During a trip from home to store, the dash lights for the ABS and brake system came on without any prior warning. Another driver made a u-turn in front of me prior to my arrival at the store causing me to have to apply the brakes in an evasive manuever. The brakes l,ocked up and caused me to lose control of the vehicle. Fortunately, I was able to avoid the collision. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop and they informed me that the ABS hydraulic control valve needed to be replace. They indicated that there had been 3 revisions of the original ABS system valve, indicating that mazda was aware that there had been a problem with this valve. We have never received any indication of a recall or problem.
1994 Mazda B-Series Truck: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 122 complaints about the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20031
- 20022
- 20012
- 19993
- 19973
- 19957
- 19947
- 19923
- 19911
- 19903
What owners say
One rear brake locks up under light braking when wet/icy or under hard braking when dry. Serviced and repaired by dealer repeatedly, including 2 complete rear brake overhauls. Nothing done to check out or repair the ABS as far as I know.
While driving ABS and brake light came on, indicating a problem with the systems. Abs system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Please provide further information.
When applying the brakes rear wheels lock up and won't release, especially in wet weather conditions. Vehicle has ABS only in rear. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Abs brakes on rear always been bad, very grabby, lockup with medium to hard pressure. Reported to dealer, checked, said "no problem found." there is a problem, there's always been a problem and now it is getting worse. I've almost had an accident on several occasions as a direct result of this problem. I've been living with it for several years, but it is getting to the point where it is extremly dangerous. I've set up an appointment with the dealer, but wanted it on record with you as well. Front spindle and bearing went out at 28,439 miles. Dealer replaced. It is going out again at 53,000 miles. Only supposed to be checked ever 30,000 miles not replaced!
On wet surface experience brake lockup and pedal faded (ABS). Tt
Rear brakes equipped with ABS system failed when contacted by water. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- What is wrong
- The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location.
- Risk
- If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall number 96V024002 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional
- What is wrong
- The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
- Risk
- When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
- Remedy
- A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall number 94V169002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck?
7 of 122 owner complaints about the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1994 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history