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parked. The Low Tire Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure is
25% below the pressure listed on the tire label (approximately 6 to 9 psi
below the manufacturer’s recommend tire pressure). If the tire pressure
increases 2 psi above the “Light ON” threshold, then the TPMS light will
turn OFF. 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.
In short, once the light has turned ON, at least one tire may be under
inflated.
When your temporary spare tire is installed
When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary
spare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you
that the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on
your vehicle. During this time, the low tire warning light can periodically
return or stay on, depending on the state of the damaged road
wheel/tire. This will include the message center messages (if equipped).
To restore the full functionality of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System,
have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on your
vehicle. For additional information, refer toChanging tires with TPMS
in this section.
When you believe your system is not operating properly
The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn you
when your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system is
no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the
following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring
System:
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Low Tire Warning
LightCustomer Action Required
Solid Warning Light 1. Check your tire pressure to ensure they are
properly inflated, refer toInspecting and
inflating your tiresin this chapter. Ford
recommends the use of a digital or dial type
tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type
tire pressure gauge for increased accuracy.
2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended air pressure as
shown on the Tire Label (located on the
driver’s door or the B-Pillar), the vehicle must
be driven for at least two minutes at 20 mph
(32 km/h) to guarantee that the light will turn
off.
3. If the light remains on even after these
steps have been taken, have the system
inspected by your servicing dealership
Flashing Warning Light
(flashes for 20 to 30
seconds either at
start-up or while
driving)1. Your spare tire is in use. Repair the
damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the
vehicle to restore system functionality. For a
description of how the system functions under
these conditions, refer to When You Have a
Flat Tire in this section.
2. If your tires are inflated to the
manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure,
and your spare tire is not in use, and a
flashing low time warning light is still present,
have the system inspected by your servicing
dealership.
When inflating your tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a gas station or in your
garage), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires. Here are the details:
•The tire pressure monitor sensors mounted in your wheels updates
your vehicle with tire pressure information only once every minute,
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Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....350
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................123
Power adjustable foot pedals ...123
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................290
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................121
Power point ...............................118
Power steering ..........................262
fluid, checking and adding ....345
fluid, refill capacity ................351
fluid, specifications .........353, 356
Power Windows .........................120
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................264
R
Radio ................................18, 28, 33
Rear window defroster .............101
Relays ........................................288
Remote entry system .......149, 151
illuminated entry ....................154
locking/unlocking doors .........150
opening the trunk ...................150
panic alarm .............................151
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................153
Reverse sensing system ...........272
Roadside assistance ..................286
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........189
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ......176, 179–183Safety Canopy ...........................194
Safety defects, reporting ..........314
Safety restraints ........176, 179–183
belt minder .............................185
extension assembly ................188
for adults .........................180–182
for children .....................197–198
lap belt ....................................183
safety belt maintenance .........189
warning light and
chime ...............................184–185
Safety seats for children ..........201
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................176
Seats ..........................................161
child safety seats ....................201
memory seat ...................151, 165
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............157–159
Servicing your vehicle ..............321
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................35
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................221
Spark plugs, specifications ......350,
356
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................353, 356
Speed control ............................123
Starting your vehicle ........255–257
jump starting ..........................298
Steering wheel
controls ....................................126
tilting .......................................116
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