These instructions apply to the Ford EcoSport Mk1 (B515) 2014-2022.
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After adjusting pressures or changing a wheel on your Ford EcoSport (B515, 2014–2022), you reset the tyre-pressure monitor so it relearns the correct baseline. The EcoSport uses an indirect system — reset through the dashboard menu, no tool or sensors to program. The warning coming on after you’ve been at the tyres is normal; it just needs a fresh reference. Here’s how to clear it and what to check if it lingers.
How the Indirect System Works
Because the EcoSport uses an indirect monitor, there are no pressure sensors inside the wheels. Instead the car watches how fast each wheel turns through the ABS system: a tyre losing pressure gets slightly smaller and spins a touch faster, and the system flags the difference. That is why it has to be told what ‘correct’ looks like — you set the pressures, run the reset, and it stores the current rolling behaviour as the reference. It also means the reset must be re-run after any pressure change or wheel swap, because there is no direct pressure reading to fall back on.
Set the Pressures First
Inflate all four tyres cold to the door-pillar label figures, then reset — the system takes whatever is in the tyres at reset time as ‘correct’.
Before You Start
- Set the pressures cold — before driving, or after standing a few hours — so warm tyres don’t skew the baseline.
- Use the figures on the driver’s door-pillar label, not the maximum moulded on the tyre sidewall.
- Match the load column if you’re carrying passengers or luggage.
- Only run the reset once all four are set — an indirect system has no way to correct a wrong starting point.
Resetting via the Menu
- Switch the ignition on.
- Use the steering-wheel arrows to scroll the cluster menu to ‘Tyre monitor’ (Tyre Pressure / TPMS).
- Press and hold ‘OK’ until a confirmation message appears.
- Drive normally — the system relearns and the light clears.
If the Light Stays On
- Recheck every tyre — one low corner triggers it.
- Always reset after inflating or a wheel swap so the baseline matches.
- A genuine slow puncture keeps the warning on — inspect before resetting.
- Drive a bit further after the reset; an indirect system needs some steady miles to settle the relearn.
- A cold morning can drop every tyre a couple of psi — top up and reset again.
- Mismatched or unevenly worn tyres can confuse the relearn — check the set is consistent before resetting.
What to Expect After
Once you’ve confirmed the reset and driven a few miles, the light goes out and stays off for the trip. The system then judges pressure by comparing the wheels against the reference you just stored, so it should only warn again if a tyre genuinely goes soft. If it returns soon after despite correct pressures, treat it as a real leak to chase rather than a glitch in the reset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the tyre pressure light on a Ford EcoSport?
Set the pressures, scroll the cluster menu to ‘Tyre monitor’, then press and hold OK until it confirms; drive to finish. Because the EcoSport is an indirect system, the reset stores the current rolling behaviour as the reference, so make sure all four tyres are correct and cold before you hold OK.
Is a tool needed?
No — the EcoSport’s indirect system relearns through the menu and driving.
Why did it light up in cold weather?
Cold air lowers pressure; top up to the label figure and reset.
It lit after a wheel change — normal?
Yes — reset so the new wheel becomes the reference.
Why doesn’t it show individual tyre pressures?
An indirect system has no in-wheel sensors, so it cannot display a psi figure per tyre — it only knows a wheel is turning differently to the others. That’s why you should check each tyre with a gauge rather than expecting a number on the dash, and why the reset relies on you setting the pressures correctly first.
Do I need to reset after topping up just one tyre?
Yes — set all four to the correct figure, then run the reset. The indirect system compares the wheels against each other, so any change to one tyre shifts the balance and the stored reference needs refreshing. Confirm every corner with a gauge before holding OK so the new baseline is accurate.
Got a TPMS fault code rather than a low-pressure warning? Look it up on autodtcs.com. To clear a service reminder, see our EcoSport service reset.
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