e11even Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hi, My ABS warning light came on a couple days ago. Its still on. I haven't tested the ABS but today when I braked to stop on a downhill the car's dipped sharply and I heard a grinding noise and felt it through the pedal. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11even Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 Could the brake pads be worn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 hi yes the pads are worn out... change them asap or you could have to replace the disks as well... do not drive it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11even Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thanks Steve. Will have them seen to today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11even Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ok, the brake pads are fine (not even halfway worn). And the grinding/screeching noise happened on a bumpy uphill yesterday when no brakes were being applied. And the car feels like its floating around on its axles, and when you steer it takes a while to respond... what could this be??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I suggest you have the suspension/steering checked out before driving the car again. Something is definitely not right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Your drop links may have parted company or your front springs have snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11even Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks Stef and Bruce. Will have that looked at. Is it something I could replace myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Whatever has happened it sounds like its taken out the and sensor/wiring or reluctor ring. A broken drop link is more a DIY job than a spring although both are straight forward enough with the correct tools. Without inspection we are clutching at straws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11even Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Stef, Took it in and once up on the lift we spotted the right rear wheel was loose! Wheel bearing f'd. Replaced that and now all good. ABS light also off. Thanks for the feedback though, without this forum I may not have deemed it serious enough to have checked out this promptly and the wheel could have come off! And this forum would've had one less member. In essence Ford Owners Club saved my life. Cheers, L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Glad to hear you have found the problem, and pretty quickly. I did think your problem was on the front of the car, certainly not with a rear bearing - I guess that's where the Internet has its limitations. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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