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2008 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 11, 2008. It covers about 158 vehicles.

vehicles affected
158
reported
Apr 11, 2008
owners notified
Apr 24, 2008
related complaints
5

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

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.
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.
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.

Recall number 08V166000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about tires problems.

2008 Ford Expedition2008 Lincoln Navigator

Questions about recall 08V166000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator pressure monitoring and regulating systems?

Yes. Recall 08V166000, reported on April 11, 2008, covers about 158 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V166000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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