Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator Flashes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The TPMS indicator flashes for 70 seconds, then remains ON solid when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, for the following conditions:
- Tire Pressure Sensor Fault - If equipped, the message center will display TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
- No communication with the SJB (TPMS is integral to the SJB ) - The TPMS indicator is illuminated when the IC has not received any signals from the SJB for more than 5 seconds. If equipped, the message center displays TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .
- Tire Pressure Monitor Fault - If equipped, the message center will display TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT when the TPMS is malfunctioning or communication with the IC has been lost. GO to SYMPTOM CHART .