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NOTE: Ford DOES NOT provide a procedure to "flash out" codes or to retrieve codes with a generic scan tool for the 4 Wheel ABS system. A Rotunda NGS tester must be used to read and display codes.

1. Connect NGS Tester to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel, and select the vehicle to be tested from NGS menu. If NGS does not communicate with the vehicle:
- Check that the program card is properly installed.
- Check the connections to the vehicle.
- Check the ignition switch position.

2. If NGS still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the New Generation STAR Tester manual.
3. Perform the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If NGS responds with:
- CKT914, CKT915, OR CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP.
- NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for anti-lock brake control module, go to Pinpoint Test N.
- SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and perform self-test diagnostics for the anti-lock brake control module.

4. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to Anti-Lock Brake Control Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue diagnostics.
5. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, proceed to the Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.