Ford Repair: ABS Light, ford explorer sport, market scan

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My truck is a Ford Explorer Sport 2001
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I have gone through one end to the other and have new disks and pads on all four wheels. How can I turn off the Light?
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Greg,

If the ABS light is on there is an ABS problem not related to the brake pads or shoes.  The light will not go off until it passes a self test.  Usually it is nothing more than a bad speed sensor causing the problem. Let me know exactly what type of vehicle you have and I may be able to tell you how to pull ABS codes and figure out why the light is on.

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Greg,

Your truck is new enough that a scan tool is required to access your ABS codes. You do not have to use a dealer as most all after market scan tools can access the codes. But before you pay someone to check the codes use a multi meter and check the resistance on the rear axle speed sensor.  It is mounted on top of the rear axle in the middle. Unplug it and with the meter set to ohms resistance touch the two terminals inside the speed sensor. If you get no reading the sensor is bad. They are cheap and easy to replace. Only one bolt holds it in. Once you replace it and start the vehicle your ABS runs a self test and if it passes the light will go off without any scan tool.

Good Luck!!!