Replacing brake fluid level sensor?
I have a ‘96 ranger with an ABS light code 12. I pulled, inspected, and cleaned the level sensor connector to the master cylinder reservoir. After that didn’t work I tested for continuity between the 2 terminals on the sensor that normally connect to wires 531 and 512 (both of the colored wires) and found no continuity.
So my question comes to how do I replace the sensor? I’ve found several places online to buy just the sensor but I cannot determine how to safely remove the sensor from the reservoir. I’ve come across official ford documents stating to replace the reservoir assembly as well as several videos that mention it in passing. The problem with that route is I cannot for the life of me find a listing anywhere for the reservoir assembly. The third option is replace the whole master cylinder but the truck is NOT rust free and I do not want to go through replacing it for a simple sensor.
An option ive considered is buying a new master cylinder and just removing the reservoir and swapping it out. However im not even sure if I can remove the reservoir safely. Is it just friction fit to the master cylinder? Any info would be greatly appreciated