2005 Ford Escape Logo
julie Posted on Dec 06, 2012
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

2005 Ford Escape - have awd. When i encounter bad roads, the 4wd light flashes. It resets it self when i shut off the ignition; however my abs light has never come on and their were no error codes o

Flashing 4wd light. No abs light comes on. Escape resets itself when i turn the ignition off. Manual says when 4wd light flashes it is in need of service. What kind of service?

1 Answer

Stephen

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

  • Ford Master 21,873 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 07, 2012
 Stephen
Ford Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Top Expert:

An expert who has finished #1 on the weekly Top 10 Fixya Experts Leaderboard.

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

Joined: Jun 22, 2012
Answers
21873
Questions
0
Helped
6210342
Points
67230

Usually it means there is a component of the system that is not working. It could be a sensor or mechanical problem.
You'll probably need to take it to a dealer or major shop to get it tested.

  • Tom hale Sep 06, 2014

    Just replaced both front abs sensor on front wheel there not that expensive dealer going to eat ur money

×

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

  • 2004 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 03, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 ford escape. The ABS light is on and 4x4 flashing

You need to remove your tyres and clean the abs sensors well enough.

You might also change your brrake pads if they have gone bad.

Rate this please

Ad

Anonymous

  • 34 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 14, 2008

SOURCE: 2005 Ford Escape XLT 4WD - Overdrive light blinking...

The overdrive light blinking means that a fault code has been stored in the computer, this can be for many different reasons. The car isn't actually turning overdrive on and off, it is just a way to alert you of a problem. Getting the computer scanned will provide a fault code eg. P(XXXX) if you can get this code I can help you further. -Jared

scottyoung56

Scott Young

  • 91 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 03, 2009

SOURCE: 2006 Ford Escape. The ABS light is on and 4WD light flashs.

put some dot 3 in the brake resavor until it gets to the full line that may halp

Anonymous

  • 155 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 06, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 ford escape abs light on while driving and 4x4 light flashes

you will need to scan for ABS code......possible a wheels speed sensor is bad....also this will effect the 4X4. and engine/trans....first start with diagnostics to correctly save time and money, this can be a complex system....hope this helps....GL

Anonymous

  • 9 Answers
  • Posted on Jul 25, 2009

SOURCE: ABS light on Flashing 4wd 2005 Ford Escape

yeah my abs has flashed for years now= bad sensor wont affect your driving

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Code u2023 on 2005 ford escape

U2023 External Node Fault DTC ABS Module REFER to Section 418-00 . U2023 Fault Received From External Node SJB REFER to Section 418-00 .
Do you know what U codes are about ? Which module did you find this code in ? Does scan tool communicate with all the module's on the vehicle .
0helpful
1answer

How do I determine the problem with abs system

You can't, you need professional help and tools
0helpful
1answer

The 4wd light in my 2005 escape is bllinking

Hi there:
The 4WD module gets info from the ABS module, so when one has a fault, it affects the other. First I suggest inspect the front ABS sensor indicator rings an the axles and scanned the ABS module to know if some fault code is there. They are known for breaking, and possible damage could occur to front abs sensor. Repair the sensor issue and both lamps should go out.

Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.

Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.
2helpful
2answers

2006 Ford Escape XLT. Anytime the vehicle gets in any mud, snow, or ice, it immediately starts flashing the 4WD indicator light.

Sounds like you may have a broken abs tone ring on the front axle shafts they have a problem with that start there
0helpful
1answer

I have a 05 ford escape Awd while I'm driving the abs and 4x4 light goes on so a shut the car I'm put it back on and the light goes off it only happen when driving Sometimes ...thank you

Hi, have you used your vehicle off road, the ABS sensors behind each wheel do not function correctly if covered in mud etc - power wash behind each wheel to get rid of dirt etc, good luck.
1helpful
2answers

ABS light on Flashing 4wd 2005 Ford Escape

yeah my abs has flashed for years now= bad sensor wont affect your driving
4helpful
1answer

2005 ford escape abs light on while driving and 4x4 light flashes

you will need to scan for ABS code......possible a wheels speed sensor is bad....also this will effect the 4X4. and engine/trans....first start with diagnostics to correctly save time and money, this can be a complex system....hope this helps....GL
4helpful
2answers

2006 Ford Escape. The ABS light is on and 4WD light flashs.

put some dot 3 in the brake resavor until it gets to the full line that may halp
1helpful
1answer

2005 ford escape. The ABS light is on and 4x4 flashing

You need to remove your tyres and clean the abs sensors well enough.

You might also change your brrake pads if they have gone bad.

Rate this please
Not finding what you are looking for?

1,133 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Ford Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

xxxxxx xxx

Level 3 Expert

5117 Answers

Are you a Ford Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...