Longtime lurker first time posting!

2011 ranger XLT 2wd

I had 2 issues come up recently but not sure if they’re related or not…and if it's brakes, wheels, electrical, etc...

1. Both the ABS light and traction control light comes off and on randomly. Sometimes it comes on immediately when turning it on and other times it doesn’t come on for 30+ minutes of driving. Only thing that sometimes feels different is when pressing hard on the brakes and it’s a bit tough. ABS issue or do I need to check my brakes? Thought maybe sensor issue? Changed out the ABS fuse already.
   
2. Driving anywhere from maybe 40-60ish mph, I sometimes get what sounds like a wobble or uneven bump coming from the front passenger side wheel. It’s like there is something somewhere that makes a noise as it goes around every wheel rotation. It’s hard to explain but not like speed wobbles, almost like a flat spot? These are brand new tires installed (Less than 6 months old) and they said they didn’t see anything while mounting/balancing. Going 20 or like 80 there doesn’t seem to be much noise or anything. I've also taken off the wheel and noting seemed to be loose or anything like that.
   

If anyone has any thoughts I’d appreciate it! I plan to pickup a scanner this weekend and start there.

 

Welcome to the forum

4WABS and traction control are tied together, if ABS has an issue then traction control can't work as it uses ABS valves

You need to get an OBD2 reader that can access all the OBD2 codes, there are 4 types
PXXX is powertrain, engine and transmission codes, most common
BXXX is body codes, mostly Cab electrical systems and lights
CXXX is Chassis codes, ABS and traction codes<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<the ones you need
UXXX is data//network codes, all the modules and computer are connected over a CANbus network, these codes tell you if a module in not connected/"talking"

Not all OBD2 readers can see all the codes

Some auto parts stores will read your codes for free, ask then to get the C codes and WRITE THEM DOWN!!!, or take pictures of the codes, need EXACT CODE NUMBERS, not its description

 

Thanks for the info! I definitely plan to check the codes and I'll go from there...