Recall 08V-166
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Ford Expedition and 1 other model: Tires (pressure monitoring and regulating systems).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-166
- Reported
- April 11, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 158 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 fix
Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 08c03.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Expedition 2008
- Lincoln Navigator 2008