1996 Ford Ranger Brake and ABS Lights

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TORRESQT
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I have a 1996 Ford Ranger XLT, the brake and abs light has recently come on while driving, and stays on. I know it has to be a warning of some kind, just not sure of what, any help will be appreciated.
Jul 17, 2006 at 10:41 AM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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Have you checked your brake fluid level? Not sure if that will give you the ABS light on your model, but it will give you the brake light.
If that does not fix it, you will have to get the brake system codes read to trouble shoot what is causing the light.
Jul 17, 2006 at 11:36 AM
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TORRESQT
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I will do that thanks so much, for your help.

[quote:99bef18f01="Mikeybdman"]Have you checked your brake fluid level? Not sure if that will give you the ABS light on your model, but it will give you the brake light.
If that does not fix it, you will have to get the brake system codes read to trouble shoot what is causing the light.[/quote:99bef18f01]
Jul 17, 2006 at 11:41 AM

Suggested Repair

Check the brake fluid level first. If the lights stay on, have the brake system diagnostic codes read to identify the cause.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Ranger says the brake and ABS lights came on while driving and remain on. The expert recommends checking the brake fluid level, which can trigger the brake light, and having the brake system codes read if that does not resolve the warning lights.

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