tire mobility kit

[dco43054]

I called Ford Customer Service and was told that the tire mobility kit has been discontinued because it destroys the TPMS sensors.

That part makes sense. A lot of goo in the TPMS would not do it much good.

But If I had a nail puncture while pulling a trailer, and I was in the middle of nowhere, I'd pump the tire full of goo in a heartbeat.

You can recreate the kit for about $35 with a can of fix-a-flat and a little compressor you can get from most auto parts stores. I always carried one anyhow, but this one was nicely packaged.

 

[Spengracin]

Question, withe the tow package, did anyone receive the trailer plug adapter for connecting kites on what your towing? I know on my F150 it came with all of that, worrying about the tire kit, I totally forgot to ask the dealer this.

 

[TIO M]

I'd have to open it up and actually look at it. I couldn't tell you for sure right now. I'm at work.

 

[Holligl]

Question, withe the tow package, did anyone receive the trailer plug adapter for connecting kites on what your towing? I know on my F150 it came with all of that, worrying about the tire kit, I totally forgot to ask the dealer this.

It comes with both a four pin and seven pin harness. To remove the panel loosen the screw pins in the front. The back snap in tabs the pull straight back.

 

[Spengracin]

Were was it located at, I've looked everywhere?

 

[new to ford]

Were was it located at, I've looked everywhere?

under the driver seat!

 

[calb]

I called Ford Customer Service and was told that the tire mobility kit has been discontinued because it destroys the TPMS sensors. They also told me that if I get a flat while towing to call Roadside assistance.
If you compare the 2011 manual to the 2012, you will see that the tire/temporary mobility kit section has been removed for 2012.
Disappointing...

I'd have thought they'd at least leave the pump and maybe a warning label on the goo can, and/or plugs. Hopefully they will just revise the kit.

 

[sonic35]

I Have a few of these kits laying around if anyone needs one.

 

[Spengracin]

Hav it installed under the drivers seat, in the way sometimes.... The dealer showed me a letter from the dealer that no 2012's would have them anymore. Its a simple pump/kit