C1220 FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY: YELLOW ABS WARNING INDICATOR FAILURE
POST UPDATED IN May, 2023
C1220 FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY: YELLOW ABS WARNING INDICATOR FAILURE
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is used as a standard safety feature on modern automobiles. It prevents the wheels from locking up and also helps them maintain grip according to driving conditions.
Generally, the Anti-lock Braking System is integrated into the Electronic Stability Control, which is responsible for monitoring the moments when the wheels brake. There is a sensor on each wheel, which, upon detecting possible wheel locking, momentarily releases the braking system. Subsequently, the ABS continuously applies the optimum braking pressure for each wheel, thus ensuring the necessary braking to prevent the wheels from locking.
The C1220 OBDII diagnostic code is stored on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles when the ABS malfunction warning lamp exhibits erratic operation.
DTC C1220 OBD2 is set for one of the following reasons:
The steps to troubleshoot the C1220 OBDII fault code are as follows: