LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2008 >> Taurus SEL, FWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Brakes >> Traction Control >> Anti-Lock Brake System >> Diagnostic Tests >> Anti-Lock Control >> Inspection and Verification >> Notes
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Inspection and Verification: Notes

  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Verify the stoplamps operate correctly by pressing and releasing the brake pedal with the ignition switch in the ON position. If the stoplamps do not operate correctly, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article. If the stoplamps operate correctly, proceed to the next step.
  3. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Base brake system
    • Hydraulic control unit (HCU)
    • Incorrectly inflated tires
    • Mismatched wheels or tires on vehicle
    • Wheel speed sensor rings
    • ABS module
    • Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
      • 9 (40A)
      • 12 (20A)
      • 38 (10A)
    • Stability control sensor cluster
    • Stability/traction control switch
    • Steering wheel rotation sensor
    • Stoplamp switch
    • Wheel speed sensors
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
    • check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
    • check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory DTCs.
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the ABS module.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to ABS Module DTC Table  or the Instrument Cluster DTC Table . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals