Testing Sequence

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Windstar and 1996 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected and reconnected, abnormal drive symptoms may occur while Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. Vehicle may need to be driven more than 10 miles to relearn strategy.

When diagnosing ABS system, use test procedures in order they are presented. Using other than recommended procedure could result in wasted time and/or unnecessary replacement of parts. Recommended sequence for diagnosing system is:

SYSTEM PRECHECK .
ABS QUICK CHECK CHART. See Figure .
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS using TROUBLE CODE DIRECTORY table.
SYMPTOM TESTS using SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC CHART. See Figure .