ABS Conversion

[steve_garnjobst]

I’ve been slowly accumulating the parts to add ABS to my ‘98 GT. The car originally came with ABS, but it was removed due to a Coyote engine swap. (The Ford Racing ECU for the Coyote doesn’t support the stock ABS.)

So, I’m installing a 4 channel ABS controller from a 2008 Shelby GT 500. I have the ABS controller, sensors, brake line and fittings. I just need to find an ABS Connector for the controller.

The part I need is WPT-1356 (replaced by BU2Z-14S411-BBC). Unfortunately, I’ve had zero luck finding one of these connectors, which has been discontinued by Ford. If anyone has one of these sitting around or can point me to a source, I would be eternally grateful!

-Steve

 

[mwjscn]

Ford uses a bunch of different manufacturers for their connectors like Sumitoyo, Yazaki, etc. The only advantage to the Ford pigtails is they come pre-wired (if you're making a quick fix), but they're often significantly cheaper directly from the manufacturers and then you can pin them yourself as you please. You will have to terminate the wires and crimp the terminals yourself, but I find it's actually a lot of fun (though it does require a terminal crimping tool and tracking down all the right terminals and seals).
This particular connector is a TE Connectivity EBC-440. They do seem to make multiple variants, which you can find in the bottom right grid on the attached document ENG_CD_1326110_L3.pdf, but based on availability I'd hazard a guess it's probably 1326110-1.

If it is a 1326110-1 exactly, here's some listings for the connector body:

https://www.arrow.com/en/products/1-1326110-1/te-connectivity

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/1326110-1?qs=VCyXNGXRS8bXJngs7h713g%3D%3D

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374630710473
And here's the wire guard clamshell:

https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/1326113-1?qs=%252BQd%2FV%252BJdpmd2G1rKlR%2FhUw%3D%3D

Then you'll need terminals. Since this is a hybrid connector, it uses multiple sizes. The most populous of which is a 0.64mm female terminal. The part numbers are listed under section 3 on the first page of ENG_SS_408-8788_D.pdf attached below.
Here's an example of a 0.64mm female crimp terminal that is sized for 18-20 AWG wire: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/TE-Connectivity-AMP/638551-1?qs=JrKHeuhvO5WFm%2BYf8cgkdg==
It looks like on the Ford pigtail they only used the larger 2.8mm female terminals to provide grounds but I only took a quick look from what I could find online for WPT-1356 images.

 

[steve_garnjobst]

Thanks for the info! Starting with a bare connector isn’t that much of a disadvantage, as a few of the pins need to be moved anyway for installation on an SN95.

I found a couple really good installation threads with wiring diagrams and plenty of detail. Unfortunately, supply of the connector kit seems to have dried up in the past couple years.

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[RinerAuto]

The stock 98 ABS can work standalone as well, not sure why it wouldn't work with the Coyote. With that said, the S197 GT500 unit is a way better upgrade. I'm in the process of gathering parts for the 2011-14 S197 upgrade for my SN95.

My plan for the connector since a replacement is still available with flying leads is to put a Deutsch connector on it. That way I can use the existing wires already in the car.

 

[steve_garnjobst]

The ABS module in the ‘98 Mustang requires at least some level of support from the car’s ECU (the ABS isn’t 100% standalone). Unfortunately, the Ford Performance ECU typically used for Coyote engine swaps doesn’t include this support. The Ford ECU also has a few other missing features (tachometer support, for instance) that I’ve been able to work around. However, the consensus in the Coyote swap community is to install one of the 4 channel Ford ABS modules that can run standalone. IIRC that includes control units from 1999-2009 vehicles. It’s worth noting newer control units won’t work, as they have links to the ECU ( for traction control, I believe). Some of the serious track cars use a third-party ABS controller, but that’s pretty costly. For me, the GT500 unit seems like the best option.

 

[RinerAuto]

Odd the 1998 can't. I run a 1999 ABS unit from a cobra, standalone in my 1994.

The ABS portion should work without the traction/stability control portion. But I'm not 100% on that. Just based on what I've read so far. I'll post what I learn once I start installing the 11-14 ABS.