The pressure in the tires of a car is one of the most important moments, which is simultaneously responsible for many parameters, such as: tire wear, dynamics, comfort and, most importantly, road safety. Pressure is considered to be the amount of air in kg, which falls on each cm². Simply put, the amount of air per 1 cm² of the tire. In order to measure the pressure in the tires of a car, a special device called a pressure gauge is used. Check tire pressure necessary at least once a month.

What should be the tire pressure?

As a rule, automakers indicate these parameters on special information plates that are located on the door ends or openings, and can also be fixed near the glove compartment or directly in it. Also, data on tire pressure can be found in the technical documentation or the owner's manual.

Observing correct tire pressure, you ensure your own safety, in addition - you save on fuel. Driving on semi-flat tires leads to an increase in the contact patch with the asphalt, as a result, resistance increases and, as a result, fuel wastage. And that's not all, except for excessive consumption, tire wear increases, which leads to their premature failure.

Safety

As I said before, incorrect tire pressure is not safe. Due to the low pressure level, the tires cannot withstand the loads that arise during tight cornering at high speeds, as well as emergency braking. Everything can end quite badly, for example, tires can simply burst on the go, and this, as you know, is fraught with serious consequences. Don't think that more is better. Excessive pressure also does not pass without leaving a trace for the car and the driver, firstly, the chassis is "killed", and secondly, again, the uneven wear of the tires mainly in the central part, and, of course, your "fifth point" will feel it. It should also be taken into account that the grip will be much less, since only the center of the wheel will be in contact with the road.

Don't forget regularly check tire pressure, while it must be understood that it depends on the ambient air temperature. If the temperature drops by about 10 degrees, the air pressure in the tires will drop by about 7 kPa. For example, if the last measurement was made in the fall at +20, then with the arrival of the first frost and cold snap to -5, the tire pressure will change, remember this.

How much pressure should the tires be?

The correct tire pressure is not the one printed on the tires themselves. Most motorists are mistaken in the belief that the numbers on the face of the wheels are the pressure that must be created in the tires. In fact, these numbers represent the maximum allowable air pressure that can be created in these tires. In most cases, the recommended pressure is well below the maximum allowable. You can easily check this, just check the data in the owner's manual with the data on the tires.

How and how to check the tire pressure?

For this, a special device called a pressure gauge is used. There are different types of pressure gauges: pointer, mechanical and even electronic. The former is based on a manometric spring, the latter measure pressure using a coil spring, electronic pressure gauges are equipped with a digital display and have a rather complex design.

Which pressure gauge is better to buy

Dial gauge

The most affordable and popular is a conventional dial gauge; it has good accuracy and acceptable cost. Among the shortcomings, one can single out its fragility, it is afraid of mechanical damage (falls and shocks), which can damage the manometric spring.

Mechanical pressure gauge

Electronic pressure gauge

The most accurate and expensive is, of course, an electronic pressure gauge. The accuracy of such a device is, it can be mistaken by ± 0.05 Bar (Atmosphere). Which one you choose for yourself is your own business, however, as practice shows, for non-professional use, an ordinary dial gauge is more than enough.

How to check tire pressure?

It is necessary to check the pressure in the morning on "cold" tires, then they will correspond to the ambient temperature. It is wrong to measure pressure immediately after a long trip on a hot track. It is necessary to understand that the pressure must be measured separately in each wheel; it is not correct to judge it by one wheel.

If you are a busy person and you have no free time to carry out this procedure, check the tire pressure at least before a long trip, after a seasonal tire change. Remember, determine tire pressure "by eye" can only workers of tire fitting with 10 years of experience, "do not believe" the eyes, but trust the readings of the manometer.

Make it a habit to check your tire pressure and this will save you on fuel, tires, as well as ensure the safety of yourself, your loved ones and other road users. Thank you for your attention, be careful and take care of yourself!

Tire pressure is an important indicator that requires systematic monitoring. In addition to being responsible for cost-effective fuel consumption, tire pressure also affects road safety. In general, it is this indicator that affects the correct behavior on the road of a car, for example, such as a Ford Focus, Mondeo or Kuga.

First of all, let's define what pressure is. This is the amount of air that falls on a certain area. In this case, it is the tire size.

