1996 Ford Explorer antilock brakes

1996 FORD EXPLORER
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTBERG
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Hi,I have a 1996 ford explorer that ran find the last time we drove it on a regular basis. I had replaced all rotors and brakes less than 4500 miles ago.It has been sitting in the drive way since May 2009. Last week I took it for a run and found that when I press the brakes they work fine but just before the car comes to a full stop the antilock brake motor runs. It does not always do this but most of the time it does. It seems that if I press the brake hard for a fast stop it will work fine with out the antilock motor running. Now I am asuming that it is the antilock brake motor running but I think it is it. I ckecked all the brakes again and the electrical connections for the ABS. What could be causing this?
Jan 23, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you had the computer scanned for codes? Chances are you have a bad wheel sensor, or one if them is dirty and don't work properly.
Jan 26, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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