Ford Focus: How To Reset TPMS Low Tire Pressure Light (2011-2021)

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)
America Model (2011-2018)
European Model
2012-2017 (MK3)
2018-2021 (MK4)

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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