LS V8-3.9L VIN A (2003)
Wheel Speed Sensor: Customer Interest
ABS/TCS - Warning Lamp ON/DTC's C1145/C155 Set
TSB 04-22-13
11/15/04
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1145 AND/OR
C1155 STORED IN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) MODULE
FORD:
2003-2005 Thunderbird
LINCOLN:
2003-2005 LS
ISSUE
Some 2003-2005 Lincoln LS and Thunderbird vehicles, equipped with a bolt-on wheel speed sensor, may exhibit the ABS and traction control or
advance trac warning lamp illuminated, with DTC C1145 and/or C1155 stored in the ABS module.
ACTION
Refer to the following Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Per the DTC, replace the appropriate front wheel speed sensor. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 206-09. Apply a thin film of XG-3-A
(Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound) to the O-ring, and the portion of the sensor which is located in the bearing
cap. This includes coating the sides and the end of the sensor cylinder (Figure 1).
2.
Vent the front bearing cap by drilling two (2) 1/16" diameter holes along outside edge of the cap, in locations shown on Figure 2 (illustrates