NHTSA recall 08V166000
Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Ford Expedition and 1 more
Reported Apr 11, 2008158 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 08C03Built May 10, 2007 – Jan 9, 2008
The defect
Ford IS recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the TPMS calibrations.
The risk
The TPMS indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure IS IS 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
The remedy
Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.