1998 Windstar ABS/Traction control problem HELP HELP

It's a problem with the ABS. Beyond that, that's what the technicians
are paid for. Come on, they spend $700-$900-$1500 for scan tools, the
least you could do is subsidize them for a measly $70 an hour. :-)

Honestly though, if the light comes on immediately after you start the
engine, then it's probably a controller problem. If the light comes on
after you start rolling, then it's probably a sensor problem. If the
light comes on when the system does its normal self-test (usually after
the first time you go more than 2-3mph driving forwards) then it's
probably a motor or controller problem. This obviously can only help
you figure out what general area the problem *might* be in, but I can't
see your van very easily from here.

Good afternoon, I have a 1996 Ford Windstar GL with a 3.8L engine & 172,000 miles. I resently purchased this vehicle and have been working out the small kinks. What I can not get resolved is the idle whenever the air conditioning compressor is on and when I come to a stop, it sort of kicks(jolts) as it slows down. I hope I have given you enough to understand what is going on...Thank You! Brad