Below we will consider how to measure it correctly, and what threatens the wrong ratio of this unit to the diameter of a Ford Focus or Kuga tire.

Pressure measurements with a mechanical gauge

Measuring instruments

To find out exactly what pressure is in the working machine, you need to have a special device - a pressure gauge. It is impossible to do with some improvised means or "by eye" in this case.

The manometer distinguishes between the following types:

• mechanical;
• electronic.

The easiest to use are dial gauges. It is based on a special spring. The tire pressure can be read on the gauge scale. If you need to systematically check the pressure in the tires of Ford "Transit", "Mondeo" or "Focus", you can use the simplest and at the same time durable option.

Dial gauge

Electric pressure gauges are becoming more and more popular. The tire pressure reading can be seen on the screen. In addition, these gauges are more compact, so you can always keep them close at hand. The error of this electronic type of instrument is only 0.05 bar. Compared to other similar devices, this figure is minimal.

Measurement of pressure

Whatever device you purchase, if you use it incorrectly, then you will not get accurate indicators.

Tire pressures for Ford Focus 1 and Ford Focus 2

Measurement of tire pressure in Ford Transit, Kuga, Mondeo or Focus should be carried out only in cold tires. If the readings are taken immediately after the vehicle has stopped moving, the data will be incorrect.

You should also pay attention to the fact that you need to take data from all 4 wheels of the car. It is impractical to take into account the indicators taken from only one wheel.

If you do not have time to perform all these manipulations on your own, just entrust this to the specialists at the service station. Such services are inexpensive, but they guarantee the safe behavior of your car on the road.

Consequences of "wrong" pressure

If the car is in good condition, its owner is guaranteed comfort and safety on the road. In the opposite case, extremely negative consequences are possible, up to an accident.

In general, incorrect pressure in the tires of "Ford Transit" (or any other modification) can cause such negative factors:

• unprofitable fuel consumption (on average by 2-3 liters);
• deformation of the cord;
• deteriorated adhesion to asphalt, which can cause accidents;
• eversion of tires;
• increased tire wear.

Saving or wasting fuel with incorrect tire pressure?

At the same time, it should be noted that overpressure in the tires of the car can also lead to negative factors. In this case, the vehicle owner faces the following:

• an increase in the braking distance, which is unsafe;
• increased load on the suspension, leading to deformation;
• excess noise while driving.

One positive factor should be noted - fuel consumption can decrease by an average of 2 liters. This figure depends on the car model.

Schematically, the pressure indicator in Ford Transit, Mondeo, Kuga and other models can be depicted as follows:

Incorrect car tire pressure - premature tire wear

You should also pay attention to the fact that some modern car models already have a built-in tire pressure indicator. In this case, the pressure gauge can be omitted.

The pressure check should be carried out regularly. If the indicator is more than necessary, you should "lower" the tire a little. Otherwise, download it. For this, it is better to use a special compressor. In terms of power, it can easily inflate tires even on a truck, not to mention a passenger car.

Ford Tire Pressure

It should be noted that in most cars, the recommended pressure indicators are indicated on the end of the driver's door or on the gas tank cap. In addition, you can use the tables that are on the official websites of vehicle manufacturers.

The correct tire pressure of any vehicle is not only a guarantee of a comfortable rest, but also safety on the road. Therefore, this indicator must be checked systematically. If you do not have the opportunity to study independently, it is better to use the services of specialists.

Correct tire pressure can help prolong the life of your tires, improve vehicle safety and maintain fuel efficiency. Pressure is measured by calculating the amount of air that is pumped into the inner shell of a tire, and in our country it is customary to measure pressure in technical atmospheres.

Ford determines the correct tire pressure for its models, and it is your responsibility to ensure that the pressure is checked and corrected on a regular basis, at least every two weeks to a month. There are three main reasons why maintaining the correct tire pressure is very important. The first is security. Over-pressurized tires can overheat and can lead to poor handling on the road. The second reason is savings. More or less wheel pressure does more harm than the correct pressure and increases fuel consumption. Cars with under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, which requires more fuel to maintain the same speed. The third reason for maintaining the correct tire pressure is the environment. The right tires help you maintain optimal fuel economy. This equates to reducing harmful emissions, and it's good for the environment.

