Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #08V166000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V166000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 158 affected units, FMVSS 138/TIRE PRESSURE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.