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Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa
Ford Taurus ABS and Brake Light
Ford Taurus ABS and Brake Light service at Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa in Mesa, AZ
On a Ford Taurus, an amber ABS light means the anti-lock braking system has switched itself off, while a red BRAKE light can indicate an applied parking brake, low brake fluid, or a hydraulic fault. The Ford Taurus is a sedan, and warning lights should be taken seriously because normal braking may remain when the ABS system is off, but the wheels can lock during a hard stop. If both lights are illuminated, or the red light appears with a soft pedal, the vehicle should not be driven. Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa in Mesa, AZ, diagnoses the warning, inspects the related brake components, and helps identify whether the concern involves a sensor, fluid, pads, or the parking brake system.
Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa provides ABS and brake light diagnosis for Ford Taurus drivers in Mesa.
What the ABS and brake lights mean on a Ford Taurus
The amber ABS light may stay on after the vehicle starts when the anti-lock system has switched itself off. Normal braking remains, but the wheels can lock in a hard stop. The red BRAKE light, or a circle with an exclamation point, may remain illuminated with the parking brake released when the brake fluid is low or the hydraulic system has a fault; it can also indicate that the parking brake is applied. Low fluid usually points to worn pads or a leak. A soft pedal, a pedal that travels farther than usual, or wheels that lock in a hard stop increases the urgency. With both warning lights on, or with a red light and a soft pedal, the Ford Taurus should not be driven.
What the diagnosis covers at Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa
The ABS and brake light service begins with a scan of the anti-lock brake module for stored trouble codes. The inspection then tests the wheel-speed sensors, their wiring, and the tone rings that support the system’s speed readings. Brake fluid level and condition are checked along with pad wear and the parking brake switch. This process traces the warning to a sensor, its wiring, fluid, pads, the parking brake switch, or a hydraulic concern rather than guessing at the cause. Ford Taurus drivers can schedule service with Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa for a focused inspection.
Recalls on the Ford Taurus
NHTSA 15V464000 covers the 2015 Ford Taurus and its parking brake. The parking brake may not fully engage, creating a risk that the vehicle could roll away on a slope if left out of Park. Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa checks open recalls by VIN and performs the recall remedy at no charge to the owner, including testing the parking brake system and replacing the parking brake control assembly when necessary.
Booking at Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa
A visit includes an anti-lock module scan and inspection of the wheel-speed sensors, wiring, tone rings, brake fluid, pads, and parking brake switch. Drivers can schedule service online or call (480) 690-1279. Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa is located at 460 East Auto Center Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204.