ford tire pressure sensor

Jack_Berry · Sep 26, 2010

14 days ago the tires were rotated
10 days ago the pressure sensor light went on
13 days ago the dealer took the tires down in pressure and re-pressurized. said that the sensor light should go off in 15 miles
7 days ago light remained on from nc to laredo. had the tires checked in laredo and the sensor shut off.
this past week the light has gone off over night. then 20 miles down the road the light starts flashing and then stays on.

going back to dealer tomorrow to try nd get this written up as a service issue.

anyone had this occur?

greg334 · Sep 27, 2010

Sounds like a defective TPSM to me. Have it replaced and see what happens.

skyraider · Sep 27, 2010

#1. If u could get the lite to blink, ur ready for Christmas.
#2. what ever happened to check ur tires with a pressure gauge so ur behiney wouldn't grow mold to ur seat.
#3. to much technology for me.
#4, Its just that the summer air stayed in to long in ur tires and the senors gadget is broken. PS,,,all in fun,,,hope u find a cure soon................

Jack_Berry · Sep 27, 2010

no sensor in stock. 'bout 200 bucks installed. so went across the street to goodyear and had the oil changed. told the tech about the tire problem and he came back with 90, 60, 70 65lb tire pressure is all 4 tires. he balanced them and we shall see what happens. need to buy a new guage. mine has gone absent..

chefdennis · Sep 27, 2010

Personally i'd disconnect that light and keep a good gauge in the drivers door pocket. I check the tires every other day in the morning before moving the van from sitting all night.

Jack_Berry · Sep 29, 2010

ignoring the light. just bought a new gauge.

Jack_Berry · Sep 30, 2010

well.....expletive deleted. rr went flat as we entered the c'nee this morning. trks at ntb getting a new tire with a road hazard warranty mounted. couldn't tell it was losing air since the tpsm was still on. two tires in less than 7 days. expletive deleted!