Front juddering on Ford Ranger.
Front juddering on Ford Ranger.
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read5458

Original Poster:

503 posts

200 months

Monday 29th July 2013
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I wonder if any of you would be able to help.

My dad owns a Ford Ranger and has an issue with the front juddering as you approach a junction or slow down to around 5mph.

The ABS light comes on and goes out when the ignition is turned.

Driving around and normal braking is absoloutly fine. When you approach a stopping point, just a little quicker than walking pace, it judders and it starts behaving like the ABS has kicked in with bunny hopping about, this is with the brakes applied to stop further on. It doesn't occur at higher speeds.


Have done the usual checks to make sure ABS sensors are clean and there are no splits or fouling. There is no play in the wheel bearing either, so I'm pretty stumped.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Mark_r33

16 posts

200 months

Monday 29th July 2013
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Is it a 4wd one?

read5458

Original Poster:

503 posts

200 months

Monday 29th July 2013
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Yes it is.

Just changed the front wheel bearing because that is what it sounded like, despite no play and it is now fixed.

Thank you though. smile

MangledMetal

104 posts

207 months

Friday 16th August 2013
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Tried whipping the abs fuse out to disable it for a test?