Automobile model	Production years	Tire size	Front tire pressure (bar / psi)	Rear tire pressure (bar / psi)
Ford Ka	1996-2009	155/70 R13	2,2/31	1,8/26
Ford Ka	1996-2009	165/65 R13	2,1/30	1,8/26
Ford Ka	1996-2009	165/60 R14	2,2/31	1,8/26
Ford Ka	1996-2009	195/45 R16	2,0/29	1,8/26
Ford Sport Ka	2003-2009	165/60 R14	3,0/43	3,0/43
Ford Sport Ka	2003-2009	195/45 R16	2,0/29	1,8/26
Ford Ka 1.2	2008-2014	165/65 R14	2,2/32	2,0/28
Ford Ka 1.2	2008-2014	185/55 R15	2,1/30	1,8/26
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi	2008-2014	165/65 R14	2,5/35	2,0/28
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi	2008-2014	185/55 R15	2,3/33	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta 1.25 / 1.3 / Van	1995-2002	155/70 R13	2,4/34	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta 1.25 / 1.3 / Van	1995-2002	165/70 R13	2,1/30	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta 1.25 / 1.31.4AT or 1.6	1995-2002	165/70 R13	2,2/31	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta	1995-2002	195/50 R15	2,0/29	2,0/28
	1995-2002	165/70 R13	2,4/34	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta 1.25 / 1.3 / 1.4 MT or 1.8D	1995-2002	185/55 R14	2,2/31	2,0/29
Ford Fiesta	2002-2008	175/65 R14	2,2/31	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta	2002-2008	195/50 R15	2,0/29	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta	2002-2008	195/45 R16	2,2/31	2,0/29
Ford Fiesta	2002-2008	205/40 R17	2,2/32	2,0/29
Ford Fiesta	2008-2013	175/65 R14	2,1/30	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta	2008-2013	195/50 R15	2,1/30	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta Diesel	2008-2013	175/65 R14	2,3/33	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta Diesel	2008-2013	195/50 R15	2,3/33	1,8/26
Ford Fiesta M Adeup	2008-2013	No data	2,0/29	2,0/29
Ford fusion	2002-2012	185/60 R14	2,4/34	2,2/32
Ford fusion	2002-2012	195/60 R15	2,4/34	2,2/32
Ford focus	1998-2005	175/70 R14	2,2/32	2,2/32
Ford focus	1998-2005	185/65 R14	2,2/32	2,2/32
Ford focus	1998-2005	195/55 R15	2,0/29	2,0/29
Ford focus	1998-2005	195/60 R15	2,2/32	2,2/32
Ford focus	2001-2005	205/50 R16	2,2/32	2,2/32
Ford focus	2001-2005	215/40 R17	2,2/32	2,2/32
Ford Focus 2.0 ST	2001-2005	195/55 R16	2,2/32	2,0/29
Ford Focus 2.0 ST	2001-2005	215/45 R17	2,2/32	2,0/29
Ford Focus RS	2002-2005	225/40 R18	2,3/33	2,1/30
Ford focus	2005-2011	195/65 R15	2,1/30	2,3/33
Ford Focus (petrol)	2005-2014	205/55 R16 (petrol)	2,1/30	2,3/33
Ford Focus (diesel)	2005-2014	205/55 R16 (diesel)	2,3/33	2,3/33
Ford focus	2005-2014	205/50 R17	2,3/33	2,3/33
Ford focus	2005-2014	225/40 R18	2,3/33	2,3/33
Ford C-Max	2010-2014	195/65 R15	2,1/30	2,3/33
Ford C-Max	2010-2014	205/55 R16	2,1/30	2,3/33
Ford C-Max	2010-2014	205/55 R16	2,3/33	2,3/33
Ford C-Max	2010-2014	205/50 R17	2,3/33	2,3/33
Ford mondeo	2000-2007	205/55 R16	2,1/30	2,1/30
Ford mondeo	2000-2007	205/50 R17	2,1/30	2,1/30
Ford Mondeo V6 / 2.0D	2000-2007	205/55 R16	2,2/32	2,1/30
Ford Mondeo V6 2.0D	2000-2007	205/50 R17	2,2/32	2,1/30
Ford mondeo	2007-2014	205/55 R16	2,5/35	2,2/32
