Expert: Skip Bollinger - 10/12/2006

Question
I have a 1997 Mercury Cougar XR-7.  My ABS light is on.  When I brake my car wants to move left.  Can you tell me what could be wrong with my car?

Answer
Jose',
  Firstly I'm sorry to take so long to respond. I had a small medical emergency and have been in the Hospital. I didn't have time to turn off my name..
  Secondly, I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a tech so my thoughts are just that, thoughts, NOT a Professional response. I'm sorry but I will give you my 2 cents worth.
  Okay, ABS light is on. This should send a code to the computer. Have you had the computer scanned?? If not, you can go to (I don't know where in the country you are) O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts or Auto Zone. I think all 3 can scan your computer to pull the codes.
  IF none of that can happen, you say your car pulls to the left when you brake. That tells me something is wrong with the Right hand side of the car. It isn't grabbing so the car moves to the left. You need to take the car to a parking lot that isn't used such as a school after hours. Get up to about 45 miles per hour and gently push the parking brake. Does the car stop straight? IF so, the problem is in the front brakes. IF it is...
  For some reason, the front brakes are not telling the computer what it wants to hear. It could be a bad wheel sensor, if so equipped, bad ABS ring or a hose with a flap that won't let the fluid into the caliper.
  As you can see, there are a couple of possible problems with your vehicle. Check it out and let me know.
  Skip
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