Like many other manufacturers, Ford has installed a tire pressure monitoring system in many of their vehicles, including the Ford Fusion. The TPMS keeps track of the air pressure in the car tires and alerts drivers when the pressure has dropped and they need to top up the air.
In order to provide consistently accurate pressure readings, the TPMS will need to be reset. In this article, we share how to reset the TPMS in a 2007 – 2019 Ford Fusion and also provide a guide on what to do if the TPMS warning light doesn’t go off.
The TPMS is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, installed into a Ford Fusion to monitor the air pressure in the tires. The TPMS in a Ford Fusion is a direct tire pressure monitoring system and works due to sensors installed in the wheels.
The sensors send signals to the car’s ECU if low air pressure is detected in any of the tires and this triggers the dashboard light and warning message to appear.
A Ford Fusion has a TPMS to prevent drivers from traveling on deflated and potentially unsafe tires. A slightly deflated tire is not always easy to notice and driving on tires that are low on air can lead to damage and unnecessary wear and tear to your tires.
Driving with the TPMS warning light on is not advisable. The TPMS light will be on for a reason and you should not ignore it, or any other warning lights that are illuminating your dash for that matter!
The TPMS warning light resembles a cross-section of a tire, with an exclamation mark in the center – it looks similar to a horseshoe – and is located in the instrument cluster.
The TPMS will need to be reset in order to continuously and accurately monitor the pressure in all four tires.
Resetting the TPMS is not something you need to do every time you get behind the wheel, but there are a few occasions where drivers need to reset the system in their Ford Fusion, these include:
Some Ford drivers will notice the TPMS light does not immediately go off once they inflate the tires and get them back up to the recommended PSI. This is quite common and resetting the TPMS is the quickest way to turn off the warning light.
Resetting the Tire Pressure Monitoring System in any Ford Fusion model from 2007 to 2019 is a straightforward and easy process. If you are not sure exactly how to reset the TPMS in a Ford Fusion, here is our step-by-step guide:
Step 1 – As soon as you see the TPMS warning light, pull over and stop the car.
Step 2 – The TPMS display in your car will have alerted you to which tires need more air. Inflate the tire, or tires, to the recommended PSI for your vehicle (this information can be found inside the car door).
Step 3 – Get back into the car and drive for a few miles at speeds over 20mph.
Step 4 – Once you have driven for 2 minutes at 20mph or above, the TPMS will have calibrated and be reset.
Occasionally, after inflating or changing a tire and trying to reset the TPMS by driving above 20mph, you may notice the TPMS warning light has not switched off. No one likes having lights flashing all over the dash, especially if the problem has been resolved.
However, in these circumstances, the light may still be on because the TPMS sensors need to be reset.
In order to reset the tire pressure monitoring sensors on a Ford Fusion, you will need to purchase a TPMS reset tool. Car owners can easily find a suitable TPMS sensor reset tool for their vehicle on Amazon or you can speak to a local car dealer for professional guidance.
Once you have your reset tool, you can follow these steps to reset the TPMS sensors and turn off that pesky warning light:
Step 1 – Put the key into the ignition and push down on the brake pedal one time, then release.
Step 2 – Turn the key to the ON then OFF position three times.
Step 3 – Leaving the key in the ON position, press and release the brake pedal again.
Step 4 – Turn the key ON and OFF three more times.
Step 5 – The car will make a beeping sound to indicate it is now in ‘relearn’ mode.
Step 6 – Now you can get out of the car and use your TPMS reset tool to reset the sensors.
Step 7 – Using the TPMS rest tool, start at the driver’s side front tire to relearn the sensors. Follow instructions for your TPMS reset tool to relearn each tire sensor.
Step 8 – The horn will sound when the sensor has been relearned and the code has been identified by the car’s computer.
Step 9 – Once the final tire sensor has been reset using the tool, you will hear a final chirp of the horn and the process will be complete.
Step 10 – You can now turn the ignition off and your TPMS sensors will be reset.
If the above process sounds complicated, perhaps a video tutorial will be more useful. This video clearly demonstrates exactly how to reset the TPMS sensors on a Ford Fusion:
Some Ford Fusion models come with a TPMS reset button installed. The reset button makes the process of resetting the tire pressure monitoring system easier than ever. Here is our step-by-step guide:
Step 1 – Put the key in the ignition and turn to ON position.
Step 2 – Press down the reset button, this can usually be found under the dash or to the side of the steering wheel (check your owner’s manual if you are unsure).
Step 3 – Hold the button down until the TPMS light blinks several times.
Step 4 – You can now fully turn the key in the ignition and start the engine.
Step 5 – Leave the car to run for approximately 20 minutes. The TPMS system should now be reset.
The TPMS reset button in a Ford Fusion is usually located under the dash or to the side of the steering wheel. For example, in the Ford Fusion 2012 model, the reset button is found to the right of the steering wheel.
The TPMS light should go off after you have driven your Ford Fusion consecutively for 2 minutes above 20mph. If the light does not go off, you may need to reset the system. You can reset the TPMS in your Ford Fusion by using the key in the ignition method or using the TPMS reset button.
If the TPMS light still does not go off after you have reset the system, you may need to relearn the tire sensors. There is a step-by-step guide in this article if you want to know how to reset the TPMS sensors.
The TPMS in your Ford Fusion is a tire pressure monitoring system. This is a direct TPMS and works by sensors on the car wheels sending signals to the car’s ECU.
When the sensors detect low air pressure in one or more of the tires on your Ford Fusion, signals are sent to the car’s computer which will ignite a warning light on the dashboard. The TPMS feature is designed to protect your car tires and keep drivers as safe as possible.
Ford TPMS sensors are pre-programmed and ready for use. The sensors should sync with your Ford vehicle automatically but you may need to re-learn new sensors, this can easily be done using a TPMS code reset tool.
Yes, you can drive your can without any TPMS sensors. However, if your car has TPMS installed, when you drive without the sensors the warning light will permanently be lighting up your dashboard. Also, if you drive without a fully functioning TPMS, you will not know for sure if your tires are at the correct air pressure.
All tires have a recommended air pressure, this is measured in PSI. For a Ford Fusion, the recommended PSI is 32. The recommended PSI for your vehicle can be found inside the door panel. If you are still unsure, seek advice from your owner’s manual or dealership.
The TPMS in a Ford Fusion ensures drivers know the air pressure of their vehicle’s tires at all times. When the sensors detect low air pressure, a warning light will appear on the dashboard. If the TPMS doesn’t automatically reset after you have inflated the tires, you will need to reset the system.
We have shared all the information you need to help you successfully reset the TPMS and switch off the warning light in your Ford Fusion. Are you still struggling? You may need to reset all of the sensors, following the steps laid out in this article.
We hope you find all this information useful and you get that pesky warning light off your dashboard asap!
