Dt*: the contact stated the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently, but there were no problems with the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the ABS sensor was replaced, but this did not remedy the problem. The manufacturer and dealer have not been alerted.
1998 Ford Taurus: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 545 complaints about the 1998 Ford Taurus describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs warning light started to flash while driving at 35 MPH. When this occurred excessive force had to be applied to depress the brake pedal, causing extended stopping distance. The failure was caused by the ecu and hcu. The parts were replaced.
I have a 98 ford taurus and the ABS light came on the brakes were not working properly. They would kick back and I could hear a popping sound. So I took it to a care place and the hooked it to the computer it said a bad passenger rear sensor. $200 later the problem wasn't fixed. Now they say it is the main modular sensor oh that's $700. Well the bad thing is I know of 2 other people that have the same problem. This car is suppose to be a safe vehicle. But I'm not impressed and would never buy one again. I think with this many complaints there should be a recall.
The ABS light comes on intermittently. Took it to the service station today and they told me the ABS computer went. At only 67000 miles? What gives? $600.00 repair. Also door ajar light stays on all the time. Had to disconnect the bulb in the interior lights so the battery doesn't run down. Car squeaks when making turns, A/C rattles. Not happy with this car at all.
While driving from 35 MPH and above grinding and pulsation from front brakes lead to replacment of brake pad and rotors three times at 40,000 miles ABS "electronic control unit" replaced 50,000 miles $700 repair.
Vehicle accelerates to 3 rpms when in park. Abs light stays on since rack and pinion was replaced 8-9 months ago.
At slow speed when braking the ABS system failed to stop vehicle causing accident.
Abs brakes failed. Yh
Rotors failed and wiring assembly for ABS failed causing brake failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on front disc brake rotor protectors currently being installed on certain vehicles
- Some vehicles will be delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Important pre-delivery information regarding some vehicles delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Subject regarding vehicles which will be delivered with covers over the front brake rotors
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Ford Taurus abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 Ford Taurus?
9 of 545 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Taurus (2%) 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 1998 Ford Taurus?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford Taurus
Coil spring 33Adaptive cruise 27Sudden acceleration 24Brake failure 22No deployment 20Grinding brakes 19Jerking 14Headlights 12Fire or smoke 11Seat belt 11Transmission failure 11Check engine light 9Stalling 9Fuel pump 8Hesitation 7Slipping 7Power steering loss 6Won't shift 5Tire blowout 5Won't start 5
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