Holstein 2ABS3981 ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear Center, Rear Left or Rear Right

ABS Wheel Speed Sensor for Ford and Mazda

Restore accurate wheel-speed signal input with this Holstein Parts ABS wheel speed sensor, part number 2ABS3981. It is built for differential and rear-position applications across a wide range of Ford Ranger, E-Series, F-Series, Expedition, Explorer, and Mazda truck fitments.

Holstein Parts 2ABS3981 is an OE-style ABS sensor with a pin terminal layout, oval connector shape, 2 terminals, a female connector, and male terminals for a direct electrical interface on the listed applications.

Key Features

• ABS wheel speed sensor for differential, rear left, rear right, rear center, and rear applications
• Pin terminal type with 2 terminals
• Oval connector shape with female connector and male terminals
• Fits many Ford Ranger, F-150, F-250, F-350, E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, and Mazda B-Series applications
• Cross-references Delphi SS10311 and Dorman OE Solutions 970-012 for the same application
• Holstein Parts 2ABS3981 is listed across 1987-2012 model-year coverage

Detailed Description

This Holstein Parts ABS wheel speed sensor is used to monitor wheel or differential speed so the ABS control system can interpret vehicle motion correctly. It is cataloged for a broad range of Ford and Mazda trucks and vans, including Ford Ranger rear left and rear right applications, Ford E-150 and E-250 rear positions, and differential-mounted uses on select Ford F-Series and E-Series models. The part number 2ABS3981 also appears in fitments for Mazda B2300, B3000, B4000, and B2500 applications.

Compatible With long-tail searches such as Ford Ranger rear ABS wheel speed sensor without harness, Ford F-250 Super Duty rear wheel speed sensor, and Mazda B3000 rear center ABS sensor. This part number 2ABS3981 is also associated with Lincoln Blackwood, Ford Expedition, and Mercury Mountaineer rear applications where listed.

What This Part Helps Address

• ABS warning light caused by a failed wheel speed sensor
• Erratic or missing wheel-speed signal to the ABS module
• Loss of anti-lock brake function on the affected axle or differential
• Intermittent ABS operation from sensor signal dropout
• Drivability concerns tied to incorrect speed input on supported vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the mounting location before ordering, since this sensor is cataloged for differential, rear left, rear right, rear center, and rear positions depending on vehicle application. Confirm connector style, terminal count, and harness configuration against the original part before installation. On many listed applications, the notes specify without harness or without electronic stability control, so match the vehicle configuration carefully.

For fitment-based searches, this sensor covers applications such as Fits 1995-2009 Ford Ranger, rear left; Fits 1995-2009 Ford Ranger, rear right; Fits 1995-2008 Mazda B3000, rear center; and Fits 1999-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, rear left or rear right. It also appears in differential-mounted Ford and Mazda applications across earlier model years.

Quality Assurance

Holstein Parts supplies this ABS wheel speed sensor as an OE-style replacement for the listed Ford and Mazda applications. The cataloged interchange references include Delphi SS10311, Dorman OE Solutions 970-012, NTK AB1376, and Standard Ignition ALS177, supporting parts lookup and application matching.