Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2010 E-450 v.2 User Manual

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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 re-
store system functionality. For a de-
scription on how the system func-
tions, refer to When your temporary
spare tire is installed
in this section.

TPMS malfunc-
tion

If your tires are properly inflated and
your spare tire is not in use and the
light remains ON, contact your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.

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.

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2010 Econoline (eco)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
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