Error Code C1296 ABS?

2010 FORD F-150
150,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Good morning again,

My truck posted an error code, and I replaced the left front speed sensor. The light went off briefly and then came back on. The ABS, Brake and anti-skid light is on. Braker still works but pedal is harder than it used to be.
Nov 9, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1296 in your 2010 Ford F-150 indicates a Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal Fault.

So This code can be caused by a bad wheel bearing hub which will cause the reluctor wheel for the ABS sensor to misalign with the sensor causing the code. Here is how to change out the bearing hub which should fix the problem. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Nov 9, 2024 at 11:53 AM
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Thanks Ken. My truck is rear 2WD. I don't know if this changes anything with your diagnosis.I can swap out the hub, no problem.
Nov 9, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Nope, you are okay, change out the hub and the problem should go away.
Nov 9, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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Thank you.
Nov 9, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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You are welcome. Please let us know what happens.
Nov 10, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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I ordered the hub assembly and I was looking through the you tube suggestions, a process of elimination I guess and ran across this channel where the guy said you could disconnect each sensor one by one and connect a good sensor and just lay it over the tire to check until the light goes out and that will determine if it is a sensor or not. Your thoughts. I did it to the front tires and no change. Also do the back tires also have a sensor? Maybe it is the back? Thanks Ken. I appreciate your wealth of information.
Nov 10, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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Yes, the rear wheel have sensors but the code is for the left front so that is where I would concentrate. The ABS module needs to see equal movement from all wheels before the light will go out FYI.
Nov 10, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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Probably need to just change out the hub when it comes in.
Nov 10, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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Yep, that is what I would do. Let me know.
Nov 11, 2024 at 8:45 AM