Intermittent ABS light, 4HI light flashing when in AWD

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Hey guys. I hope you can help me. I have been searching for an answer all over but I can't find anything pertaining to the 2nd gens. I have a 2005 Expedition and my ABS light will come on every so often. I was thinking that it may be an ABS sensor. But every time I get ready to take it to a place to have the light read, it's gone. My question is will a bad ABS sensor cause the truck to sense a wheel slip and cause the 4HI light to flash in AWD mode? Sorry if this has been answered. I searched and couldn't find anything. Maybe I haven't been using the right search words but any information would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Mine acted like that with bad wheel bearings; the wobble through off the sensors
 
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Thanks for the reply! I have checked the bearing and they are still ok. I was thinking it might be a bad ABS sensor throwing the intermittent light but my question is would that sensor affect the 4WD when in AWD.
 

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Absolutely that would cause it - if the sensors are dirty or what-not, maybe that too.

Good luck!
 
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Now I have to find a shop to read the ABS code when it pops up. Autozone can't read it.
 

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advanced auto sells a actron model CP9580A which will read ABS codes A few of their stores in my area also use these when reading codes for customers.
I believe they sell for approx. $200.00 I was lucky and got a brand new one from e-bay for $124.00 Has more than paid for itself a few times over.

Update just checked on e-bay and there are many new for under $130.00
 
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Yeah, but I have a scanner already. Mine just doesn't read the ABS codes. I was thinking about picking one up that does but I can't justify having 2 of them. Mine ran me about $150 back in 2007.
 

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dude - somebody will read those codes. Call around - maybe a local ford dealer? Don't spent more bucks than you have to.
 

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Yeah, but I have a scanner already. Mine just doesn't read the ABS codes. I was thinking about picking one up that does but I can't justify having 2 of them. Mine ran me about $150 back in 2007.

Sorry for the suggestion as I didn't realize you already had a code reader.
 
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No biggie man. I will try and call this used tire shop I used to put my wheels on that does all brake stuff too. Maybe they will have a scanner.
 

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Such a sore head loser. You still up on 8 mile road getting your mouth cleaned out.

Being that what you think your talking through The mouth you sit on
 
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what is selft ??

Its me emphasizing my typo cuz you get ***** when i do

Come ON Man, I know your better educated that that or does that type of talk get you excited? And you tell me you were a religious person.

My education and spirituality are not the topic. The topic is you being mean to somebody, me calling you on it, you whining and now stalking my replies to point out typos and getting passive agressive about it. Youre being a dick; even a worse dick than i am for messing up this guy's thread. Wanna talk more about it? Take it to PM.


ps, youre a Dick
 

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Its me emphasizing my typo cuz you get ***** when i do



My education and spirituality are not the topic. The topic is you being mean to somebody, me calling you on it, you whining and now stalking my replies to point out typos and getting passive agressive about it. Youre being a dick; even a worse dick than i am for messing up this guy's thread. Wanna talk more about it? Take it to PM.


ps, youre a Dick

Come ON Man, I know your better educated that that or does that type of talk get you excited? And you tell me you were a religious person.

Yes they are the topic as you are the one that had to revert to using that type of language

Again I though you were a better man(?) than that but you are just another holy roller that's preaches one thing and does the direct opposite.
 
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If this doesn't end now I WILL REMOVE ONE OR BOTH OF YOU FROM THE FOURM.
 

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well I am all for you removing both of us as I don't need someone using that type of language either so its your decision NO great loss on my part
 
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