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1998 FORD RANGER

3.0L V6 Vulcan4WDAUTOMATICgas
11 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor564Torque3784Fluid9DTC690Battery1Maintenance0Recalls11
C0040moderate severityChassis

Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

on 1998 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 Vulcan · 4WD

What this code means

Malfunction in the right front ABS wheel speed sensor.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Traction control light on
  • ABS inactive

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Tone ring damage
  • Wiring issue
  • Wheel bearing failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor
  2. Inspect tone ring
  3. Check wiring
  4. Check bearing

Repair notes

Replace sensor. Check bearing and tone ring.

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