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retiredtaurus · 05-30-2009, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Sterling_Six

Foggy: Have you taken it to the local Auto Zone, or Advance Auto? They may be able to read a Code.

Or take it to the nearest Local Brake (I suggest a couple of them) shoppe, and have them give you a diagnostic check or estimate on this.

I have found that when the ABS light comes on in a Ford,,,,it has something to do with on of ABS sensor monitoring the the braking system itself.

Update: I found this on other Theard....Hello,

Newbie here!

Wanted to ask if anyone has had to replace their ABS Module and done so with a refurbished one. I know from following the forums for a while that the ABS module on the Windstar has been a major problem due to heat warping the casing and circuit board.

I just had mine inspected due to lights coming on dash and pulled code 1185.
Local repair shop wanted $1200 to install, program, new module.

Found a local shop that sends in the unit to have the circuit board resodered and guarantees for the life of the unit for around $550.00

Curious if anyone else has gone this route to fix the ABS module issue?

Thanks for your feedback

Go to a junk yard and pull the ABS module off another car ($50.00) make sure you get a traction contol box if you have it. Otherwise you can get yours rebuilt for $170 at Mercury Sable Taurus Bosch ABS Pumps Commonly Failing

I did the junk yard way and my works perfect. NO RECODING neccessary after using someone elses module. Extremely tight space to get it out without taking out the pump but it can be done!
Let me know if you need help.