Ford Ecosport: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) / Description and Operation - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Overview
Overview
The BCM
monitors the tire pressure in the 4 road tires with tire pressure
sensors that communicate the tire pressure via radio signals to the BCM .
The tire pressure sensors are battery operated and mounted to the valve
stems. All of the controlling software for the TPMS is contained in the
BCM . The IPC illuminates the TPMS
warning indicator and the message center displays a message when a
fault is present or when the tire pressure falls below the low pressure
limit.
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
HS3-CAN
2
IPC
3
BCM
4
IPC Message Center Display
5
TPMS Warning Indicator
6
LF TPMS Sensor
7
RF TPMS Sensor
8
LR TPMS Sensor
9
RR TPMS Sensor
10
GWM
11
HS1-CAN
Network Message Chart
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Other information:
System Operation
Brake Over Accelerator
The brake over accelerator feature may not be active during low speed
operating conditions. This enables unique drive maneuvers, such as
trailer tow, boat launch and retrieval, or operation in hilly
environments, where the operator may require the application of both the
accelerator pedal and the brake pedal during low speed maneuvering. Th..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
100-002
(TOOL-4201-C)
Holding Fixture with Dial Indicator Gauge
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
205-990Installer, Axle SealTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
211-061
(T78P-3504-N1)
Remover, Roll Pin
303-D011
(D80L-100-G)
Actuator Pin (Dia 3/16)
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