Good day,
i have some issues with a 1998 Ford Ranger XLT, US Model (It was imported to germany), 2.3l 4 Cylinder, maybe someone had the same problem and knows more.
Here is the issue:

When i turn the truck, no lights show up, however once i accelerate, first the Handbreak light comes on after that it turns off but the ABS Light comes on and stays on.
If i, for example stop at a red light and accelerate again, the HAndbreak lights comes back on but turns off after a short while, the ABS Light however stays on until the truck is shut off.
Then the same issue runs down exactly like mentioned in the beginning.
Breaks work, no problem there. Fluids are in correct level. handbreak is not tighted, handbreak still has all functions when parking.
i tried finding the issue however i only find more and more loose ends to the issue.

other problems are also (maybe even in connection) the manual transmissions makes sort of grinding & like ''something is loose'' noises, all gears work, no smell of burned clutch.

If anybody can help me find a way to resolve this, i would be very thankful, i really want to keep this little part of american history alive here in germany, especially because he has no rust or engine problems.

thanks in advance, ill try to make a video so i can show it better, if that will work on this forum.

best wishes and i hope you have a great day.

 

The brake fluid level sensor can also trigger the parking brake light, if the fluid level is correct the sensor could be failing.

Try unplugging it and see if the light stays off.

 

Is that also a reason for the ABS Light to stay on?