Ford Fusion TPMS Diagnostics, 2016-2018

After the TREAD Act was mandated in 2007, all vehicles manufactured in the United States beginning in 2008, must be installed with direct or indirect TPMS systems.

The Ford Fusion uses a direct TPMS system, which means TPMS sensors are installed in the wheel. If one or more tires indicate low tire pressure, the TPMS sensors will transfer the information to the vehicle’s ECU. An indicator light (low-line TPMS system) or each tire pressure will show on the dash (high-line TPMS system).

When a tire is inflated, rotated or changed in one or more tires of a Fod Fusion, a TPMS relearn must be performed to write the ID’s to the vehicle.

Type of TPMS system:

• Direct TPMS, TPMS sensors are installed in the wheel, tire pressure is communicated via radio frequency (RF) technology from the sensor to the vehicle’s ECU

Type of OE sensor:

• Schrader Snap-in Faraday Gen 6 315MHz Ford global spec PAL FSK, part numbers: HC3T-1A180-AB, HC3T-1A150-AA

Aftermarket (Universal, Hybrid, Programmable, Configurable, One-to-One, OE-style) options for TPMS sensor replacement:

• Alligator Sens.it
• Direct Fit
• Schrader Performance Sensors, EZ-sensor® 
• Huf ECS
• Huf IntelliSens UVS
• MOBILETRON Universal
• Orange DirectFit US
• Orange Universal US
• PDQ
• VDO REDI Sensor
• U-Pro

All programmable, configurable, hybrid and OE-type (one-to-one) TPMS sensor options and service kits can be found in the VT56, VT55, and VT36 TPMS Tools.

Type of TPMS frequency:

• 315MHz

Type of Relearn procedures:

• Manual, two types, standard ignition, and push-button start
• Bonus OBD relearn procedure coverage as an option on the VT56, requires OBD module
• Auto relearn

Type of TPMS tool required for TPMS reset:

• Manual relearn: TPMS activation tool such as VT15, VT30, VT31, VT36, VT55, VT56
• OBDII relearn: VT56 scan tool with OBDII module, Sync ID technology for software versions DA1-25-04 and higher

Manual relearn procedure (standard ignition):

• Engage the parking brake and inflate all tires
• Turn ignition to the OFF position
• Press and release brake pedal
• Quickly turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (engine OFF) three times, stop in RUN position
• Press and release brake pedal
• Turn ignition OFF
• Quickly turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (engine OFF) three times, stop in RUN position
• NOTE: All the steps for this process must be performed within 10 seconds
• A single horn chirp will indicate the relearn mode is active
• Use your TPMS tool to activate the left front sensor
• A single horn sounds to indicate sensor learning successful
• Repeat for the right front, right rear and left rear sensors
• TRAINING MODE COMPLETE will display on the message center when relearn is finished

Manual relearn procedure (push-button start):

• Important note, some models require the start button to be pressed twice (without pressing the brake) to enter RUN mode (Ignition ON/Engine OFF). If this is the case, modify steps 3 and 5 as noted.
• Engage the parking brake and inflate all tires
• With the vehicle OFF, push and release the brake pedal
• Push START button 5 times (NOTE: 8 times if 2x-to-RUN)
• Press and release the brake pedal
• Push START button 6 times (NOTE: 9 times if 2x-to-RUN)
• A single horn chirp will indicate the relearn mode is active
• Use the tool to activate the left front sensor
• A single horn sounds to indicate sensor learning successful
• Repeat for right front, right rear and left rear tires
• TRAINING MODE COMPLETE will display on the message center when relearn is finished

Bonus coverage, OBD relearn procedure:

• OBDII module is required, attach to the tool
• Confirm TPMS sensors are properly installed
• Adjust tire pressure to placard value
• Hold TPMS tester on left front tire sidewall next to valve stem, use TPMS tool to activate the sensor
• Repeat for the right front, right rear and left rear sensors
• Apply OBD module to DLC
• Turn ignition to ON
• Press OK on TPMS tool to transfer data to ECU
• Disconnect OBD module from DLC
• Turn ignition OFF then start the engine
• Drive for at least 5 minutes at 28 mph

Auto relearn procedure:

• Confirm TPMS sensors are properly installed
• Adjust tire pressures to placard value
• Drive vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph or until TPMS light is off.

Troubleshooting tips

Ford Fusion vehicles, years 2017-2019, can be reset via an OBD relearn procedure, as a “bonus” relearn using the VT56 with OBD module.  The OBD bonus relearn, known as Sync ID technology, eliminates having to perform a manual, relearn procedure or auto relearn, which requires either many steps or long driving time to turn off the TPMS light. If “OBD RELEARN” is an option, the sensor ID’s can be transferred through the OBD port. ATEQ expects to increase the bonus OBD coverage in time for Ford.

Ford Fusion vehicles may require the start button to be pressed twice during the relearn (without pressing the brake) to enter into RUN mode during the relearn (Ignition ON/Engine OFF). If this is the case, modify steps the manual steps for the push-button start relearn, 3 and 5, as noted in the relearn procedure.

Ford TPMS DTC Codes

B106A – Pressure Sensor Range Bit Incorrect State
B106B – Tire Pressure Sensor Battery Low (Could Set As Configuring New Driver Door Module)
B106D – TPMS Initiators Not Configured
B106E – Solid State Driver Disabled Due to Short Circuit
B106F – Module Disabled Due to External Fault
B1182:00 – TPMS No Sub Type Information
B1182:55 – TPMS Not Configured
B1217 – Horn Relay Circuit Failure
B1218 – Horn Relay Coil Circuit Short To VBATT
B124D:02 – TPMS General Signal Failure
B1251:00 – TPMS Low Battery No Sub Type Information
B1254:51 – Right Rear (Outside on Dual Wheel) Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter Assembly Not Programmed
B1255:51 – Left Rear (Outside on Dual Wheel) Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter Assembly Not Programmed
B1317 – Battery Voltage High
B1342 – ECU is Defective
B1359 – Ignition Run/ACC Circuit Fault
B1363 – Ignition Start Circuit Fault
B1D55:01 – Antenna No. 2 General Electrical Failure
B2477 – Module Configuration Failure and/Or Mismatch
B2868 – LF Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction
B2869 – RF Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction
B2870 – RR Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction
B2871 – LR Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction
B2872 – Tire Pressure Sensor Fault
B287A – Tire Pressure System Malfunction
C1A56:51 – Left Front Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter Assembly Not Programmed
C1A58:51 – Right Front Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter Assembly Not Programmed
C2780 – ECU In Manufacturing Mode
U0140:87 – Lost Communication w/BCM Missing Message
U0155 – Lost Communication With Instrument Cluster
U0422:68 – Invalid Data Received From BCM Event Information
U1041 – SCP Invalid or Missing Data for Vehicle Speed
U1262 – SCP Communication Bus Fault
U1900 – CAN Communication Bus Fault
U2023 – Fault Received from External Mode Communication Bus Fault
U2050 – No Application Present