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 Warning
Light
Customer Action Required
Solid Warning Light
1. Check your tire pressure to ensure they are
properly inflated, refer to
Inspecting and
inflating your tires
in this chapter. Ford
recommends the use of a digital or dial type
tire pressure gauge rather than a stick type
tire pressure gauge for increased accuracy.
2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended air pressure as
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (located on the driver’s door or the
B-Pillar), the vehicle must be driven for at
least two minutes at 20 mph (32 km/h) to
guarantee that the light will turn off.
3. If the light remains on even after these
steps have been taken, have the system
inspected by your servicing dealership
Flashing Warning Light
(flashes for 20 to 30
seconds either at
start-up or while
driving)
1. Your spare tire is in use. Repair the
damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the
vehicle to restore system functionality. For a
description of how the system functions under
these conditions, refer to
When You Have a
Flat Tire
in this section.
2. If your tires are inflated to the
manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure,
and your spare tire is not in use, and a
flashing low time warning light is still present,
have the system inspected by your servicing
dealership.
2005 Mountaineer
(mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
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