This article was co-authored by Ed Beery and by How.com.vn staff writer, Eric McClure. Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified.
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Ford vehicles are known for being easy to maintain and fix, but they are notorious for causing headaches every now and then when it comes to the tire pressure monitoring system. The sensors that check your tire pressure rely on separate batteries, which typically last around 7-10 years before they need to be replaced. If the TPMS light is solid, you probably just have low tire pressure. To help you navigate the process, we talked to Ed Beery, an automotive specialist, to get the info you need to fix your Ford.
What the TPMS Indicator Means
A solid tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light indicates that one of your tires has low pressure and needs to be filled with air. If the TPMS light is flashing, the battery for one of your tire pressure sensors is dying and needs to be replaced soon. Visit a Ford dealership to get the batteries replaced.
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Expert Q&A
Tips
- You can also try resetting the tire pressure sensors by deflating all of your tires and reinflating them to the recommended pressure. That’s a lot more time-consuming than the other options, though.Thanks
Warnings
- If you do have low tire pressure, mechanic and automotive expert Ed Beery explains that “uneven tire pressure leads to wear problems and can affect mileage.” In other words, don’t drive if one of your tires is low!Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.redi-sensor.com/faqs/solid-vs-flashing-tpms-warning-light/
- ↑ https://www.daytondailynews.com/community/the-price-is-right-for-tire-pressure-sensor-battery-replacement/K4VZ6A24EVG4HFEXVXJNB42E3A/
- ↑ https://www.chapelhilltire.com/can-you-drive-with-a-flat-tire/
- ↑ https://www.chapelhilltire.com/can-you-drive-with-a-flat-tire/
- ↑ https://www.htsaves.com/blog/do-i-need-to-reprogram-my-car-after-battery-replacement/
- ↑ https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCLRPT-22V453-9969.PDF
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