Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The ABS module is mounted to the HCU.
It is an on-board diagnostic, non-repairable unit consisting of two microprocessors and the necessary circuitry for their operation. The ABS module monitors system operation during normal driving as well as during anti-lock braking.
ABS module operation is as follows:
- Under normal driving conditions, the microprocessor produces short test pulses to the solenoid valves that check the electrical system without any mechanical reaction.
- Impending wheel lock conditions trigger signals from the ABS module that open and close the appropriate solenoid valves. This results in moderate pulsations in the brake pedal.
During normal braking, the brake pedal feel will be identical to a standard brake system.
Most faults that occur in the ABS will be stored as a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in the keep-alive memory of the ABS module. The DTCs can be retrieved by following the on-board diagnostic procedures.