Ford Explorer TPMS Reset Guide
The Ford Explorer is a full-size, sport utility vehicle produced by the American manufacturer Ford since 1991, and since 2011 based on a crossover platform. The Ford Explorer became one of the most popular sport utility vehicles on the road. The model years 1991 through 2010 were traditional body-on-frame, mid-size SUVs. For the 2011 model year, Ford moved the Explorer to a more modern unibody, full-size crossover SUV platform, the same Volvo-derived platform the Ford Flex and Ford Taurus use although with significantly greater ground clearance. It is slotted between the traditional body-on-frame, full-size Ford Expedition and the mid-size CUV(Crossover Utility Vehicle) Ford Edge. Although outwardly similar, the fifth generation Explorer, Ford Edge and Ford Escape do not share platforms. The fifth generation Explorer does, however, share platforms with the Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT.
The original Explorer has also been involved in controversy, after a spate of fatal rollover accidents in the 1990s involving Explorers fitted with Firestone tires.
Both two-door Explorer Sport and four-door models of Explorer have been sold. Part-time four-wheel drive is an available option, and since 1995 this has been a 'shift on the fly' system with full protection against being engaged at high speed. A specially modified Special Service Vehicle version is also available from Ford Fleet for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and EMS agencies. Explorer was also the name of a trim package offered on the Ford F-Series trucks from 1968 to 1986. The 2011 Ford Explorer was named North American Truck of the Year.
1.Inflate all tires to pressure listed on tire placard.
2.Turn ignition to OFF position and press and release brake pedal.
3.Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
4.Press and release brake pedal.
5.Turn ignition to OFF position.
6.Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
7.Horn will sound once and TPMS telltale will blink once train mode is initiated. If equipped with message center, it will display TRAIN LF TIRE. Place antennae of learn tool on sidewall of LF tire 180° from valve stem to activate sensor. Horn will sound once sensor has been recognized. Repeat step for RF, RR, and LR tires.
8.After training LR tire, the message center will display TRAINING MODE COMPLETE. If the vehicle is not equipped with the message center display, successful completion can be verified by turning the ignition to the OFF position and not hearing the horn sound. If the horn sounds, the training procedure must be repeated.
'''''''''WITH INTEGRATED KEY FOB (ACTUAL KEY CONTAINED IN KEY FOB) PUSH-BUTTON START''''''''''''''''''''''''
1.With vehicle off, press and release the brake pedal.
2.Using the push button, press and hold the button until the vehicle is in accessory mode (ACC mode). WARNING: DO NOT PUSH AND RELEASE TOO QUICKLY…PUSH--WAIT FOR SOUND--RELEASE.
3.Power off by pushing the button 1 time.
4.Repeat 2 more times, ending in ACC mode.
5.Press and release the brake pedal, then turn vehicle off.
6.Using the push button, press and hold the button until the vehicle is in accessory mode.
7.Power off by pushing the button 1 time.
8.Repeat 2 more times, ending in ACC mode.
9.Horn will sound once the TPMS telltale will blink once train mode is initiated. If equipped with message center, it will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
10.Starting at LF tire, decrease air pressure until horn chirps. Repeat procedure for remaining tires in the following order: RF, RR, and LR. If equipped with banded sensors, place antennae of learn tool on sidewall of LF tire 180° from valve stem to activate sensor. Horn will sound once sensor has been recognized. Repeat step for RF, RR, and LR tires.
11.After successfully programming the LR tire, the message center should display "TRAINING COMPLETE."
12.Inflate all tires to pressure listed on tire placard.
''''''''''''''''WITH INTELLIGENT ASSIST IGNITION SYSTEM (NO ACTUAL KEY CONTAINED IN KEY FOB)'''''''''''''''''
1.With vehicle off, press and release the brake pedal.
2.Using the push button, press once to turn on, then press again to put vehicle into ACC mode, then press again to turn vehicle off.
3.Repeat 2 more times, ending in ACC mode.
4.Press and release the brake pedal, then turn vehicle off.
5.Using the push button, press once to turn on, then press again to put vehicle into ACC mode, then press again to turn vehicle off.
6.Repeat 2 more times, ending in ACC mode.
7.Horn will sound once and TPMS telltale will blink once train mode is initiated. If equipped with message center, it will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
8.Starting at LF tire, decrease air pressure until horn chirps. Repeat procedure for remaining tires in the following order: RF, RR, and LR. If equipped with banded sensors, place antennae of learn tool on sidewall of LF tire 180° from valve stem to activate sensor. Horn will sound once sensor has been recognized. Repeat step for RF, RR, and LR tires.
9.After successfully programming the LR tire, the message center should display "TRAINING COMPLETE."
10.Inflate all tires to pressure listed on tire placard.
If the Tutorial Above will not work. Please follow the Tutorial Below!
1.Inflate all tires to pressure listed on tire placard.
2.Turn ignition to OFF position.
3.Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
4.Press and release brake pedal.
5.Turn ignition to OFF position.
6.Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
7.Horn will sound once and TPMS telltale will blink once train mode is initiated. If equipped with message center, it will display TRAIN LF TIRE. Place relearn magnet on LF sensor until horn sounds.
8.Proceed as in step 6 for the next 3 sensors in the following order: RF, RR, and LR.
9.After training LR the horn will sound and message center will display TIRE TRAINING MODE COMPLETE, if equipped.