nix150

So....I'm driving into work this morning and the TPMS sensor goes off - while driving. The little icon blinking and the message "Tire Pressure Sensor Fault" is going off on the center dash display. I do have a 4" lift and the wheels and tires are not stock - see my signature for truck details. I've been running this set-up for a year now, or about 10K miles with NO issues. I thought maybe I had a flat, but nope. I tried restarting the truck, nope, still there. Any thoughts on this? It actually seems a bit random.

I did stop off at the dealer for an appt tomorrow. They said it probably needs a a "reset" and they asked if I had any new devices in the truck? Nothing that has not been in the truck before - cell phones, computer..things like that. The only thing that's semi-new is my wifes car key, but that's been in the truck now for a few months.

I appreciate any feedback.

schissler

I changed out my stock tire for the spare to get a nail taken out, drove around for 2 days on the spare and then got that TPMS fault error... Never went away but I put the stock wheel back on.

My guess is you either need to reset the TPMS in the truck to recognize all the sensors, or your sensor is shot!

nix150

They are the stock sensors from the stock wheels. I just had them swap them over when they were installed. Like I said, I've been running this setup for 10K now, with no issues. This just seem SO random. I don't have much experience with TPMS or what can cause these to go out. The truck is only 2 years old, so I wouldn't think one would go bad yet...

I guess I'm wondering if anyone has had these "reset" and has that solved the issue?

techrep

iTrader: (1)

trucks telling you ...you have a sensor failure... One of the TPMS sensors has failed ... you already tried to reset it correct ?

schissler

TPMS reset procedure

The TPMS reset procedure needs to be performed after each tire
rotation on vehicles that require different recommended tire
pressures in the front tires as compared to the rear tires.

WARNING: To determine the required pressure(s) for your
vehicle, refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label or
Tire Label located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. See
Vehicle loading - with and without a trailer in this chapter for more
information.

Overview

To provide the vehicle’s load carrying capability, some vehicles require
different recommended tire pressures in the front tires as compared to
the rear tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) equipped on
these vehicles is designed to illuminate the low tire pressure warning
light at two different pressures; one for the front tires and one for the
rear tires.

Since tires need to be rotated to provide consistent performance and
maximum tire life, the tire pressure monitoring system needs to know
when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the
front and which are on the rear. With this information, the system can
detect and properly warn of low tire pressures.

TPMS reset tips:

• To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, the TPMS
reset procedure should be performed at least three feet (one meter)
away from another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS
reset procedure at the same time.
• Do not wait more than two minutes between resetting each tire sensor
or the system will time-out and the entire procedure will have to be
repeated on all four wheels.
• A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure.
Performing the TPMS reset procedure

It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting.

1. Drive the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes
and then park in a safe location where you can easily get to all four tires
and have access to an air pump.
2. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
3. Cycle the ignition to the on
position with the engine off.
4. Turn the hazard flashers on then
off three times. This must be
accomplished within 10 seconds.
If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound
once, the TPMS indicator will flash and the message center (if
equipped) will display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE. If this does not
occur, please try again starting at Step 2.
If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode, the horn does not
sound, the TPMS indicator does not flash and the message center (if
equipped) does not display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE, seek service
from your authorized dealer.
5. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset
sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise
order:
• Left front (Driver’s side front tire)
• Right front (Passenger’s side front tire)
• Right rear (Passenger’s side rear tire)
• Left rear (Driver’s side rear tire)
6. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
Note: The single horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code
has been learned by the module for this position. If a double horn is
heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful, and must be repeated.
7. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right front tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
Tires, Wheels and Loading
8. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the right rear tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
9. Remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left rear tire;
decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds.
Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained
(driver’s side rear tire), the TPMS indicator stops flashing, and the
message center (if equipped) displays:
TRAINING COMPLETE.
10. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the reset
procedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated.
If after repeating the procedure and two short beeps are heard when the
ignition is turned to off, seek assistance from your authorized dealer.
11. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure as indicated on
the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. See Vehicle loading - with and
without a trailer in this chapter for more information.

horsinaround930

I drove my truck off the lot with that error... Figured it was because the previous owner had aftermarket wheels on it and they put the stocks on it when they traded it in. I took it in on warranty, they thought it was a sensor, replaced all four, no luck. Turns out the trucks control module was bad. Good thing I have the warranty! Hopefully it's just a bad sensor for you if it isn't undr warranty, those modules aren't cheap.

BassAckwards

A blinking TPMS light indicates sensor failure. You can pull the code to tell you exactly wether it's a low batt, or lost communication, etc.

Either way you need a new sensor which will be around $70 from a shop

nix150

lol, yeah, I got that from the center screen. I have not had the sensors or any part of the TPMS system reset. I did'n't know that you can reset it yourself without going to the dealer.

nix150

Yeah, it's under warranty. It's only got 26K on it now. It's lifted and stuff but the dealer has never given me any trouble over warranty or have said anything about it. I guess the fact that they lift new trucks to sell that they have a bit more tolerance than some dealers might.

nix150

Great tip! I'll try this. Any idea how much air you have to let out before it "chirps"? Has anyone done this procedure and been successful?