Ford Focus: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light (2011-2021)
Last Updated on November 30, 2020 by Nick
Ford Focus: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light (2011-2021) – The Ford Focus is a compact middle-class car made by the American car manufacturer Ford. Focus is a model that is sold in almost all markets where Ford is active.
Launched in Europe in 1998 and North America in 2000, Focus has followed two diversified development lines. In 1999 it was judged Car of the Year in Europe. With over one million units sold, it was the best-selling car in the world in 2012.
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Ford Focus: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light (2011-2021)
Whenever tire pressure is adjusted, change a tire, or get it rotated you must carry out the TPMS reset procedure. Depending on the vehicle model version you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS on Ford Focus:
America Model (2011-2018)
Time needed: 7 minutes
If your vehicle is a North American model made in 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018, you can reset the TPMS by increasing or decreasing the tire pressure without a tool. Follow these instructions to get started:
- Drive your car for at least two minutes between 20 mph
Make sure you have driven your vehicle for 2 minutes
- Park your vehicle in a safe location
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START/STOP button once without touching the brake pedal
- Turn the hazard flashers ON then OFF 3 times within 10 seconds
If you successfully enter the reset mode, the horn will sound indicating the TPMS matching process has started
- Activate the TPMS sensor
Start from the driver side front tire, remove the valve cap, and then increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure until a horn chirp sounds
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
A chirp horn will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
The TIRE LEARNING message will disappear
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
Done!
European Model
Unlike the US model, for the European model Ford Focus, you can reset the TPMS via the cluster display. Depending on your vehicle model year, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS:
2012-2017 (MK3)
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- Press ◄ the navigation button to enter the main menu
- Go to the SETTINGS menu by using the ▲▼ navigation button
- Press the ► button to enter a submenu
- Select DRIVER ASSIST
- Scroll down and select DEFLATION DETECTION or TYRE MONITOR
- Press and hold the OK button to execute the tire pressure reset
2018-2021 (MK4)
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- Go to the SETTINGS menu by using the ▲▼ navigation button
- Press the [wp-svg-icons icon=”list-2″ wrap=”i”] menu button to display the submenu
- Scroll down and select INFORMATION
- Select TYRE PRESSURE
- Select RESET
- Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message appear on the screen
These instructions are based on the Ford Focus owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the third and fourth generation of Ford Focus (2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article Ford Focus: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light (2011-2021) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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