Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Electronic Brake Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
RABS - Lamp ON/DTC 5 After Front Wheel Lock-Up In 4WD
Article No.
98-5A-21
03/18/98
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKES - RABS WARNING LAMP
ILLUMINATION AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK-UP
DURING 4X4 OPERATION - DIAGNOSTIC CODE 5
STORED IN MEMORY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/30/97
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LAMP - RABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION
AFTER FRONT WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING 4X4
OPERATION - DIAGNOSTIC CODE 5 STORED IN
MEMORY - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/30/97
LIGHT TRUCK:
1997 RANGER
ISSUE:
The Rear Anti-lock Brake System (RABS) lamp may illuminate after front wheel lock up during 4X4 operation. If Diagnostic Code 5 is found stored in
memory, then it is likely that the RABS module is sensing the vehicle is in 4X2 mode rather than 4X4 mode.
ACTION:
Install the RABS Service kit (F77Z-10B942-AA). The kit will provide a signal to the RABS module to ensure the RABS module can properly sense if
the vehicle is in 4X2 or 4X4. Refer to the Instruction Sheet included in the kit for installation procedures.
NOTE:
THE RABS LAMP WILL GO OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN UNTIL THE ABOVE
CONDITIONS, OR SOME OTHER ERROR, OCCURS AGAIN. HOWEVER, THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE WILL REMAIN STORED IN THE
MODULE'S MEMORY WITH THE LAMP OFF.
The RABS Service Kit (F77Z-10B942-AA) includes the following:
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One (1) Connector
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One (1) Wire (pre-terminated both ends)
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One (1) Instruction Sheet (I.S. 7286)
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F77Z-10B942-AA
Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS)
Service Kit
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 97-11-14
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
985A21A
Install RABS Service Kit
0.6 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
14401
42
OASIS CODES: 206000, 301000