Attention moderator can you move my message to the proper location please. Much Thanks... Z
So after reading for 3 or so hours I find that the following info will be helpful.
First since I am new and not easily able to understand where to post new messages I posted this message under general, so oops.... SORRY
So first thing, My father was a Master Heavy duty mechanic and taught me enough to be a cut above the rest but not to refuse any opinion. That means that yours is the best no mater what it may be. Toss me under the buss, tell me I am not correct or whatever, just tell me why you think so.
So Just to confirm 2003 4.0 4WD
This a new thing for me since I never had a Ranger that up to date with anti lock stuff. Call me old-school... if you want.
I have no scanner and can not afford to take it to a shop. Apparently the word has no place for a 50 year old with a 130 IQ so finding a new occupation is difficult.
Unanticipated ABS Activation. low speed 15-20 MPH to total stop and from as high as 45 MPH to total stop. The activation of the system is representative of the speed at the time. As the speed slows so does the
fluctuating brake pressure. Fluctuating as in fast and then gradually decreasing with the speed (wheel rotation) almost fluttering effect on the pressure.
The only thing that I have found to ID is that when I took it deliberately through a deep mud puddle that did not totally submerge the wheel cylinder but just splashed up and under it became noticeably worse right away. Yes we have had flooding rainfall this last 6 weeks.
No work performed to the brakes or wheels for over 6 -12 months.
NO ABS light displayed unless the bulb is burnt out. ???
No pull to the side wile braking. Confirm please that would indicate that the front is not being effected
No need for brake work confirmed. (Unless I find that I need to replace a rotor to fix)
My call for now withought further tangible examination. I am troubled by the increased difficulty as a result of the water infiltration but otherwise. I may have a bad rear sensor or a malfunctioning control unit. Or that I am incorrect that I may have something on the front and that it just does not pull to one side or the other.
Second thoughts, could a compromised wire to the rear being infiltrated by water caws this issue?
My thanks appreciation to all for any helpful and knowledgeable input you can be.
Ziggy