Most modern Fords use indirect TPMS — reset it through the SYNC menu after inflating, then drive briefly to relearn. Older Fords with direct sensors need a dedicated relearn procedure.
Why the Ford tyre pressure light is on
Ford TPMS warnings usually mean one tyre is at least 4 PSI below the door placard. The system compares wheel-rotation speeds, so a tyre that's 'gone down a bit' over a couple of weeks rolls at a slightly different rate and triggers the light. Cold weather is the second-biggest cause.
Ford tyre pressure light reset — step by step
- Set all four tyres cold to the pressure on the driver's door pillar sticker (the values vary by load — check the right column).
- Switch ignition to ON without starting the engine.
- On Fiesta Mk7/Mk8, Focus Mk3/Mk4, Kuga, Puma, Ecosport: go to SYNC screen → Settings → Driver Assistance → Tyre Monitor → Reset.
- On older Fiesta/Focus without SYNC: press the SETUP button on the steering wheel, scroll to 'Tyre Reset' and confirm with OK.
- On Transit/Transit Custom: ignition ON, press and hold the hazard switch for 3 seconds — horn sounds twice to confirm.
- Drive at over 25mph for 10–15 minutes for the system to complete the relearn.
Models covered
Fiesta Mk6/Mk7/Mk8, Focus Mk2/Mk3/Mk4, Kuga Mk1/Mk2/Mk3, Puma, Ecosport, Mondeo Mk4/Mk5, S-Max, Galaxy, Transit/Transit Custom, Ranger
If the light won't go off
Light back on after a few days? Look for a slow puncture — Ford TPMS is sensitive, so even 3 PSI loss will set it off. If pressures are right but the light remains, on direct-TPMS Fords (some Mondeo, Galaxy, S-Max Titanium and US-spec Kuga) one of the sensors has likely failed — a forScan scan or generic TPMS tool will identify which wheel.
What it costs
Reset is free. Direct TPMS sensor (where fitted): £30–£60 per sensor plus £15–£25 fitting. A full set of 4 sensors fitted is typically £150–£280 at an independent.
Bob's workshop tip
Ford's indirect system needs the reset done on a cold morning with all four tyres exactly at the placard pressure — eyeball it and you'll be back in two weeks. Use a digital gauge, not the forecourt air machine.
Ford TPMS FAQs
Why is my Ford tyre pressure light on?
Ford TPMS warnings usually mean one tyre is at least 4 PSI below the door placard. The system compares wheel-rotation speeds, so a tyre that's 'gone down a bit' over a couple of weeks rolls at a slightly different rate and triggers the light. Cold weather is the second-biggest cause.
How do I reset the tyre pressure light on a Ford?
Set all four tyres cold to the pressure on the driver's door pillar sticker (the values vary by load — check the right column). Switch ignition to ON without starting the engine. On Fiesta Mk7/Mk8, Focus Mk3/Mk4, Kuga, Puma, Ecosport: go to SYNC screen → Settings → Driver Assistance → Tyre Monitor → Reset. On older Fiesta/Focus without SYNC: press the SETUP button on the steering wheel, scroll to 'Tyre Reset' and confirm with OK. On Transit/Transit Custom: ignition ON, press and hold the hazard switch for 3 seconds — horn sounds twice to confirm. Drive at over 25mph for 10–15 minutes for the system to complete the relearn.
My Ford TPMS light won't go off — what now?
Light back on after a few days? Look for a slow puncture — Ford TPMS is sensitive, so even 3 PSI loss will set it off. If pressures are right but the light remains, on direct-TPMS Fords (some Mondeo, Galaxy, S-Max Titanium and US-spec Kuga) one of the sensors has likely failed — a forScan scan or generic TPMS tool will identify which wheel.
How much does it cost to fix a Ford TPMS fault?
Reset is free. Direct TPMS sensor (where fitted): £30–£60 per sensor plus £15–£25 fitting. A full set of 4 sensors fitted is typically £150–£280 at an independent.