Hi, community I am at a point where I think my time with the LS is OVER! I have an issue with the ABS that started 5/30/15 while on highway felt a slight vibration pulled over noticed a scrubbing noise and vibration in the pedals. This progressively got worse, went to local mechanic got a free brake inspection and brakes were good as well as rotors all the way around! Mechanic advised me to go to the Ford dealer to have an diagnosis on the ABS system, went there spent $99.95 and they stated that there is an issue with the wheel sensor on the right rear. They also stated that the suspension is in need of repair as well which I'am aware of and in no rush to fix at the moment, that is visible in the photos with the white lithium grease to eliminate noises and squeaks. In the photo below the yellow arrow is where the sensor is the red arrow is the axle (I think). Dealer stated that the wheel sensor(yellow arrow) is contacting the gear or the axle(red arrow). This is causing the ABS motor to turn on and do what its designed to to which cause the grinding noise with the brakes and vibration in the pedals. The wheel speed is incorrect which interferes with the sensor and the ABS due to the contact. The whole job per the Lincoln(Ford) Dealer is $3000 to fix all the issues honestly the value of the car isnt even that if it is, its not by much!
Has anyone had this similar issue and YES I used the search function but nothing detailed to this specific issue, I have been quoted $90 to replace the sensor and labor, I have been putting a lot of money into this car and its reaching a boiling point! I need this car to drive to work it is my main car so Im not sure if replacing the wheel sensor and eliminating the contact will fix the issue with the ABS motor turning on! I need to drive this car at least until I can trade it in, and when I do I need a fix so that its not evident that there is an issue so I can get the most trade in value. Need some help and advice if anyone has experienced this same issue. What can be done!
2001 LS V8 Non-Sport
Thank You!
Has anyone had this similar issue and YES I used the search function but nothing detailed to this specific issue, I have been quoted $90 to replace the sensor and labor, I have been putting a lot of money into this car and its reaching a boiling point! I need this car to drive to work it is my main car so Im not sure if replacing the wheel sensor and eliminating the contact will fix the issue with the ABS motor turning on! I need to drive this car at least until I can trade it in, and when I do I need a fix so that its not evident that there is an issue so I can get the most trade in value. Need some help and advice if anyone has experienced this same issue. What can be done!
2001 LS V8 Non-Sport
Thank You!