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Sensor Training

NOTE: The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done in an area without radio frequency (RF) noise.

RF noise is generated by electrical motor and appliance operation, cellular telephones, and remote transmitters.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position three times, ending in the RUN position. Do not wait more than two minutes between each key cycle.
  3. Press and hold the brake pedal.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position three times, ending in the RUN position. Do not wait more than two minutes between each key cycle.
  6. When the message center displays "TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE", place the magnet on the valve stem of the LF tire pressure sensor. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the TPMS module.
    Fig 1: Placing Activation Tool, Tire Pressure Monitor On Valve Stem (Tire Pressure Sensor)
    G01633661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Within two minutes after the horn sounds, place the magnet on the valve stem of the RF tire pressure sensor.
    NOTE: If the TPMS module does not recognize any one of the five tire pressure sensors during the tire training procedure, the horn will sound twice and the message center will display "TIRE TRAINING MODE INCOMPLETE" and the procedure must be repeated.
  8. Repeat Step 7 for the RR, LR, and spare tires.

    When the tire training procedure is complete, the horn will sound twice and the message center will display "TIRE TRAINING MODE COMPLETE".