ABS, traction control and 4X4 high lights are on?

JIR121653

MEMBER
2005 FORD EXPLORER
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
20,000 MILES

So, I have this Ford explorer and like a week ago all these three lights turned on I’m a just trying to do my own repairs. It’s kind of difficult because I really don’t know much about mechanical work but I’m not willing to give my hard-earned money to one more mechanic so that my car can stay the same or worse. I just need some direction on what it possibly could be?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,885 POSTS

Hi,

If the lights came on at the same time, chances are you have a faulty wheel speed sensor. That is the most common cause of all of the lights to turn on.

You have two ways to test this. First, if you have a live data scan tool, you can watch the wheel speed at each wheel and determine the one that is off. Or you can do it with a voltmeter or multimeter.

Take a look through this link and let me know if you are comfortable performing it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

If you do and find an issue, here is a link to help replace one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-abs-wheel-speed-sensor

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe