electronic plug on rear diff?

tonymasone · Post by **tonymasone** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:06 am

I noticed a cable and an electronic looking plug going into my rear differential at the top, just curious as to what that is for?

89 BII 4x4

Ranger Dave · Post by **Ranger Dave** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:26 pm

anti lock

RClem · Post by **RClem** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 7:59 am

Ranger Dave wrote:anti lock

Or is it a speed sensor?
I know the 91 Explorers had them, but don't remember if they were on the 90 B2's.

ray

Ranger Dave · Post by **Ranger Dave** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 10:02 am

88 was the first year.

tekatlarge · Post by **tekatlarge** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:58 pm

The plug on the rear diff is put there for the rear brake anti lock system. It is a speed sensor but not the one the vehicles use for speedo or computer to run the engine.

This sensors only function in life is to tell the RWABS computer (usually located drivers side inside the "B" pillar) what speed the rear axle is turning or weather the real wheels are locked when you apply the brakes. If not used your RWABS won't activate which in my personal opinion RWABS in a BII is a good recipe for an accident to happen. I have yet to see a RWABS work properly.

Ranger Dave · Post by **Ranger Dave** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:01 pm

i took mine out, and unplugged the anti lok in my xplorer and my 95 ranger. i DONT like it

tekatlarge · Post by **tekatlarge** » Sat Jan 23, 2010 1:09 pm

Yep Fords RWABS is a real sore point among ford enthusiasts. I have had more complaints about bad brakes because of the RWABS than any other system.

My biggest complaint was "The brakes are spongy.. Yep I agree it was a waste of time.

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