strapp Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 I have a 2011 Ford Edge Sport. How do you know which tire is low when you get the TPMS warning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Nope. The dealer probably can through IDS, but the customer cannot. The spare tire may have TPMS, in which case, it could be the one setting off the alarm as well. Mine on the 2007 go off around 28 psi or lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Ford vehicles don't have TPMS sensors in the Spare wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 (edited) Simple - you use a tire pressure gauge which you need to refill the tire anyway. Interestingly the new fords show individual pressures including the new edge. Edited March 22, 2015 by akirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Yup...the g/f's Escape had the TPMS sensor go off. Did not tell which one...got out the trusty Craftsman digital guage and found the low tire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strapp Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Doesn't It indicate which tire is low? This is a relly stupid system if that's the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Not in pre-2015 (2016?) MY vehicles apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I have it in my 2008 Ford Edge. Only thing is it is a light on the dash and that is all I get. Tried the automatic air feature the other day to put in air in a low tire and she told me get out and do it yourself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjazzz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 My 07 caddy would tell individual tires and pressures. Don't no why ford is so late in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just wasn't a priority. Your 07 Caddy didn't have sync. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 My 07 caddy would tell individual tires and pressures. Don't no why ford is so late in the game. But what happened if you rotated the tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjazzz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 They can be resynced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjazzz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 My point is this technology is old. My 98 corvette has this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjazzz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sorry I might be a bit spoiled. I imagine being a higher end car you pay for the newer tech. Not sure if comparable models offer this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The point is different manufacturers offer different features at different times. Your 2013 Edge has dozens of features your 07 Caddy didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 My point is Ford decided they didn't want to force customers to resync every time they rotated the tires. Inside the computer it knows exactly what the pressure of each tire is. It has nothing to do with technology, it's just how Ford decided to irritate the fewest number of customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjazzz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 This is my last post .You're telling me it's better to not know what tire is low than knowing and having the tire shop who rotate the tires and sync them for free? fyi I love me edge but I think most people would want the later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Some cars such as our previous Acura MDX did not require the TPMS sensor to be re-synced or re-programmed when the tires were rotated. They automatically updated themselves to the new position on the vehicle after several miles of driving. And yes, they gave the individual tire pressure anytime you wanted to check the readout on the dash. Our Traverse needs to have the tires re-programmed when the tires are rotated in order to give the correct tire pressure for the correct tire position on the car. Used to be able to manually do it via the dashboard on models up until 2011. Now a tool has to be used which can be bought for around $50.00, or the dealer does it when they rotate the tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0J0 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 (edited) I know it's a pain. My 2008 Impala could tell me which tire was low. Problem arose when I would rotate my tires. I don't let anyone else touch my car(s). I couldn't tell which tire was low on air after rotating the tires. I just made sure I checked all the tires regularly. This is a regular ritual for me so it's no big deal. As far as the TPMS, I thought they were all the same as far as how they get their readings. I was wrong with my wife's VW Turbo Bug. Apparently, their wheel sensors monitor wheel rotation speed. If there is a deviation in wheel speed, the light goes off. Once the tire is checked and all is well, you can reset the system with the car "on" but not running with a button in the glove box.Every company has their methods but the important thing is that monitoring is done. Just remember what you used to do before there were even TPMS systems around. We all checked the tires, at least most of us did.Your car may be a "utility" to get around but in reality it's an investment for safety and convenience. Don't just put your key in and go. You have a responsibility to yourself and to keep up on the maintenance. Edited April 4, 2015 by J0J0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Just remounted my summer tires. The TPMS was displayed. Easy enough to fix. Just drive about a block or two at 25 MPH and they automatically reset and the light goes off. One thing to be careful about is damaging them when the tires are taken off and remounted on the rims. An over aggressive repair man or woman could cost you money as they make you pay even if it is their fault and they damage it. But what happened if you rotated the tires? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted April 4, 2015 Report Share Posted April 4, 2015 Yes, forgot that the Ford Edge does re-learn the TPMS when they are rotated. However, since they don't give an actual PSI reading, all the re-learn is doing is allowing the sensor to reconnect with the module to "see" that the sensor is now in place and active. It is not re-learning a new tire position for the sensor, since the Edge doesn't display individual tires. There are aftermarket kits that can be installed to show individual tire pressures. Just one of many that a quick Google search found, and this one also displays tire temperature. http://eniyanvalentino.com/premium-cigarette-lighter-tpms-built-in-programvisual-display/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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