If the Tire Pressure Management System on the Ford Escape isn’t working properly, you may have to reset the system. Follow these steps to re-initialize the TPMS.
The light indicator is a notification to warn you of significantly low air pressure or high-pressure loss in your tires and is NOT to be ignored, as low pressure affects the vehicle’s overall performance, such as:
- How the vehicle drives.
- Increases the need for fuel.
- Tire failure.
2020 – 2023 Models
- Make sure all tires are properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Select “Settings” on the infotainment screen.
- Select “Vehicle.”
- Select “TPMS.”
- Select “Reset.”
- Confirm that you want to reset the TPMS.
- Start driving the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes. The TPMS system should now be reset.
2013 – 2019 Models
- Make sure all tires are properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Press the “Menu” button on the steering wheel until you see “Settings” displayed on the instrument cluster.
- Use the arrow buttons on the steering wheel to scroll down to “Driver Assist.”
- Select “Tire Monitor.”
- Select “Reset.”
- Confirm that you want to reset the TPMS.
- Start driving the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes. The TPMS system should now be reset.
2008 – 2012 Models
- Make sure all tires are properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Press and hold the TPMS reset button located below the steering wheel on the instrument panel to the right of the steering column.
- Hold the button down until the TPMS indicator light on the instrument panel blinks three times. This can take up to 30 seconds.
- Release the button.
- Start driving the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes. The TPMS system should now be reset.
2008 – 2023 Models
Tire Relearn with Tool
- Make sure all tires are properly inflated to the recommended pressure.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Press and release the brake pedal once.
- Turn the key to on and then off again three times. On the third time, leave the key in the on position.
- Press and release the brake pedal again.
- Turn the key to on and then off again three times. On the third time, leave the key in the on position.
- You will hear the car horn chirp once. This means the car is in Relearn Mode.
- Set up your Tool to learn the tire sensors according to the Tool directions.
- Start at the front left tire, place the Tool near the valve, and follow the Tool directions. The machine should beep, and the car horn chirp when the sensor has been learned.
- Continue this process in this exact order: front right, rear right, and rear left tires.
2001 – 2007 Models
The Ford Escape from 2001 to 2007 did not have a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) installed as a standard feature. If you have installed an aftermarket TPMS system, please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for resetting the system.
NOTE: If you are unable to Reset the Tire Pressure Light on the first try, repeat the steps. If you are still unsuccessful, contact the dealership for assistance or consult your vehicle user’s manual.
Did the four steps to turn off my warning light after Ive had my tires rebalanced but as soon as I start my escape again the lights are back on. Called the auto shop that did my rebalancing and was told to drive around a bit and the light will go off on its own…. We’ll have to see if that works.
What if you don’t have a key? I have a key fob and a start button!