ABS and Traction Control Lights On - 2018 Ford Explorer Limited

ClearTheCode guidance (Ford · Brakes & suspension)

Summary: For ABS and Traction Control Lights On - 2018 Ford Explorer Limited, work through these steps on your 2016+ vehicle:

1. Confirm the symptom — note when it happens (cold start, highway, after fuel fill, etc.).
2. Scan codes — save all pending/stored DTCs; don't clear until you've recorded them.
3. Check TSBs & recalls — look up your VIN for open campaigns and known fixes.
4. Inspect the obvious — related fuses, connectors, fluid level, and recent repairs.
5. Test the common fix — follow model-specific service procedures; one change at a time.
6. Escalate if needed — burning smell, no brakes, overheating, or stalling in traffic → shop visit.

Owner reported: Hey everyone,

I'm having an issue with my 2018 Ford Explorer Limited and hoping someone here has experienced something similar. Recently, both my ABS light and Traction Control light have come on simultaneously on the dashboard. They usually appear shortly after I start driving.

What's even stranger is that sometimes, when these lights are on, my speedometer will act erratically, occasionally dr…

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