Back to 1997 Ford Taurus

1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 DuratecFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3852Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
C0066high severityChassis

ABS Pressure Circuit Malfunction

on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD

What this code means

General fault in the ABS hydraulic pressure sensing or regulation circuit.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Stability control disabled
  • Brake pedal feel abnormal
  • ABS may activate unexpectedly

Common causes

  • Faulty ABS pressure sensor
  • Hydraulic unit internal leak
  • Pressure transducer failure
  • Wiring to pressure sensor damaged

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read ABS pressure sensor values with scan tool
  2. Compare commanded versus actual pressure
  3. Inspect pressure sensor wiring
  4. Check for brake fluid leaks at ABS unit
  5. Test pressure transducer

Repair notes

Replace ABS pressure sensor or hydraulic unit as needed.

Other Chassis codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →