2001 Ford Explorer Brakes slip/slide only when turning stee

REELMAGIK

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2001 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
94,000 MILES

Recently, I noticed that when I pull into a parking space, the brakes slip, as if I were sliding on ice and it becomes difficult to stop. The brake pedal also feels as though it pushes in further when this happens, as if I'm losing vacuum pressure in the master cylinder or something. It only does it when the wheel is turned in either direction after a certain point. Otherwise it seems to stop fine. It's very strange, and I just cannot seem to figure out why it only does this when the wheel is turned.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Does it feel like the ABS is turning on?

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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 8:19 AM

REELMAGIK

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Yes, it does feel like the ABS is turning on.

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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 5:28 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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There is an ABS sensor on both front wheels at the end of the axle where it goes into the wheel hubs. Check the wiring to them. Chances are the wiring has been damaged and shorting the ABS when you turn, or the sensors / stator are dirty and actuating the ABS. Here is a picture of the sensor.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe

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Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 AT 8:50 PM

REELMAGIK

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Thank you very much.I will check the sensors and wiring and see if that is the problem. I appreciate the response. I'll get back to you and let you know if that works.

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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 3:58 PM

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