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08-21-2013, 09:39 PM
2008 Ford F-Series Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Reset


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How To Reset 2008 Ford F-Series Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Step by Step:

Step 1:
Inflate all tires to pressure listed on tire placard.

Step 2:
Engage the parking brake.

Step 3:
Turn the ignition to "Off" position and press and release brake pedal.

Step 4:
Cycle the ignition from "Off" to "Run" position three times, ending in the "Run" position.

Step 5:
Press and release the brake pedal.

Step 6:
Turn ignition to "Off" position.

Step 7:
Cycle ignition from "Off" to "Run" position three times, ending in "Run" position.

Step 8:
The 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 antenna side of learn tool on sidewall of Left Front tire 180° from valve stem to activate sensor. Horn will sound once sensor has been recognized. Repeat step for Right Front, Right Rear, and Left Rear tires.

Step 9:
After training Left Rear tire, the message center will display "TRAINING MODE COMPLETE". If the vehicle is not equipped with the message center display, then the 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.

Step 10:
Disengage the parking brake.

Recommended Tools and Supplies for TPMS repair / replacement on 2008 Ford F-Series:

Bartec 400SD TPMS activation / programming / diagnostics tool - Link: http://bit.ly/163uD95

Sensors:
315 MHz EZ-Sensor / Part Number SB-33000 - Link: http://bit.ly/16zDiQE
(This would be the easiest method, just convert the original banded sensor assembly to an EZ-Sensor with either a snap-in or aluminum clamp-in service pack)
-OR-
OE Sensor with H.D. Payload Package / Part Number SB-28395 - Link: http://bit.ly/157zlpC
OE Sensor without H.D. Payload Package / Part Number SB-28385 - Link: http://bit.ly/163vmqT

Service Packs / Sealing Kits:
EZ-Sensor Service Pack: Aluminum Valve / Part Number SB-34000 - Link: http://bit.ly/17ePmWC
EZ-Sensor Service Pack: Rubber Valve / Part Number SB-20008 - Link: http://bit.ly/16hnJPL
(This would be the easiest method, just convert the original banded sensor assembly to an EZ-Sensor with either a snap-in or aluminum clamp-in service pack)
-OR-
OE Sensor Clip / Part Number SB-22100 - Link: http://bit.ly/18L87nU
OE Sensor Cradle / Part Number SB-22101 - Link: http://bit.ly/19vd0UX
OE Sensor Universal Band / Part Number SB-22102 - Link: http://bit.ly/17eQ1Hq