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xtal_01
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Dec 23, 2019

ABS trouble ... F53 .....

So, after fixing the furnace ... putting in new o2 sensors (fixing stripped threads) ... fixing antifreeze leak .... I thought I was ready to go.

Took the RV out to get propane and gas ... no brakes!

Played a bit and found that brakes work great at 0-5 mph range ... and above 30 mph .... at 5 - 20 I have to use two feet to push down on the peddle .... I can feel the abs fighting me.

Scanned and got an error code C1184 (Excessive Isolation Valve Failure) ... Just for the fun of it, I tried replacing the sensor on the rear diff ....

Now I get a new code ... C1158 (Left front wheel speed sensor).

Bolt holding it in is rounded off and almost completely rusted away (I have never touched it) .... don't know what I am going to do to fix this one!

I am even more confused this morning ...

Trying to find the sensors ...

NAPA lists them (UP 530915) .... same for both sides ... but they don't look like mine .... large plastic blocks ...

Rock Auto list a left front only (NTK ... AB1436) ... looks correct ... but 1) when I check on a different site it says this is for a 2002 - 2003 F53 2) they don't list the right

HELP!

Thanks .... Mike

  • 1999-2004 should be same sensor. Make sure you verify vin that it is a 99 and not a 97.
  • Sorry ... don't know how I forgot ...

    It is a 1999

    This is the problem ... the newer sensors look right but have the wrong part number ...

    The sensor they tell me fits my year looks wrong.

    Any help or advice would be great!

    Thanks ... Mike
  • I suggest you review the factory service/repair manual before going further. Does this F53 (you don't list the year) use hydro boost for the power brakes? The rounded bolt tells me that someone else has been "working" on it before you. Is the ABS light on? Recent brake fluid change?

    Chum lee
  • On the rounded off bolt, you can buy a small pipe wrench(about the size of your hand) that should handle it. Give it a good spraying with WD 40 or something like that a couple hours before.

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