woliver

Originally, I had thought the TPMS light would illuminate if the pressure dropped about 4 or 5 psi. Letting you know you ned to add some air. This is just not so. The light will trigger when the pressure drops to around 20 psi !! This is a danger area and I think it should go off sooner than that. I was told this by a Ford tech and he referred to the tpms as an "idiot light" If pressure in your tire is that low as to trigger the light, you may have a leak in the tire. That does suck Woliver, but I am sure the dealer will resolve the issue.

Hi everyone. I just got back from the dealer. They were very helpful and pleasant. It turned out a tire pressure sensor was out of calibration. I'm not sure why as the vehicle build date was 11/12/09. Regardless, it seems to be fine now. Just have to wait and see if it returns. Good luck and thanks for the responses.

Hi woliver. :D Sorry to hear about your problem. First, you need to check and adjust the tire pressures to the correct levels (do not assume the dealer did it properly). The correct tire pressure is located on the Manufacturer sticker on the drivers side door jamb. Next, you need to follow the instructions located in the TPMS section of your Owners Manual concerning the TPMS system.

 

If you still get the TPMS fault light, make an appointment for service. Likely something as simple as a faulty sensor or reprogramming needed.

 

While it is understandable that you are upset, things happen and it will be taken care of.

 

Let us know how you make out.

 

Good luck. :beerchug:

Hi BBF2530, thanks for responding. The tire pressure seems fine. The alarm was not for low tire pressure but for "sensor fault". I called the salesman who sold it to me, and he said he has heard of this. The service dept is closed today (Sunday). I am bringing it in tomorrow morning. I am guessing that either a sensor in a tire failed or it is the main system. Either way, a brand new vehicle shouldn't have a system fail after you have it for 5 hours. I mean, I am in the shop with it 2 days after I bought it. I love my new Edge and did a lot of research before buying. This is a bit of a disappointment.

I just took delivery of a 2010 Edge AWD Ltd with nav. I had it for 5 hours when I received the "Tire Pressure Sensor Fault" warning. 5 Hours!!! The dealership got it from another, and I assume they drove it there as it had 300 miles on it. How can this vehicle fail so soon? I saw the post about Motorolla cables. I have an Iphone connected via USB and a seperate Belkin charger plugged in, but not connected to anything right now. I was driving straight and level at constant spped in 47 degree weather when it alarmed. Now the warning won't go away if either I turn the vehicle off or press the reset button. Anyone else heard about any solutions? Thanks