ABS on 1996 TK April 16, 2014, 03:49:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145792We are having our new to us baby given a pre-inspection overhaul. We were told that the ABS light wqas defective but the system worked fine. Apparantly not. We are told that it will cost $2000 to replace the ABS system due to the difficulty obtain parts from Ford (working with a Ford dealership, the manager is the son of the previous owners and a pretty decent guy - still - that was a shock). Does that price figure sound correct?Sandy in Vermont (sorry about my name - I am going to have to go to Yahoo help because nothing I do in settings etc seems to change the preselected 'name')
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #1 – April 16, 2014, 04:33:12 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145795Sandy,The $2000 seems rather steep. I don't have the receipt in hand, but on a 2005 LD, we paid in the $900-$1000 range at a truck place last year in Charlotte, NC. At least in NC ABS is not required to pass in inspection. It's a nice to have.Alex Rutchka, SE #4 '05 MB
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #2 – April 16, 2014, 06:19:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145799An independent shop should be able to repair your truck for far less than a dealer. They can also isolate the problem and repair/replace only the worn parts instead of the entire system. The Ford dealer may have difficulty obtaining the repair parts, but everything should be available in the after-market.Let us know how you fare.-BillQuote QuoteFrom: "do3sandra@..." To: lifewithalazydazerv@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 12:49 PM Subject: [LD] ABS on 1996 TK
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #3 – April 16, 2014, 06:49:30 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145801We live in a town of 8000 (the capitol) and our choices are rather limited. However now we know we might be able to get a better price we will start looking around. We were warned this might happen as apparently this particular ABS cannot be repaired in part but must be replaced as a unit. Apparantly. I had hoped it was just the sensor. Sandy
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #4 – April 16, 2014, 07:04:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145803Wonder where they are wanting to go on vacation ? Parts are available, ABS module is a plug & play for less that $100. http://http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1385018,parttype,1844Maybe they are replacing everything inboard of the lug nuts?
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #5 – April 18, 2014, 10:03:58 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145825Yes. It is a complicated story but the repair guy at the dealerships father sold us the rv. We knew there was a problem with the abs light but it was assumed it was just the sensor. Apparently not and the whole thing had to be pulled out. Getting 96 replacement was not easy. The dad it's not long for this world. I don't think we are being jerked around Sandy
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #6 – April 18, 2014, 10:13:02 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145826We don't know about our vacation. Selling the house and my small biz is excruciating and complicated. I may have to stay under contract for about 3 months until Sept. We have a home rented out in nj, and one day will go to it. In the mean time we are planning and planning and planning. First step is to get our baby ready to travel and then we are off . The national parks are a dream of my husband and we and our 80 lb lab greyhound mix. (24 foot TK - we are nuts!) We'll head off when we can and not look back for a while. Love the ld group! So much experience so great at sharing! Sandy
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #7 – April 20, 2014, 11:54:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145858My ABS light has been on since I bought my rig last year, so I've read comments on the importance of ABS relating to the E350 on other blogs. A number of people seem to think ABS isn't critical unless driving in wet, slippery, snowy or similar conditions. Otherwise, it amounts to having regular brakes, which is what we all had anyway before ABS became the norm. Which begs the question of how much it's worth replacing/repairing for those who mainly drive in summer months anyway. Thoughts from the group?
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #8 – April 21, 2014, 01:26:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145860"Which begs the question of how much it's worth replacing/repairing for those who mainly drive in summer months anyway. Thoughts from the group?"Ray Last time I checked, summer rains were common in much of the country. ABS is useful in dry situations too. Try a panic stop at speed and you will most definitely set off the ABS. ABS allows you to continue steering under hard braking, something conventional brakes cannot do while the wheels are skidding. You would really hate to hit someone because you were skidding and had no control. Heavy RVs can do a tremendous amount of damage in crashes. There are very good reasons why Federal law has required ABS on all vehicles for many years. Part of the responsibility of RV ownership, new or used, is keeping the mechanical systems in good operating condition, the safety gear should be at the top of the list, not at the bottom IMO. If someone can't afford to keep their RV in good shape, it should be kept off the road. RVing is not a cheap lifestyle.Larry
Re: ABS on 1996 TK Reply #9 – April 21, 2014, 01:48:04 pm Yahoo Message Number: 145862"Which begs the question of how much it's worth replacing/repairing for those who mainly drive in summer months anyway. Thoughts from the group?Amen to Larry's comments. I've had occasion to use the ABS in a situation of a surprise backup in traffic just over a rise in the highway. And I was towing. There is no way I could have stopped with the old style brakes.The ABS allowed me to keep control of my vehicle while slowing at a much faster rate, and I stopped about 3 feet behind a standard sedan. The weather was a dry, 75 degree day at about 3:00 in the afternoon. A perfect day, and it didn't end in a tragedy due to less than ABS brakes.Safe travels to all -Barry "O" - Ruby Red - 06MB
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