Expert: mark henson Date: 6/22/2008 Subject: ABS Warning Light
Question I have a 2000 Ford Windstar SEL. About two months ago, the ABS warning light started coming on when I reached around 50-60 mph. At the same time, the Traction Control would turn off, and the warning message "Check Traction Control" would come on on the dash. I took the car to the garage a couple of days ago. They tell me the problem is a cracked ABS sensor ring (I think that is what it is called) on the front right side. They say I need to replace the entire front right axle. Do I? And if I do, will all replacement brands have the right sensor ring, or is there a specific one I should look out for. (The garage wanted to charge me $300 for the axle, which seems a bit expensive). Thanks!
Answer in my area diagnosing the abs light (scan and check) replacing the axle-clearing codes and verifying fix would run around 225 but i am in northeast georgia prices will vary depending on the area you live in-at our garage in lawrenceville that same repair would run around 260-270 because everything in that area is higher-(taxes-rent-employess-insurance) if the garage you took it to has a reputable reputation and do quality work then that may well be a more than fair price-the price i am quoting would be with a rebuilt axle they may be quoting a new one.
