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Old 04-21-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default 2004 CT Anti Break System

Hi,

I have a Ford Mustang 2004 CT. I am a new driver and this is my first car. 2 days back I kept the parking brake ON while raising the convertible top, I drove the car for 5 mins with the parking brake ON. After that I noticed it and turned the parking brake OFF.

But since then I have noticed that the ABS(Anti Break System) light is illuminating while I am driving.

As per the ford manual, the ABS should illuminate once when we start the vehicle and should not be illuminating while driving.

Any suggestions are most welcome.
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Your ABS light could come on because you have worn down you pads for the ebrake. Had the same problem on my old Nissan, the wife drove it for 20 minutes before she realized the ebrake was on. I replaced the pads and the light went off. Check your rotors to make sure they were not damaged, replace those if needed. Remember this for future referance, check the ebrake before you take off. Everyone does something like that at one time or another.

I once sold my wifes car to a friend, he paid for it, hopped in and went to the store. 1 hr later he comes back complaining that something is really messed up because he is hearing a thump, thump, thump as he drives down the road. I went out to check it and saw the tire marks all the way down the road. The car was a front wheel drive and he drove to the store with the ebrake on and the radio turned way up. When he got in to come home he took off the ebrake and it made the noise, he had worn that part of the tire down to the wire mesh. He felt like a dumba$$ and had to buy 2 new back tires.

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Default 2004 CT Anti Break System

Hi Tuflehundon,

Thanks a lot for your reply. By the way do u know how much does it cost if I have to get it repaired. My car is a ford mustang 2004 CT. Please suggest me whether I can get it repaired in a body shop or at some other store like Pepboys.

And one more thing, the pic in your profile is very good and a bit funny too. I appreciate your creativity.
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I hate taking my car anywhere for repairs......
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Hi,

The ABS light is still illuminating steadily, but the rest everything is fine. The brakes are good and everything else is good. My question is will it be a problem or will it cause a problem if I drive the car with the ABS light glowing steadily.

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If you are mechanicly inclined change the pads yourself. If not take it to a brake shop.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply, but thats not my question. My question is will I further damage the car by driving it while the ABS light is illuminating steadily. The body shop guy has told he needs to diagnose it on a machine after a couple of days. Will it be OK if i drive the car with the ABS light ON for the next couple of days. Plz answer me.
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