Brakes - ABS Lamp ON DTCB2607 May Be Set

Article No.
01-6-1

04/02/01

^ BRAKES - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP
ILLUMINATED - WITH OR WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2607 STORED IN
MEMORY - SPORT AND SPORT TRAC VEHICLES
ONLY

^ ELECTRICAL - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP
ILLUMINATED - WITH OR WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2607 STORED IN
MEMORY - SPORT AND SPORT TRAC VEHICLES
ONLY

^ LAMP - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED -
WITH OR WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) B2607 STORED IN MEMORY - SPORT AND
SPORT TRAC VEHICLES ONLY

FORD:
2001 EXPLORER

ISSUE

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) lamp may illuminate and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2607 may or may not be set in the ABS module on some Sport and Sport Trac vehicles. The ABS lamp may remain on or may illuminate intermittently. This may be due to the ABS module remaining active when the engine is cranked and both blower motors are on.

ACTION

Replace the ABS module with an updated module if existing module is the original design, and check for proper circuit grounding. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

It the ABS lamp is on intermittently:

1. Replace the ABS module.

a. 4X4 vehicle: Replace the module with part number 1L5Z-2B373-AB. Refer to the 2001 Explorer Workshop Manual, Section 206-09 for installation instructions.

b. 4X2 vehicle: Replace the module with part number 1L5Z-2B373-BB. Refer to the 2001 Explorer Workshop Manual, Section 206-09 for installation instructions.

2. Test drive vehicle to verify repair.

If the ABS lamp is on continuously:

1. Replace the ABS module.

a. 4X4 vehicles: Replace the module with part number 1L5Z-2B373-AB. Refer to the 2001 Explorer Workshop Manual, Section 206-09 for installation instructions.

b. 4X2 vehicles: Replace the module with part number 1L5Z-2B373-BB. Refer to the 2001 Explorer Workshop Manual, Section 206-09 for installation instructions.

2. Turn the key to the Run position for 5 seconds.

a. If ABS lamp remains on after bulb check, continue with Step 3.

b. If the ABS lamp goes out after bulb check, drive the vehicle to verify repair.

3. Verify if the vehicle is a 4X4 or 4X2.

^ For 4X4 model, Pin 14 (Circuit 571) of the ABS module must be grounded.

^ For 4X2 model, Pin 14 (Circuit 571) should not be grounded. Repair as necessary.

4. Turn the key to the Run position for 5 seconds.

a. If ABS lamp remains on after bulb check, continue with Step 5.

b. If the ABS lamp goes out after bulb check, drive the vehicle to verify repair.

5. Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 206-09 for additional diagnostics for DTC B2607.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 206000, 301000