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2020 ST Fake Spare was at 7.5 psi

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Going on a long road trip to the Eclipse and figured I'd check my fake spare and it was at 7.5 psi. First time checking it in 4 years but I was still surprised it was so low. Never seen a spare lose so much air, or maybe it was never pumped up in the first place.

I pumped it up but I guess I better check it again in a few days.

Just a heads up because I found it strange.

Dennis.



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You better check it again soon. Maybe it has a leak. That is unusual.
 

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Yeah, I've seen spares that still have air after 20 years, not full, but enough to use.
 

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Dennis said:
Going on a long road trip to the Eclipse and figured I'd check my fake spare and it was at 7.5 psi. First time checking it in 4 years but I was still surprised it was so low. Never seen a spare lose so much air, or maybe it was never pumped up in the first place.

I pumped it up but I guess I better check it again in a few days.

Just a heads up because I found it strange.

Dennis.



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On any of our vehicles the spare has only lost maybe 3-4 PSI but never enough to make it that low.
 

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Ok was still at 57psi 2 days after filling. So either a super slow leak or was never filled...

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Dennis said:
Going on a long road trip to the Eclipse and figured I'd check my fake spare and it was at 7.5 psi. First time checking it in 4 years but I was still surprised it was so low. Never seen a spare lose so much air, or maybe it was never pumped up in the first place.

I pumped it up but I guess I better check it again in a few days.

Just a heads up because I found it strange.

Dennis.



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Glad you made this post. Checked mine today and it was too low to move the gauge. Pumped it up to 60 lbs.
 

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Glad I could help! Mine was still 57 after 5 days. Well it was 60 but I tried to reach the valve while holding up a fully loaded tray and I lost some air...

Also wonder if Ford sent a bunch out with minimal air??

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This is from the Explorer ST Owners Manual.

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