ABS Module Replacement
11-22-2017, 11:12 AM
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ABS Module Replacement
Hi All,
My local dealer tells me I need to replace the ABS Control Module on my 2008 F150 FX4 (5.4L). At over $1100 I prefer to do it myself but I have a couple questions:
1) does the replacement ABS Module need to be "programmed" after installation ?
2) will simply replacing the module turn off the ABS and Brake Warning lights (or is that a separate scan tool function after installation) ?
I haven't been able to find an answer to these questions. Apparently, beginning with the 2008 models the ABS Module went from a KH unit to a Teves unit. Already looked into having the existing one rebuilt but it turns out the Teves units are not rebuildable. So, it looks like I'm going to have to replace the module with a Ford part (the part alone was $769).
Thanks,
Lou R
My local dealer tells me I need to replace the ABS Control Module on my 2008 F150 FX4 (5.4L). At over $1100 I prefer to do it myself but I have a couple questions:
1) does the replacement ABS Module need to be "programmed" after installation ?
2) will simply replacing the module turn off the ABS and Brake Warning lights (or is that a separate scan tool function after installation) ?
I haven't been able to find an answer to these questions. Apparently, beginning with the 2008 models the ABS Module went from a KH unit to a Teves unit. Already looked into having the existing one rebuilt but it turns out the Teves units are not rebuildable. So, it looks like I'm going to have to replace the module with a Ford part (the part alone was $769).
Thanks,
Lou R
11-22-2017, 01:24 PM
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The module, should be programmed when installed, and once installed, you will need a scan tool to bleed the brake system of all air, because there will be air in the control unit that can only be removed by activating the unit while bleeding brakes.
11-22-2017, 03:34 PM
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Hi All,
My local dealer tells me I need to replace the ABS Control Module on my 2008 F150 FX4 (5.4L). At over $1100 I prefer to do it myself but I have a couple questions:
1) does the replacement ABS Module need to be "programmed" after installation ?
2) will simply replacing the module turn off the ABS and Brake Warning lights (or is that a separate scan tool function after installation) ?
I haven't been able to find an answer to these questions. Apparently, beginning with the 2008 models the ABS Module went from a KH unit to a Teves unit. Already looked into having the existing one rebuilt but it turns out the Teves units are not rebuildable. So, it looks like I'm going to have to replace the module with a Ford part (the part alone was $769).
Thanks,
Lou R
My local dealer tells me I need to replace the ABS Control Module on my 2008 F150 FX4 (5.4L). At over $1100 I prefer to do it myself but I have a couple questions:
1) does the replacement ABS Module need to be "programmed" after installation ?
2) will simply replacing the module turn off the ABS and Brake Warning lights (or is that a separate scan tool function after installation) ?
I haven't been able to find an answer to these questions. Apparently, beginning with the 2008 models the ABS Module went from a KH unit to a Teves unit. Already looked into having the existing one rebuilt but it turns out the Teves units are not rebuildable. So, it looks like I'm going to have to replace the module with a Ford part (the part alone was $769).
Thanks,
Lou R