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Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Note: Each road tire and full-size
spare is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the
tire and wheel cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem.
The pressure sensor is covered by
the tire and is not visible unless the
tire is removed. Take care when
changing the tire to avoid damaging
the sensor.
You should always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate
tire gauge. See Inflating Your Tires in this chapter.
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road tires
and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The low tire pressure
warning light will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low. Once the light
is illuminated, your tires are under-inflated and need to be inflated to the
manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. Even if the light turns on and a
short time later turns off, your tire pressure still needs to be checked.
When a new wheel and tire is installed
When one of your road tires is replaced by a new tire and wheel, the
system sensor located in the new tire and wheel needs to be trained to
the vehicle.
System training tools
Tire pressure monitoring system training tools are available through the
Rotunda catalog or through a Ford dealership. The steps for training the
sensors are outlined below.
System sensor training procedure
Note: To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle,
system training should be performed at least three feet (one meter)
away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the system
training procedure at the same time.
Note: Do not wait more than two minutes between resetting each tire
sensor or the system will time-out and the entire procedure will have to
be repeated on all four wheels.
A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure.
276 Wheels and Tires
2014 Police (pol)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, December 2012
USA (fus)
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