Ford E-250 (2009 year). Manual — part 41

Since tires need to be rotated to provide consistent performance and
maximum tire life, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System needs to know
when the tires are rotated to determine which set of tires are on the
front and which are on the rear. With this information, the system can
detect and properly warn of low tire pressures.

WARNING: Always perform the TPMS reset procedure after tire
rotation when recommended pressures are different for the front

and rear tires.

TPMS reset tool

Please take the tool with the
provided Velcro

威 strip on the back

If you find that the reset tool was not provided when delivered, has been
lost or no longer functions (the battery is not replaceable), please contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to obtain a replacement.

To verify that your TPMS reset tool is working, press and release the
button on the center of the TPMS tool. The red light should illuminate
and remain on for approximately five (5) seconds. If the light does not
illuminate, the tool needs to be replaced.

TPMS reset tips:
• To reduce the chances of interference from another vehicle, TPMS

reset should be performed at least three feet (one meter) away from
another Ford Motor Company vehicle undergoing the TPMS reset
procedure at the same time.

• Do not wait more than two (2) minutes between resetting each tire

sensor or the system will timeout and the entire procedure will have
to be repeated on all four wheels.

• A double horn chirp indicates the need to repeat the procedure.

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TPMS reset procedure

It is recommended that you read the entire procedure before attempting.

Note: To enter the reset mode, Steps 1–6 MUST be completed within
60 seconds.

1. Place the ignition in the off position and keep the key in the ignition.

2. Press and release the brake
pedal.

3. Cycle the ignition from off to on
three (3) times ending in the on
position—DO NOT start the engine.

4. Press and hold the brake pedal
for two (2) seconds, then release.

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5. Turn the ignition to off—DO
NOT remove the key.

6. Cycle the ignition from off to on three (3) times ending in on. DO
NOT start the engine.

If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound
once, the TPMS indicator

will flash and the message center will

display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE.

If after repeated attempts to enter the reset mode, the horn does not
sound, the TPMS indicator

does not flash and the message center

does not display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

7. Train the TPMS sensors in the tires using the following TPMS reset
sequence starting with the left front tire in the following clockwise
order:

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1. Left front tire (Front driver’s side)

2. Right front tire (Front passenger’s side)

3. Right rear tire (Rear passenger’s side)

4. Left rear tire (Rear driver’s side)

8. Left front tire: Place the TPMS reset tool against the left front tire
where the tire meets the rim, opposite from the valve stem (1) as shown.
This is where the sensor is located inside the rim.
The tool needs to be held against the tire sidewall opposite the
valve stem as illustrated with the arrow on the tool pointing
towards the rim; do not use the tool with the arrow pointing away
from the rim as it may not activate the sensor.

9. Press and release the green button and hold the tool to the tire
sidewall until the horn sounds. The red light on the TPMS reset tool will
illuminate while the tool is active. The horn will sound once within
10 seconds to indicate the process was successful.

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