NHTSA Recall 08V166000: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 158 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Expedition.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V166000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08C03 |
| Component | TIRES › PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
| Report received | April 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | April 24, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 23, 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V166000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.