If the Tire Pressure Management System on the Ford Explorer is not working properly, you may have to reset the system. Follow these steps to re-initialize the TPMS.
Before You Start: Ensure all tires are properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
2021 – 2023 Models
- Turn on the ignition, but do not start the engine.
- Use the up or down arrow on the steering wheel to navigate to the “Settings” menu.
- Press the OK button on the steering wheel.
- Use the arrow buttons to navigate to “Driver Assist.”
- Select “Tire Pressure” using the OK button.
- Select “Calibrate” and then “Yes” to confirm.
- The TPMS warning light will flash for about two minutes, indicating that the system is in relearn mode.
- Drive thevehicle for at least 20 minutes at a speed of 20-30 mph.
- Once the TPMS warning light goes out, the system has been reset.
2006 – 2020 Models
- Turn on the ignition, but do not start the engine.
- Press the “Setup” button near the speedometer display.
- Use the “+” or “-” button to scroll to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” and press the “Reset” button near the speedometer display.
- The display will show “Hold Reset = Set” or “Hold Reset = Train Left Front Tire.” Press and hold the “Reset” button until the display shows “Tire Train Left Front Tire.”
- Release the “Reset” button.
- Starting from the left front tire, press the tire valve stem with a tire pressure gauge until you hear a horn beep. This indicates that the TPMS sensor has been reset for that tire.
- Repeat this process for the right front, right rear, and left rear tires in that order.
- After resetting the final tire, the TPMS system will complete the reset process, and the display will show “Tire Training Complete.”
- Turn off the ignition.
2002 – 2005 Models
- Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
- Locate the “Reset” button below the speedometer and fuel gauge on the instrument cluster.
- Press and hold the “Reset” button until the tire pressure monitor light on the dashboard flashes three times. This may take up to 10 seconds.
- Release the “Reset” button.
- Start the engine and drive the vehicle for at least 10 minutes at a speed of 30 mph or more.
1995 – 2001 Models
The 1995-2001 Ford Explorer model does not have a built-in TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System).
