Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V166000 Reported April 11, 2008

Fmvss 138/tire pressure

Ford Motor Company · Tires · 158 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V166000
Manufacturer Campaign
08C03
Manufacturer
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
158
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 11, 2008

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 08V166000 or campaign 08C03.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V166000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V166000?

NHTSA recall 08V166000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on April 11, 2008. It addresses: Fmvss 138/tire pressure. The recall affects approximately 158 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V166000 or the manufacturer campaign number 08C03. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.