Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to Service Information
Symptom Chart: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| A module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool | Fuse Wiring, terminals or connectors Communication network concern TPM module |
REFER to Module Communications Network , Symptom Chart: Communication Network. |
| The TPMS warning indicator is never or always on | Communication network concern IPC |
Go to Pinpoint Test Q |
| TPMS warning indicator is on continuously and the message center displays LOW TIRE PRESSURE | Spare tire currently in use sensor(s) TPMS sensor(s) Tire pressure not set to specifications listed on the VC label TPMS sensor |
GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| TPMS warning indicator is on continuously and DTCs are present | Not all TPMS sensors are installed TPMS sensor(s) not trained TPMS sensor(s) Intermittent TPMS operation due to RFI TPM module wiring
NOTE:
The TPM module is also known as the Radio Transceiver Module (RTM). TPM module BCM wiring BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The BCM will not enter TPMS sensor training mode | Stoplamp switch concern Ignition switch concern VSS concern BCM |
GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| One or more TPMS sensors do not train and DTCs are not present | TPMS sensors RFI |
GO to Pinpoint Test I |
| One or more TPMS sensors do not train and DTCs are present | TPMS sensor(s) Vehicle communication issue Intermittent TPMS operation due to RFI TPM module wiring
NOTE:
The TPM module is also known as the Radio Transceiver Module (RTM). TPM module BCM wiring BCM |
FOLLOW the diagnostics for the DTCs retrieved. REFER to Tire Pressure Monitoring System or REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules |