Recall 08V166000: TPMS Non-Compliance

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/Expedition 2008

Lincoln/Navigator 2008

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

MFR'S REPORT DATE: April 08, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V166000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Tires: Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 158

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling 158 M/Y 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,"Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 PSI to 40 PSI without a commensurate update to the TPMS calibrations.

consequence:
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 24, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 08C03. Customers may contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.