ABS problem on a 2006 Ford Escape XLT

Asked by Murray May 17, 2017 at 01:07 PM about the 2006 Ford Escape XLT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The ABS light keeps coming on even after the problem was fixed. Now I'm back to square 1 after changing the rear right sensor 2 times, rear left sensor 1 time, ran new wires to each rear sensors, changed the ABS module and pump. Now the light came on again saying there is a problem in the Rear right sensor. I can't keep doing this because the fixes are almost more than the car is worth.

All tone rings have been checked and I was told they are okay.

3 Answers

9,095

Sounds like a lot of guess work goin on here, the tone rings usually bbreak on those axels causing this issue, inspect them carefully by looking at them while turning the wheel, if the light comes on before the car starts moving then you have an electrical issue, if while it starts to move it's most likely mechanical, with incorrect readings from the tone rings. Check and make sure the rings are not broken or missing teeths and the sensors are seated close enough to read the ring

2 people found this helpful.

Thanks, The tone rings have been deemed okay, I just had an issue with the rear right and I changed the sensor with an old one that was diagnosed as no good. Now the right side is good and I'm getting a reading that the left rear is the problem. When I change the problem sensor everything works fine for about 10Km. I wish there was a way to bypass the ABS and have the 4x4 work I'm up to $2500 in parts and labor. , same price I paid for the truck. :-( The motor runs great so it's tough to give up on it. Maybe I should by another one arould the same year and keep this one for parts.

Your Answer:

Escape

Looking for a Used Escape in your area?

CarGurus has 4,934 nationwide Escape listings starting at $2,795.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bratts
    Reputation
    4,470
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,000
  • #3
    KenF
    Reputation
    3,770
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Edge
88 Great Deals out of 2,066 listings starting at $2,950
Used Ford Explorer
75 Great Deals out of 2,091 listings starting at $3,995
Used Toyota RAV4
100 Great Deals out of 2,715 listings starting at $2,500
Used Honda CR-V
88 Great Deals out of 4,524 listings starting at $440
Used Chevrolet Equinox
69 Great Deals out of 2,974 listings starting at $2,900
Used Ford F-150
309 Great Deals out of 13,933 listings starting at $1,712
Used Hyundai Tucson
91 Great Deals out of 2,357 listings starting at $4,895
Used Ford Escape Hybrid
18 Great Deals out of 910 listings starting at $5,990
Used Subaru Forester
28 Great Deals out of 1,325 listings starting at $2,295
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,136 listings starting at $3,995
Used Ford Focus
19 Great Deals out of 520 listings starting at $2,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.