TIRE SENSOR FAULT Indicator light

Asked by Muircat1904 Jan 10, 2021 at 09:14 PM about the 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

For the past year and a half, the Tire Sensor Fault indicator light has been
coming on in my 2008 Ford Explorer XLT whenever I drive more than 20
miles. I've had all the sensors checked numerous times by multiple
mechanics, including two Ford dealerships that cleared all the codes and
recalibrated the sensors, as well as the tires trying to remedy the problem
but they couldn't seem to find anything wrong. I've grown so tired of dealing
with this issue that as of yesterday, 1/9/2021, I bought 4 brand new tires and
4 brand new sensors from a Ford dealership just to get it to stop. The
mechanic at the Ford dealership even trained/synced everything
successfully in my presence to show it worked. The indicator light read
"TIRES TRAINED" and everything was good. At the end of the day today,
after driving far more than 20 miles; the TIRE FAULT" indicator light once
again came back on. Is this more of an electrical issue? Such as a bad relay,
a fuse, or something wrong with the computer? Because as I've stated, ALL
the tires and sensors are brand new as of yesterday and everything is
synced. What other possibility could this be? Any advice would be helpful. I
know they can't turn the sensors off because they are directly synced to the
computer, and I've replaced everything possible at this point!

1 Answer

73,350

You can check, but I believe you have to drive several miles for the sensor to trigger. On my 2010, it was about 15 miles. Do you have the same size tires on all four wheels? Larger or small diameter tires on one wheel, or on the back could trigger the system.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2008 Ford Explorer

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,860
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,091 Great Deals out of 133,226 listings starting at $1,100
Used Ford Expedition
815 Great Deals out of 23,520 listings starting at $1,050
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,065 Great Deals out of 21,006 listings starting at $1,000
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,589 Great Deals out of 50,688 listings starting at $500
Used Ford Edge
1,504 Great Deals out of 41,244 listings starting at $825
Used Dodge Durango
816 Great Deals out of 21,701 listings starting at $550
Used Toyota Highlander
1,288 Great Deals out of 18,799 listings starting at $500
Used Chevrolet Traverse
863 Great Deals out of 14,554 listings starting at $975
Used Honda Pilot
1,014 Great Deals out of 29,628 listings starting at $711
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,158 Great Deals out of 18,585 listings starting at $1,550
Used GMC Acadia
1,068 Great Deals out of 14,524 listings starting at $550
Used Ford Escape
2,335 Great Deals out of 45,519 listings starting at $400
Used GMC Yukon
661 Great Deals out of 11,549 listings starting at $1,499
Used Jeep Wrangler
3,229 Great Deals out of 59,493 listings starting at $3,000

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 32,227 listings starting at $34,145
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
212 Great Deals out of 7,654 listings starting at $27,059
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
318 Great Deals out of 3,514 listings starting at $19,900
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
463 Great Deals out of 5,569 listings starting at $13,900
2020 Ford Explorer For Sale
306 Great Deals out of 3,387 listings starting at $13,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.