I have a 1990 7.3 IDI (see info below) My antilock I guess RABS light comes on when I turn on the key and when I start the engine the light goes out. When I move the vehicle a few feet the antilock light on the dash comes back on and stays until I shut off the key, When I repeat the process it does the same thing. Any help on what is the problem
Could it be in the RABS circuit of what. Help
Will it hurt to drive with the light on?
Larry
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1990 Ford F250 XLT, 7.3 IDI with E40D and 3.55 rears, Banks Sidewinder Turbo with 3 inch Flowmaster Delta Flow muffler, Transmission Temp Gauge, Boost Gauge and Pyrometer gauge and a new paint job. Better known as the Grayhound, long legged, fast and powerful. Retired Truck/Bus driving Instructor
I wouldn't assume the ABS circuit is bad. I started having intermittant ABS light on my 1992 F250 and was tempted to blame the light. Lots of rear brake work later (bad cylinder, worn shoes, sticking emergency brake) I concluded that it was a good thing I actually checked the brakes out. Now, no light except on startup and dramatically improved braking. Good luck.
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1992 F250 stretch cab, non-turbo 7.3 Jasper rebuild tested at 185 HP by Jasper; 5 speed manual; converted to dually with proper axle, wheels, brakes, springs; converted to 8x8 flatbed; 3.5" exhaust south of the Y-pipe. Various things replaced, but all pretty much stock.
Just installed new brake shoes, seals and cleaned the system good. New brakes really stop the truck. E-brake works good. sets and releases good. next thing to check is the RABS sensor. I will also replace the old fluid.
I noticed when I crawled under I felt the differential housing and it was very hot to the touch after driving solo for 22 miles, is that normal? any other suggestions
Larry
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1990 Ford F250 XLT, 7.3 IDI with E40D and 3.55 rears, Banks Sidewinder Turbo with 3 inch Flowmaster Delta Flow muffler, Transmission Temp Gauge, Boost Gauge and Pyrometer gauge and a new paint job. Better known as the Grayhound, long legged, fast and powerful. Retired Truck/Bus driving Instructor
I have the same trouble with my truck with the light on. i just did the rear cables, shoes and a hold down kit and the light is still on. Not sure of the trouble.
GREG
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I have the same problem and a Ford Diesel mechanic told me there was a sensor under the hood right behind the passenger side battery that can cause problems with the light. I'm at work now so I can't provide a picture of it for you. I have not tried replacing this myself yet so I'm not sure if that is the cause of mine being on or not.
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2004 F250 164 Kilometers. Bought in Nov/08
lgettler and Hugh I have emailed RABs info for your trucks to you both enjoy...........
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93 F250 7.3 IDI S/C XLT 4X4 E40D 3.55LS, Captains chairs, Tutone Mocha, Leer 48" Hiboy cap, FR & RR hitches, full DeeZee running boards. Factory ordered/delivered Jan 93 has 160K+, it's basically a stock truck with all the Ford options, just no disc player.
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