusted into the tank, causing multiple vacuum leaks and horrible running conditions and truck dies if not holding clutch, gas and brake at light. Rear trailer wiring plug when it's connected causes multiple lights to stay on even though vehicle not running and everything off. Also melted all wires on 2 trailers causing shorted out lights, replaced clutch 2 times since purchase on 3rd clutch and mechanics not sure why even after showing them I am properly using the clutch system, not pulling heavy loads, or driving it like a race truck. ABS system light won't shut off even though no codes or problems with abs system, multiple vacuum leaks and can't get rid of running lean and bad O2 sensors even after replacing them all.

Filed Dec 17, 2011 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · WV

Experienced a complete failure of the hydraulic braking system due to corroded brake line from master cylinder to ABS controller.

Filed Mar 26, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 7,600 miles · AZ

At some point the cruise control on my 1998 ford f150 pick-up stopped working. As I seldom use it I'm not sure how long it was out. Next the #13 fuse failed. The replacement fuse failed immediately. With this fault I was unable to get the truck out of park if started in park. The ABS light was flashing and the brake lights did not work. Took truck to earnhardt's ford dealer for repairs. They traced problem to shorted brake pressure safety switch and speed control servo. Due to the defective brake switch the wiring harness was saturated with brake fluid. All three defective parts were replaced. These repairs cost $3,100 dollars. The mechanic (ken tueffel) stated I was very fortunate the truck did not catch fire. With the recent news reports on the ford pick-up cruise control brake pressure switch causing fires I believe ford motor company has known about the safety hazard of these switches for years and owe me a refund on these repairs.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Brakes · AR · crash · 2 injuries

Abs brake problems; when applying brakes in an emergency situation, under wet road conditions, the system locked up, resulting in a roll over. I had noticed this in the past and took it to a dealer and was told it was just the natural for a ford.

Filed Mar 21, 2003 · Brakes · 86,500 miles · OK

When applying the brakes, the pedal seems to jerk and slow to stop. When coming to a stop there is a ticking noise, it seem to be coming from the firewall. The ABS light has came on several occasion. I've had both set of brakes serviced and rotors turned three different times and still have problem.

Filed Nov 26, 2001 · Brakes · PA

While making a right hand turn consumer tapped the brakes and felt ABS coming on, but vehicle did not slowdown, had to use emergency brakes to stop, it usually happens with a hard turn, consumer felt that if it happened on a busy street someone could had been injured. *ak consumer stated that the wires which are going from brake to the right front tire, were giving a false reading of a tire lock up.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Brakes · ME · crash

Brakes failed after continous stop and go traffic. No ABS, no stopping 35900 miles.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Brakes · GA

While having vehicle serviced technician noticed rear brakes were not working properly due to ABS valve not working. Please provide fusrther information.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Brakes, Lights · OH

Ongoing problem with ABS brakes causes rear wheels to lock up when applying brakes on wet/damp road. It also causes extended stopping distance. Also, a problem with courtesy lights, and running tail lights momentarily remain on from 2 minutes up to 2 hours before turning off, even after vehicle was turned off. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Two months after I purchased the vehicle, I noticed when on icy, snowy, or similar slippery surfaces, the anti-lock braking system "locked-up" and did not "anti-lock" as designed. This is evidenced by my rear-end sliding around sideways and no reverse brake petal pressure. I had previously owned a vehicle that had anti-lock brakes and the brake petal would push against my foot and make a vibrating noise when activated. This does not occur on this vehicle. Also, when the vehicle is cold, all four brakes will lock up when any petal pressure is applied--especially at low speeds such as pulling out of my driveway or out of a parking lot. This was brought to the attention of the ford dealer nearest my residence (not the dealer I originally purchased the truck) on two separate occasions. The first time I took it in was at my 30,000 mile check-up about 10 months after I purchased the vehicle (august 27, 1998). They checked brakes and noted on the service invoice "could not verify." the second time I took it in was about 7 months later (march 8, 1999) after the winter season was over and had them check the system and no service was noted or performed. I took at face value that when they said nothing was wrong that there wasn't anything wrong. However, anti-lock brakes are not something that you can check year round but rather only when the pavement is slippery. They said they checked them by putting heavy pressure on the brakes and then pressing the gas pedal and ruled out failure of the ABS. I am here to tell you that even today, they still lock-up and do not function properly. I can send you photocopies of the service invoices if needed.

Filed Nov 22, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

At slow speed when brakes are applied, brakes don't work. Abs sensor has been replaced by dealer 5 times for this problem.

Filed May 11, 2000 · Brakes · WA

While driving, I would come up to a stop sign or light and apply the brakes and the left rear brake would lock up. I took it in and they looked at the brakes and said they were ok. I went to leave and it did it again. I went back in and told them that they were still doing it and they said that it was normal for the ABS to do that. I went back the next day and they adjusted the brakes and now they do what they are suppose to do. It could be possible that one of the self adjusters might not be working.