Tire pressure sensor question??
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It is a safety factor that stems back to 2000-2002 when the Ford/Firestone wrecks were happening.
do the pressurized tube trick. it's a good idea, especially for those with different rims than OEM
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I also learned that the emergency "donut" spare doesn't have a sensor. Is there a sensor in the Ford full size spare tire?
Last edited by Rusty Bumper; Oct 4, 2008 at 05:37 PM. Reason: Question about spare
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House I posted one way to do the tube trick here; https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...or-defeat.html
If the sensors need to reset by spinning I guess that you could just tie a string on to the tube and swing it around for a few minutes.
Big-Red the sensors are radio transmitters with batteries in them. More info here; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_pr...itoring_system
If the sensors need to reset by spinning I guess that you could just tie a string on to the tube and swing it around for a few minutes.
Big-Red the sensors are radio transmitters with batteries in them. More info here; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tire_pr...itoring_system
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I found more info on the Ford TPMS; Understanding Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in 2007+ Ford Mustangs at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
"It is important to note that your car will not warn you about low tire pressure as soon as you start your car. Your car has to be moving at least 20 MPH (32 km/h) for two minutes before it will register that there is a problem."
Here is the ultimate Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) site; http://www.fordtpms.com/
"It is important to note that your car will not warn you about low tire pressure as soon as you start your car. Your car has to be moving at least 20 MPH (32 km/h) for two minutes before it will register that there is a problem."
Here is the ultimate Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) site; http://www.fordtpms.com/
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From a recent experience, I think Spike is right. FWIW, the TMPS light came on in my Subaru because of low pressure in one of the tires. The light didn't clear after I got the tire back to the normal range. The light cleared on the way to the dealership. The service guy said the alarm doesn't clear until normal pressure has been restored and the sensor spins at a minimum of about 40 to 45 mph for a couple of miles. I figure the Ford TMPS would be the same.
I also learned that the emergency "donut" spare doesn't have a sensor. Is there a sensor in the Ford full size spare tire?
I also learned that the emergency "donut" spare doesn't have a sensor. Is there a sensor in the Ford full size spare tire?
I've pretty well bit the bullet and bought a set of used rims and TPMS sensors to use with my snow tires. Since the tire shops keep breaking the sensors off my stock rims, it seems to be the only way to go. $600 for snow tires and over $800 for the extra rims and TPMS. The only way I can justify that expense is by owning the Explorer for well over a decade.
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read this article, interesting. Tire pr...itoring system - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
So does the Ford system have batteries in tire monitors that need replacing, or is it based on monitoring the tire size/revolutions?
So does the Ford system have batteries in tire monitors that need replacing, or is it based on monitoring the tire size/revolutions?
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In a previous string on resetting the TPMS, ford does have a device for 19.00 that resets the TPMS. The part no. that the service rep used is 8C2T-1A203-AB the one that the parts guy gave me is 8C2Z-1A203-A, he said that it does not list one for the 07 but this the one listed for the 08. To reset the TPMS you have to turn your key from off to start, (without starting the vehicle) 3 times and tap on the brake, do this untill the horn beeps and then reset the TPMS.