Need Help - Looking for owners who've had ABS/TC problems turning.

[JimInAllen]

Everyone,

As discussed in a previous thread, my new 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab has a major problem. Occasionally and inconsistently, when you turn right the ABS/TC/Hill Start Assist all shut off and throw an error code. Turning off and restarting the vehicle causes it to clear of course, and despite three trips to service under 1000 miles, it continues to randomly cut out. The truck is at service now (since Monday) and they are stumped.

I recall there were several others who experienced these same problems, and either found loose connections or their dealer figured out what was wrong with Ford's help. Misaligned sensors, sensor replacements, etc.

What I need from anyone who's had this problem is either a photo of your service receipt, or your VIN to give to my dealer so they can figure out what to try. I really like my truck and have only owned it three weeks, but considering I've driven a rental more it seems than my truck, this obviously can't go on for ever. If there were vehicles available, Ford would have swapped it out, but there are none and I can't afford to have it bought back as anything out there now would cost me 10-15k more, if I can find something available.

Can anyone here help me out? If you can't provide your VIN, just the description of what procedure they conducted will help.

Thanks in Advance.

Jim Campbell

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[Porpoise Hork]

It might be worth taking the truck to a different dealer if possible. Also might consider reaching out to Ford Customer Care about it and see if they can send out an engineer to diagnose it.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Everyone,

As discussed in a previous thread, my new 2021 Ford Ranger Crew Cab has a major problem. Occasionally and inconsistently, when you turn right the ABS/TC/Hill Start Assist all shut off and throw an error code. Turning off and restarting the vehicle causes it to clear of course, and despite three trips to service under 1000 miles, it continues to randomly cut out. The truck is at service now (since Monday) and they are stumped.

I recall there were several others who experienced these same problems, and either found loose connections or their dealer figured out what was wrong with Ford's help. Misaligned sensors, sensor replacements, etc.

What I need from anyone who's had this problem is either a photo of your service receipt, or your VIN to give to my dealer so they can figure out what to try. I really like my truck and have only owned it three weeks, but considering I've driven a rental more it seems than my truck, this obviously can't go on for ever. If there were vehicles available, Ford would have swapped it out, but there are none and I can't afford to have it bought back as anything out there now would cost me 10-15k more, if I can find something available.

Can anyone here help me out? If you can't provide your VIN, just the description of what procedure they conducted will help.

Thanks in Advance.

Jim Campbell

Hi Jim,

Do you know the Error code? That would be helpful. Turning right should be a clue for the dealer tech as well. Sounds like this is in the ABS camp and I would be looking at the ABS sensor wiring, routing and the sensor itself. This should not require a Dearborn Engineering to fix, but Bret's recommendation to change dealers if you can and open up a formal complaint with Ford Customer Care are good advice.

Best,
Phil Schilke
Ranger Vehicle Engineering
Ford Motor Co. Retired

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