How to Reset Tire Pressure Light on Your Ford

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Unsure how to reset the tire pressure light on your Ford after inflating the tires? Your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is critical to ensuring your safety, and it’s important to pay attention to its alerts. However, if the light remains on after addressing any issues, then you can follow these steps from Jim Hudson Ford to turn the light off and learn more about the purpose of the TPMS in the process. And remember, if issues persist, you can always bring your vehicle to the service center at Jim Hudson Ford near Chapin.

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Resetting Your Tire Pressure Light

If the TPMS light ignites on your dashboard, then check the tire pressure in each tire and inflate them as necessary to the recommended PSI. This figure is located inside the driver’s side door or in your owner’s manual. If reinflation doesn’t work, try out these actions:

Attempt to reset the TPMS sensor by driving at least 50 mph for 10 minutes. The next time you turn the car on, the light should be off.
Start the battery on your car, but not the ignition. Locate the TPMS reset button (usually beneath or near the steering wheel), and hold it until the light on the dashboard blinks three times. Release the button, start the ignition, and the light should be off.
Add air to all tires (including the spare tire) to 3 PSI over the recommended amount. From there, deflate them completely. When all are deflated completely, inflate them once again to the recommended tire pressure in order to reset the TPMS sensors.
With the vehicle off, pop the hood of the car and use a wrench to disconnect the positive battery cable. Turn the car on, honk the horn for about three seconds, and reconnect the battery. This is meant to release any power stored in the vehicle so that the TPMS light will disappear.

What Does a Flashing Tire Pressure Light Mean?

What does a flashing tire pressure light mean? This may indicate that the tire pressure sensors need replacement batteries, or that there is an issue with one of the sensors in general. To diagnose the actual problem, schedule service near Irmo at Jim Hudson Ford. Our technicians can get things figured out in no time!

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Having your TPMS light on isn't a reason to worry. There are many ways to turn it off, and Columbia-area drivers can always contact Jim Hudson Ford for more advice on all service-related questions, including how to check car oil or how to unlock a steering wheel.

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license fees. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.