What Is the Recommended Tyre Pressure for Your Ford Focus?
Ellie Dyer-Brown, 7 months ago
3 min read
- Ford
- Tyres
- Car ownership
FixMyCar reveals the correct tyre pressure for Ford Focus models.
Driving with the correct tyre pressure is essential because it is safer, improves fuel economy and keeps your tyres in good condition for longer.
Contents
Ford Focus tyre pressure by year of manufacture
What tyre pressure is too low?
How to reset the tyre pressure on a Ford Focus
Ford Focus tyre pressure by year of manufacture
The fourth-generation Ford Focus with 215/50R17 size tyres requires 33 PSI (or 2.3 BAR) on both its front and rear tyres.
| Year | Front Tyre Size | Front Pressure | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2010 | 205/55/R16 V 91 | 33 PSI / 2.3 BAR | 205/55/R16 V 91 | 30 PSI / 2.1 BAR |
| 2011-2015 | 215/55/R16 H 93 | 30 PSI / 2.1 BAR | 215/55/R16 H 93 | 30 PSI / 2.1 BAR |
| 2016-2020 | 205/55/R16 V 91 | 30 PSI / 2.1 BAR | 205/55/R16 V 91 | 30 PSI / 2.1 BAR |
| 2021-2023 | 215/50/R17 V 91 | 33 PSI / 2.3 BAR | 215/50/R17 V 91 | 33 PSI / 2.3 BAR |
Ford Focus 2023 tyre pressure chart
What tyre pressure is too low?
Most Ford Focus models have a recommended PSI of between 30 and 33. If the PSI of your tyres is lower than that, you should top them up as soon as you can.
It shouldn’t matter if your tyres are slightly underinflated, but generally, driving on anything less than 28 PSI is a cause for concern and could cause damage and decrease your safety.
Read our ultimate guide to tyre pressure to find out more.
How to reset the tyre pressure on a Ford Focus
The tyre pressure warning light comes on when the pressure in one or more tyres falls 25% or more below the threshold allowance. If this light comes on in your Ford Focus, you might wonder whether you can reset it.
The answer is yes, you can - follow these instructions.
Step one: check your tyres
The tyre pressure warning light comes on for a reason and shouldn’t be ignored. The first thing to do is check the pressure in each tyre, and if it’s too low, top it up.
It’s a good idea to inspect your tyres for any signs of damage or punctures that could have caused the pressure to drop. If all your tyres are inflated enough but the light is still on, your tyre pressure sensor could be faulty and might need replacing.
Step two: open settings
Use the up and down buttons on your steering wheel to navigate to the settings. Next, scroll to 'driver assist' and press 'OK', then scroll down to 'tyre monitor' and press 'OK' again.
Press and hold 'OK' once more until you see the message 'tyre pressure stored'.
Alternative method
Alternatively, follow the instructions below.
Turn the ignition to the on position.
Locate the hazard warning light button and push it 6 times in 5 seconds until you hear the horn.
On the console you should see the message “train left front tyre” - deflate this tyre until you hear the horn again.
Repeat this process with each tyre in the order indicated on the console.
After you have done this with each tyre the console should say 'training complete'.
Now the system has been reset you can re-inflate all your tyres.
What is the Ford tyre pressure monitoring system?
The Ford tyre pressure monitoring system, often abbreviated as TPMS, constantly measures the pressure of your tyres and sends these readings to your vehicle. The information display within your car allows you to keep an eye on your tyre pressure at all times.
Find out more about how tyre pressure sensors work.
While the monitoring system isn’t a substitute for checking your tyres regularly, it does help to identify problems sooner so you can stop and either inflate or change your tyres as necessary.
Common Ford Focus tyre pressure sensor problems
Here are three common problems encountered with the TPMS.
Faulty pressure sensor. Pressure sensors are located in the tyres and operate using batteries which eventually run out. When this happens the whole sensor usually has to be replaced.
Pressure sensor lost memory. If the control module and sensors temporarily lose contact this can sometimes cause a loss of memory. Reprogramming the sensors will require a TPMS reset tool, or you could find a local mechanic to do it for you.
New tyres. When you have new tyres fitted the sensors need to be reprogrammed or you will see the tyre pressure warning light.
Need new tyres for your Ford Focus? You’re in the right place.
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Written by Ellie
Ellie is FixMyCar's Content Writer. She has over three years of experience writing about cars and regularly collaborates with automotive experts to provide trustworthy advice for drivers in a language they understand. Her work has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, iNews, The Daily Express and The Sun. She has a BA in English literature and an MA in creative writing from Durham University. Outside of work, Ellie follows F1 and eagerly awaits Ferrari's next era of dominance in the sport. She drives a Suzuki Swift.