Ford Explorer Tire Pressure Sensor Reset

If the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light remains on after adjusting the tire pressure, use one of the following reset methods depending on your Ford Explorer model year.

Method 1: Automatic TPMS Reset

  1. Inflate all four tires to the recommended pressure listed on the driver's door jamb label.

  2. Start the engine and make sure the TPMS warning light is illuminated.

  3. Drive the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph (32 km/h) for 10–20 minutes.

  4. The system will automatically detect the correct tire pressure and reset the TPMS. Once the reset is complete, the warning light will turn off.

Method 2: TPMS Sensor Relearn

  1. Park the vehicle and switch the ignition to the OFF position.

  2. Turn the ignition from OFF to ON three times, ending in the ON position without starting the engine.

  3. Press and release the brake pedal once.

  4. Turn the ignition back to OFF.

  5. Again, turn the ignition from OFF to ON three times, ending in the ON position.

  6. Wait for the horn to sound once, indicating the vehicle has entered TPMS training mode.

  7. Using a TPMS activation tool, activate each tire pressure sensor in the following order: Left Front → Right Front → Right Rear → Left Rear.

  8. Wait for the horn to sound after each sensor is successfully recognized.

  9. After the final sensor is learned, the horn will sound twice to confirm the relearn procedure is complete.

  10. Turn the ignition OFF, then start the engine and verify that the TPMS warning light has turned off.

Method 3: Reset Through the Instrument Cluster (If Equipped)

  1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.

  2. Use the steering wheel controls to open the Settings menu on the instrument cluster.

  3. Select Vehicle, then choose Tire Monitor or Driver Assistance, depending on your model year.

  4. Select Reset TPMS or Relearn Tire Pressure.

  5. Confirm the reset when prompted.

  6. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for several minutes to allow the system to complete the reset. The TPMS warning light should turn off once the reset is successful. 


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