2013 Explorer – Abs, traction control fault, advancetrac lights... anyone know what this could be?

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You’ve got two options, I was in the same situation a few weeks ago with the same model but less miles.

  1. PSCM update at a Ford dealership, they should do it for free if you’re in the US.

  2. New rack and pinion, but that’s expensive and will need recalibration.

It could be something else, but most of the time it’s either the PSCM or the rack and pinion.

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@Noor
How did you get option #1? I have the same issue on my 2013 Explorer with about 140k miles. My mechanic checked everything and said the PSCM update is needed. But when I call Ford, they want to charge me $200 for a diagnostic first.

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@Hart
That’s crazy. Call 1-800-392-3673 if you’re in the US. That’s Ford’s customer service line. Give them your VIN number and they’ll let you know if your vehicle is part of a recall.

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I had the same issues on my 2019 XLT. I replaced the two front wheel ABS sensors and it fixed everything.

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Shannon said:
I had the same issues on my 2019 XLT. I replaced the two front wheel ABS sensors and it fixed everything.

Thanks, all the sensors have been checked and they’re working fine.

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Thanks for the replies. I’ll try reprogramming first. A mechanic suggested it might be the power steering sensor or unit and that it might need to be replaced.

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I had those issues before my throttle body failed. It died while I was driving on the highway and the car went into limp mode. Those lights came on for me too. A friend of mine had the same issue and it turned out to be an ABS sensor that got ripped off by road debris.

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1st step: Disconnect the battery for 15 minutes.

2nd step: Clean the sensors and check the ABS.