Ford is recalling over 1.3 million cars because of a potential issue where the wheel pressure sensors could be coded incorrectly, potentially leading to the car not recognizing that it’s in park and potentially rolling away. If you are one of the owners of a Ford Mustang with one of these potentially dangerous sensors, please take note and contact your dealer as soon as possible!
What are Mustang Wheel Pressure Sensors?
Mustang Wheel Pressure Sensors are coded to the car. They monitor the pressure in each wheel and send this information to the car’s computer. This allows the car to adjust its speed and steering accordingly.
What do the Mustang Wheel Pressure Sensors Do?
The Mustang wheel pressure sensors are designed to monitor the tire pressure and provide accurate feedback to the car. This information is used by the car’s computer to adjust engine performance and fuel delivery in order to keep the tires at their optimum pressure.
Why are New Mustang Wheel Pressure Sensors Coded To The Car?
Mustang owners are reporting that their new wheel pressure sensors are coded to the car. This means that the Mustang will only work with certain air pressure settings and cannot be set manually. Owners have expressed concern that this could lead to issues down the road if they need to change their tire pressure or have their car serviced. It is unclear why Ford chose to do this, but it seems like a bad idea on their part. If you’re a Mustang owner, be sure to ask your dealership about changing your wheel pressure sensor if it becomes an issue.
How to Fix a Mustang Wheel Pressure Sensor That Isn’t Working
If you’ve noticed that your Mustang’s wheel pressure sensors aren’t working correctly, there are a few things you can do to try and fix the issue. The first step is to check for any damage to the sensor. If it’s damaged, you’ll need to replace it.
After you’ve confirmed that the sensor is damaged, you’ll need to reset it. To do this, you’ll need to remove the wheel, disconnect the sensor cable from the ABS module, and then turn off the car. Next, remove the four screws that hold the sensor in place and then disconnect the connector. Finally, reattach the connector and screw everything back in place.
If resetting the sensors doesn’t work, you may need to replace them.
Conclusion
There has been a lot of speculation on new Mustang wheel pressure sensors being coded to the car. Some have speculated that this means that the upcoming 2019 Mustang will be able to track and monitor your driving habits, while others think it could be used for other purposes such as providing warnings or taking control of the car in certain situations. We will just have to wait and see what Ford has in store for us next year!