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Ford Fiesta Tyre Pressure: The Complete Guide

Ford Fiesta

Have you ever wondered why correct tyre pressure is so important? Maintaining the correct tyre pressure has multiple benefits for vehicle and driver safety. But how do I know the correct tyre pressure for my Ford Fiesta? 

You can check your owner’s manual to know the right tyre pressure for your tyres. But if you have lost the manual or you don’t get one for some reason. 

This blog post will help you know the correct tyre pressure for your Ford Fiesta, It doesn’t matter what your tyre type is, we have shared all the correct PSI (Pressure Pound-Force Per Square Inch) of tyres used in your Ford Fiesta. 

Ford Fiesta Tyre Pressure (Automatic & Manual Transmission)

The recommended tyre pressure for Ford Fiesta is between 32 to 35 PSI. However, the correct tyre pressure may vary depending on the tyre specifications.

Below is a detailed list of the correct pressures for all types of tyres used in the Ford Fiesta. We have also categorized the tyre pressures based on tyre size, season type, front and rear placement, and whether the car has an automatic or manual transmission. This information will help you know the most accurate and suitable tyre pressures for your specific set of tyres.

Ford Fiesta Recommended Tyre Specification for Automatic Transmission 

Tyre Size Front (Normal Load) Rear (Normal Load) Front (Full Load) Rear (Full Load)
195/60R15 88V Winter 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
195/60R15 88V Summer 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
195/60R15 92V XL All Season 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
195/55R16 87V 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
195/55R16 91V XL Summer 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
195/55R16 91V XL All Season 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/45R17 88V XL Summer 36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 30 PSI / 2.1 Bar 36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 42 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/45R17 88W XL All Season 36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/45R17 88Y XL 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/40R18 86W XL 36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
205/40R18 86Y XL 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar

 

Ford Fiesta Recommended Tyre Specification for Manual Transmission 

Tyre Size Front (Normal Load) Rear (Normal Load) Front (Full Load) Rear (Full Load)
195/60R15 88V Winter   30 PSI / 2.1 Bar  26 PSI / 1.8 Bar  41 PSI / 2.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
195/60R15 88V Summer   33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
195/60R15 92V XL All Season   30 PSI / 2.1 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar  41 PSI / 2.8 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
195/55R16 87V   33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
195/55R16 91V XL Summer   33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
195/55R16 91V XL All Season   33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/45R17 88V XL Summer   36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 30 PSI / 2.1 Bar 36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 42 PSI / 2.9 Bar
205/45R17 88W XL All Season   33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/45R17 88Y XL   33 PSI / 2.3 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 35 PSI / 2.4 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar
205/40R18 86W XL   36 PSI / 2.5 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar 38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar
205/40R18 86Y XL   33 PSI / 2.3 Bar 26 PSI / 1.8 Bar  38 PSI / 2.6 Bar 41 PSI / 2.8 Bar

 

What is Tyre Pressure?

Tyre pressure is the amount of air that is trapped inside the tyre which is measured in pounds per square inch (PSI) or BAR pressure. In general, most passenger cars have a recommended PSI ranging between 31 and 35 when the tyres are at normal temperature. 

But the PSI may vary depending on the type of tyres, season, and surface you are driving in. For the safe side, you should always follow the recommended tyre pressure mentioned in your owner’s manual. 20 PSI is considered a flat tyre and it can put you at risk for a blowout so always check the tyre pressure for your car on a regular basis. 

How to Check Tyre Pressure in Ford Fiesta?

You can use a tyre gauge to check the tyre pressure as it is the quickest way to check if your tyres are inflated correctly. Here are steps you can follow to check tyre pressure:

  • Wait until your tyres are cold enough because warm tyres increase tyre pressure and give you inaccurate readings.

  • Remove the tyre valve dust cap and firmly pace the pressure gauge onto the valve.

  • If you hear hearing a hissing sound, it means the air is escaping so press down the gauge firmly.

  • Check the readings and fill inflate or deflate the tyre pressure using a pump.

  • Check the tyre pressure on your spare tyres as they naturally lose air pressure over time.

What Should You Do If Tyre Pressure Is Too Low?

  • Check if your tyre has a small hole or if it’s just a flat tyre.

  • Reach to the nearest air pump station, which you can find in most petrol stations in the UK.

  • Ensure you double-check your current tyre pressure, as most air pump stations have built-in tyre pressure gauges to check readings. So take advantage of this feature.

  • If your tyres have lower readings, then inflate them according to the recommended tyre pressure mentioned in your owner’s manual.

  • Once you inflate the tyres disconnect the air pump and attach the valve cap.

What Should You Do If Tyre Pressure Is Too High?

  • If the tyres are overinflated, remove the valve cap and press the pin on the tyre pressure gauge in the centre to release some pressure.

  • After releasing some pressure, recheck the gauge to ensure that the air pressure is within the recommended range.

  • If it's still overinflated, then repeat the process until it reaches the recommended tyre pressure. 

  • In your car dashboard, there is a TPMS sensor that shows you all four tyres' pressure.

What is TPMS in a Ford Fiesta?

TPMS stands for tyre pressure monitoring system and shows the tyre pressure of your vehicle. TPMS involves a valve and a sensor, and not all TPMS are made equal. 

There are two types of TPMS, including direct and indirect tyre monitoring systems. 

Direct TPMS is a warning system that warns drivers of an unsafe change in the air pressure in one or more of the tyres. Readings are given by pressure-sensing transmitters, which are installed inside all four tyres and sent to a central computer (ECU), which shows on the dashboard.  

Indirect TPMS calculates tyre pressure indirectly by using data from the antilock brake system (ABS) of the vehicle.

How To Reset Tyre Pressure Warning Light in Ford Fiesta?

Tyre Pressure Warning Light in Ford Fiesta

If your tyres are underinflated or you replace any tyres on your Ford Fiesta that come with TPMS sensor valves, then you need to inflate all the tyres to their recommended air pressure.

You skipped the service or failed to maintain your car, so you decided to do a manual reset of the tyre pressure warning light. First, switch the ignition to the ‘On’ position, and then depending on the year of your Ford Fiesta, you have a different screen in your car.  

Resetting Tyre Pressure Warning Light with Central Screen

  • Press the Menu button, which is the fifth option on the left side.

  • Scroll down to ‘Vehicle settings’ using the up and down buttons and press OK.

  • Scroll down to ‘Tyre Monitoring’and press OK again.

  • Hold OK for two seconds until you see ‘Tyre Monitor Rest’ then press OK.

  • Drive your car at over 20 MPH for a couple of minutes and the correct tyre pressure will be displayed. 

Resetting Tyre Pressure Warning Light with Dashboard Screen

  • On the right side of the steering wheel, there is a jog wheel, use it to navigate to the ‘Settings’, and press OK.

  • Go to the “Information’ option and press OK.

  • Head over to “Tyre Pressure’, and press OK.

  • Click on the reset option and press OK.

  • Click on the back button to go back to the menu.

  • Drive your car at over 20 MPH for a couple of minutes and the correct tyre pressure will be displayed.