Ford mondeo	2007-2014	235/45 R17	2,5/35	2,2/32
Ford Streetka	2003-2006	165/60 R14	3,0/43	3,0/43
Ford Streetka	2003-2006	195/45 R16	2,0/29	1,8/26
Ford galaxy	2001-2006	195/60 R16C	3,2/45	3,0/42
Ford galaxy	2001-2006	205/55 R16C	3,4/48	3,1/44
Ford galaxy	2001-2006	215/55 R16	2,7/39	2,6/37
	2006-2014	215/60 R16	2,2/32	2,5/35
Ford Galaxy / S-Max (petrol)	2006-2014	225/50 R17	2,2/32	2,2/32
Ford Galaxy / S-Max (petrol)	2006-2014	235/45 R18	2,2/32	2,2/32
	2006-2014	215/60 R16	2,5/35	2,5/35
Ford Galaxy / S-Max (diesel)	2006-2014	225/50 R17	2,5/35	2,2/32
Ford Galaxy / S-Max (diesel)	2006-2014	235/45 R18	2,5/35	2,2/32
Ford Kuga	2008-2014	235/60 R16	2,2/32	2,3/33
Ford Kuga	2008-2014	235/55 R17	2,2/32	2,3/33
Ford Kuga	2008-2014	235/50 R18	2,1/30	2,3/33
Ford Kuga	2008-2014	235/45 R19	2,1/30	2,2/32
Ford maverick	2001-2004	225/70 R15	2,1/30	2,4/34
Ford maverick	2001-2004	215/70 R16	2,1/30	2,4/34
Ford maverick	2001-2004	235/70 R16	2,1/30	2,4/34
Ford maverick ranger	2002-2006	205/75 R14	2,1/30	2,1/30
Ford maverick ranger	2002-2006	235/75 R15	2,1/30	2,1/30
Ford Transit / Tourneo Connect / Range 462	2002-2013	195/65 R15	2,2/31	2,5/36
Ford Transit / Tourneo Connect LWB / Range 959	2002-2013	195/65 R15	2,2/32	2,7/38
Ford Transit Van	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,1/44	3,1/44
Ford Transit Combi	2000-2006	195/65 R16	3,4/48	3,4/48
Ford Transit Van	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,1/44	3,7/53
Ford Transit Van	2000-2006	195/65 R16	3,4/48	4,0/57
Ford Transit Van	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,4/48	3,7/53
Ford Transit Van	2000-2006	195/65 R16	3,7/53	4,0/57
Ford Transit Combi	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,4/48	4,3/61
Ford Transit Combi	2000-2006	195/65 R16	3,6/51	4,5/64
Ford Transit	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,7/53	4,3/61
Ford Transit	2000-2006	195/65 R16	3,9/55	4,5/64
Ford Transit 280 LWB	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,8/54	4,3/61
Ford Transit 280 LWB	2000-2006	195/65 R16	4,0/57	4,5/64
Ford Transit Van 280 SWB / 320 S / M / LWB	2000-2006	205/75 R16	3,0/43	3,7/53
Ford Transit Van / Combi 280/350 LWB	2000-2006	205/75 R16	3,3/47	3,9/55
Ford Transit Van 280 SWB	2000-2006	215/75 R16	3,0/43	4,0/57
Ford Transit Combi 280/350 MWB & - LWB	2000-2013	215/75 R16	3,2/46	4,5/64
Ford FWD 1400	2006-2012	195/70 R15	3,4/48	3,4/48
Ford Transit Twin rear wheel	2006-2012	185/75 R16	4,6/65	3,4/48
Ford Transit Tourneo Bus	2000-2006	195/70 R15	3,2/46	3,5/50
Ford Transit Tourneo Bus	2000-2006	195/65 R16	3,4/48	3,7/53
Ford Transit Tourneo Bus	2006-2014	195/70 R15	3,0/43	3,0/43
Ford Transit Tourneo Bus	2006-2014	185/75 R16	3,0/43	3,0/43
Ford Transit	2014 -2014	235/65 R16	3,4/48	4,6/65

The pressure indications for Ford vehicles are indicative only. Please see the pressure directly in your car, indicated by the Ford manufacturer - its recommended value on your car can be found in the form of inscriptions on the end of one of the front doors (most often the driver's), on the fuel tank hatch cover or on the glove compartment lid.