Your car’s anti-lock braking system is responsible for preventing your wheels from locking up, letting you steer safely instead of skidding and being unable to control your car when you brake in an emergency. If this system is failing, then you’ll be in more danger if you ever get into an accident that you need to swerve away from. If you need ABS system service, then you can get it at your Ford dealership.
1. Your Vehicle’s Warning Light Comes On
Your car has a built-in morning light that lets you know when there’s something wrong with your anti-lock braking system. This warning light will illuminate on your dashboard if there’s something wrong, and that’s a sign to get to the dealer as soon as possible. Even if you’re a very safe driver who’s never been in an accident, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
2. Your ABS Activates For No Reason
A faulty anti-lock braking system may activate when you’re driving normally. Your brake pedal will vibrate and pulsate when the anti-lock braking system engages, so head to the dealer if this happens during normal braking. A vibrating or pulsating brake pedal can also indicate other brake problems, such as warped rotors.
3. Your ABS Fails to Activate
If you’re in a near-collision and have to swerve to avoid an accident, then your brake pedal should vibrate while braking, and you should be able to control your vehicle and steer it accurately during the incident. If your vehicle skids, or if you lose control of the vehicle while swerving to avoid an accident, then this indicates your anti-lock braking system is failing to activate. This is a major problem that needs to be fixed immediately.
4. Your Brakes Aren’t As Responsive As Usual
If you haven’t dealt with any of the issues above, then it can be difficult to tell that your ABS is failing, especially if the ABS light doesn’t come on when it starts experiencing issues. However, over time, a failing ABS module may make your brake pedal a little stiff, and this can lead to reduced responsiveness when using the brakes. If you’re losing braking power or have to apply more pressure to brake, then visit the dealership ASAP.
Is your ABS light on? Come get the system fixed at Freeway Ford in Minneapolis, MN.
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