How To Reset Ford Fusion TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2020)
Last Updated on November 23, 2020 by Nick
How To Reset Ford Fusion TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2020) – The Ford Fusion is a medium-sized car in Ford’s middle class, mainly for the North American market. The Ford Fusion was launched in 2006 as the successor to the medium-sized fourth-generation Ford Taurus.
Since 2007, this car is also available in four-wheel drive. The Ford Fusion was also released as a slightly more luxurious Mercury Milan (up to and including 2010) and the luxurious Lincoln MKZ. The second-generation Lincoln MKT was released in 2013 with a new design.
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How To Reset Ford Fusion TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2020)
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 year you have, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS on Ford Fusion:
2010-2016 Models
Time needed: 7 minutes
You’ll need TPMS Relearn Tool to reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System on this model. Follow these steps to do it:
- Park your vehicle
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Press and release the BRAKE pedal
Ensure fully pressed!
- Without starting the engine, turn the ignition key from OFF to the ON position 3 times with the ending in the ON position
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START/STOP button once to turn ON the ignition and then press the button again to turn OFF the ignition. Do this 3 times with the ending in the ON position
- Press and release the BRAKE pedal
Ensure fully pressed!
- Turn OFF the ignition
Do not release the key!
- Turn the ignition key from OFF to the ON position 3 times with the ending in the ON position
If your vehicle has an ignition button, press the START/STOP button once to turn ON the ignition and then press the button again to turn OFF the ignition. Do this 3 times with the ending in the ON position
- You will hear a horn if you do it right
The horn will sound twice and the TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE message will appear on the screen
- Start from the driver side front tire, use the TPMS Relearn tool to reset the tpms sensor
Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall, near the valve stem. Then press the button to activate the TPMS sensor
- 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!
2017-2020 Models
There are 2 ways to reset TPMS in this generation. Depending on your vehicle trim level, here are a few ways to reset the TPMS:
With Hazard Flasher
- Drive your car for at least two minutes between 20 mph
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Turn ON the ignition without starting the engine
- 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
- 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
- A horn chirp will confirm that the sensor has been reset
- Repeat the process for the passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and the driver side rear tire
- Turn off the ignition after you reset the last tire
- Adjust the tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
With Cluster Display
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine
- Go to the DRIVER ASSIST menu by using the ▲▼ navigation button
- Press the OK button to select
- Scroll down and select TIRE MONITOR
- Press and hold the OK button until a confirmation message appear on the screen
These instructions are based on the Ford Fusion owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of Ford Fusion (2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Ford Fusion TPMS Tire Pressure System Light (2010-2020) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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