I have a 2005 Ford Exploer and my advan trac and abs light is coming on (but doesnt stay on for more than a day at a time) and when this happens there is a noise (like a cord or hose is hitting something) that sounds like it is under my left fender. It also feels like the brakes are locking up (like you are sliding on ice) when you go to stop. It also makes a whining scrubbing noise when you turn to the right. My check engine light stays on too.

ABS LIGHT AND MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING:

Anti lock brake system light comes up when there is issue with car brake systems. It can be low brake fluid or faulty ABS fuse or its issue with brake system or assembly. Your vehicles brake system needs inspection.

To troubleshoot these issues, I suggest you to refer the help links provided below. There are direct links with accurate solution, for these specific issues.

Click the link below and follow the procedure: ------

All types of ABS LIGHT / brake problems and repairs

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-and-service-light-comes-on.html

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ABS light stays on but brakes work fine?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-light-stays-on-but-brakes-work-fine.html

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VCS and ABS lights go on and off intermittently on Lexus?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/vcs-and-abs-lights-go-on-and-off.html

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The ABS and Traction Control Lights stays ON dash of car?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/06/abs-and-traction-control-lights-stays.html

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ABS & Brake lights warning indicator steady on dash and speedometer not working for Dodge Ram?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-brake-lights-warning-indicator.html

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Battery Light and ABS Light on Dash

http://whoisbyme.blogspot.in/2012/07/battery-light-and-abs-light-on-dash.html

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Sometimes ABS light comes on while Driving?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/sometimes-abs-light-comes-on-while.html

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How Anti-Lock Brakes Work?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-anti-lock-brakes-work.html

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Brake System Troubleshooting?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2011/11/brake-system-troubleshooting.html

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Anti-lock brake light stays on all the time?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.com/2012/01/anti-lock-brake-light-stays-on-all-time.html

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ABS light comes on and Car makes Grinding noise?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/abs-light-comes-on-and-car-makes.html

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ABS trouble codes for all models?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2011/11/abs-trouble-codes-for-all-1994-00-acura.html
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2008 Toyota Highlander: ABS warning light Blinking and OBD Error codes Coming?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/05/2008-toyota-highlander-abs-warning.html

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2003 Lexus ES: VSC, TRAC OFF, ABS lights ON?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2003-lexus-es-vsc-trac-off-abs-lights.html

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2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Warning Lights Abs, Vsc & Brake Are On?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2008-toyota-highlander-hybrid-warning.html

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ABS & Brake warning lights remains steady on dash?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/abs-brake-warning-lights-remains-steady.html

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Can I drive the car without ABS fuse connected?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/can-i-drive-car-without-abs-fuse.html

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Where is ABS/TCS module located on 2005 Cadillac Deville

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/12/where-is-abstcs-module-located-on-2005.html

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ABS motor keeps running?

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/abs-motor-keeps-running.html

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When the car stops, abs pump turns ON?

http://howtobyme.blogspot.com/2011/12/when-car-stopsabs-pump-turns-on.html

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Replacing ABS unit on Buick Century?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/replacing-abs-unit-on-buick-century.html

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2008 Toyota Tacoma: ABS causes Brake pedal fade?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/2008-toyota-tacoma-abs-causes-brake.html

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Toyota Camry: Premature ABS Actuation?

http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/04/toyota-camry-premature-abs-actuation.html

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How to replace ABS Modulator Control Unit on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-replace-abs-modulator-control.html

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How to replace ABS Pump Assembly on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-replace-abs-pump-assembly-on.html

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How to remove ABS Accumulator on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-abs-accumulator-on-acura.html

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How to remove ABS Control Unit on Acura Integra?

http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.in/2011/11/how-to-remove-abs-control-unit-on-acura.html

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These details will help.

Thanks.

You current issue is no different than any other
vehicle problem you have had since 1996 when
the OBD2 Systems came into being

You have a MIL Lamp on or check light as some people
call it

You should have checked fore codes immediately within a day
or so to at least know the codes & then googled them to get
some idea of the issues

You know that you have an ABS Braking System issue based on
your owners manual & your abiltiy to recognize Advance Trac etc

Have to have a shop diagnose that system with professional tools

With an AWD issue possible I wouldn't even use it until fixed

The trac control is ussually a bad wheel speed sensor or related
issue

This soundslike a bad speed sensor, you will need to have the computer scanned for codes, the computer turns on the light and stores the code, the code will tell you what has gone wrong and with some testing you can find the problem, the most common problem could be a bad wheel speed sensor, both light are on due to the abs problem because the trac control uses the abs speed sensors to watch wheel speed so if the computer sees a problem with the abs it turns off the trac and turns on the light. after the abs is repaired the trac light will go out, start by having the codes read, a scan tool is needed to get the codes, there are many auto part stores that scan the computer for free but i dont know if they scan for abs codes, you will have to check that out. good day.

The trac contol and awd read info from the PCM . That info comes from the abs tone rings at the wheels. Check the wheel bearings for excessive play & damage or metal shavings stuck to the abs sensors (they are magnetic). This can also come from different size tires on the car but I'm sure you know they should all be the same size.

brake fluid light goes on when the fluid is low. The traction control light may go on as well if the module detects a fault in the traction control system. The abs light may go on at the same time as the trac light if the wheel speed sensor is not sending a believable signal to the abs/trac module.

If one of the wheel speed sensors is faulty, or a hub is bad, that can cause the problem described.

Good luck on repairing this problem.

Pull codes
Repair ABS System issues.

You have speed sensors that tell your computer what speed each wheel is going, and if one fails, this happens. The brake pulse is from the antilock brake system thinking a wheel is slipping.

I can't answer the question about the gas fumes, but I had the same problem last year with the "Service Traction Sysytem" message and the Trac and ABS lights coming on in my Impala. Mine turned out to be because of a bad wheel bearing, that was causing the ABS and traction system not to work. I'm not sure if you've experienced this, but another thing that would happen with mine was that I would go to brake and have a hard time depressing the brake pedal, almost like it was pushing back. That is the point when the Trac and ABS lights came on.

Guest, thanks for the info. I replaced the brake pressure deactivation switch (for the cruise control) and everything is back to normal.

The Ford dealer told me to hold on to the receipt in case they recall them.

Thanks again.