2002 Ford F-150: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 3, 2013 · Engine · 160,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that after driving and parking the vehicle for approximately 15 minutes, the contact found that the vehicle had caught on fire. Prior to the incident the contact had noticed that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The police and fire department were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was later towed but was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised them that there were recalls on the vehicle that were never satisfied, but the contact was unsure of which recalls were open on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages was approximately 160,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2007 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · PA

In late summer of 2006, my 2002 ford f-150 began experiencing chassis electrical system malfunctions. Every time there was a rainstorm. Specifically, the windshield wipers ceased to work, the interior dome light would flash on & off, the blower motor for the heater would continue to run after shutting off ignition, the keyless entry system would not work, the ABS warning light would come on. I took the vehicle to ford dealer # 1 who, when I described the symptoms, stated immediately that the problem was due to water leaking past the lower windshield seal and shorting out the gem module and the fuse block mounted on the interior firewall. Dealer stated "this is an expensive repair, you might want to do the work yourself". As I didn't feel I had the ability to repair, I let it go for several weeks. In late november of 2006, I was driving to work before sunrise, in a very heavy rain, when the wipers shut off and the dome light came on making it impossible to see. I told my parents about this & they instructed me to take vehicle to ford dealer # 2 for repair at their expense. Dealer # 2 was aware of the condition as well. The estimate for repair was $553 to repair the electrical components damaged by the moisture, and the vehicle would then have to be taken to a glass shop to have the windshield re-sealed. The work was declined, and I contacted ford customer service explaining that as this was a safety related issue, known to both dealerships, I felt they should absorb some of the expense of making vehicle drivable during any weather condition. Request was denied. My contention is that since driving in a rainstorm without wipers and an erratic electrical system, and since both dealerships were acquainted with the condition, there should have been a voluntary recall, or at the very least, a tsb advising owners of the potential problem.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Brakes · 17,500 miles · OH

Abs system malfunctioned code reported by service tech was c-10-95 and stated that I would need to replace the hydraulic control unit. Failure occurred at only 17,500 mile on the unit.

Filed Jul 26, 2005 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · MT

(1) without warning the brake light came on due to a failure of a hydraulic control unit, which would have ultimately lead to a failure of the ABS system if it weren't for the awareness of the driver. The failure of the ABS could have lead to an even greater catastrophe than just the cost of parts and labor. (2) it is my understanding through my research and the word of the service department at bozeman ford dealership in bozeman, montana that this particular problem is not unheard of. In fact, it has become enough of a problem that ford has made an attempt to correct the problem, by replacing the old hydraulic control unit with another hydraulic control unit, in addition to an electronic control unit and a bracket that mounts the two together. Although ford has made an attempt to resolve the problem, they have not made any strides in issuing a recall for the faulty hcu. Instead of replacing a $300 part (which isn't even manufactured any more) three new parts are to be installed a price of nearly $1000 including labor. (3) the truck is currently at the dealership being repaired, and apparently we will be stuck with the entire cost of the larger figure above, simply because ford does understand that there is in fact a problem with the hcu, but fails to accept any responsibility for it, by refusing to place the part under warranty or issuing a recall a the sub-par hydraulic control unit.

Filed Mar 11, 2005 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · OH

The wire that was connected to ABS pump motor became corroded. As a result, the ABS system malfunctioned. The cause has yet to be determined.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Brakes · MD

While driving 55 MPH consumer applied the brakes, for a bump on the highway. A clicking noise was heard coming from underneath the dashboard. Abs braking system disengaged. Causing loss of braking power. Consumer released the brake pedal. Then reapplied the brakes in order to stop. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS modular needed to be replaced.