FORD 2008 E-450 v.2 - Manual (Page 136)

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:
Low Tire
Pressure
Warning Light Possible
cause Customer Action Required
Solid Warning
Light Tire(s)
under-inflated 1. Check your tire pressure to
ensure tires are properly inflated;
refer to Inflating your tires in
this chapter.
2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended
inflation pressure as shown on the
Tire Label (located on the edge of
driver’s door or the B-Pillar), the
vehicle must be driven for at least
two minutes over 20 mph (32
km/h) before the light will turn
OFF.
Spare tire in
use Your temporary spare tire is in
use. Repair the damaged road
wheel/tire and reinstall it on the
vehicle to restore system
functionality. For a description on
how the system functions, refer to
When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
TPMS
malfunction If your tires are properly inflated
and your spare tire is not in use
and the light remains ON, have the
system inspected by your
authorized dealer.
Tire rotation
without sensor
training On vehicles with different front
and rear tire pressures, the TPMS
system must be retrained following
every tire rotation. Refer to Tire
rotation in this chapter.
2008 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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