TPMS light

[SHO T1M3]

I've been having trouble with the darn TPMS light and was wondering if anyone knew anything that could help. I sold my OEM wheels with the OEM TPMS sensors still on them and bought a new "cheap" set when I put the new wheels and winter tires on last year... After going to 3 tire shops, no one could get the car to recognize the sensors (they were VDO Redi sensors - 315 MHz). I bought a new set of Motorcraft (433 MHz) sensors from Rockauto and had those installed yesterday; for whatever reason, the shop couldn't get the car to recognize those either!? It was near closing time so they said to bring it back in a few days to see if the car picks up the sensors on it's own, if not they'd try again.

 

[krewat]

When I got a spare set of 18" wheels to put winter tires on, the rims didn't have the TPMS sensors. It was Saturday, no one had any in stock, except the Ford dealer.

Over $300 dollars later, and I had four TPMS sensors that work.

When I went to the dealer, they needed the VIN to make absolutely sure which TPMS sensors I needed. I suggest you call a dealer, get the part # for your VIN number and see if they match what you have.

The parts guy said there was a possibility they could be a different type, because a small number of cars were built with the "other" sensor. But he mentioned there were three different types overall.

 

[JasonoftheRugar]

Just put new wheels on. Bought 4 genuine ford replacements on ebay new for $75. They are pre programmed.

 

[Johnbigdog]

When I got a spare set of 18" wheels to put winter tires on, the rims didn't have the TPMS sensors. It was Saturday, no one had any in stock, except the Ford dealer.

Over $300 dollars later, and I had four TPMS sensors that work.

When I went to the dealer, they needed the VIN to make absolutely sure which TPMS sensors I needed. I suggest you call a dealer, get the part # for your VIN number and see if they match what you have.

The parts guy said there was a possibility they could be a different type, because a small number of cars were built with the "other" sensor. But he mentioned there were three different types overall.

Do the above to see which frequency you need. The 433 is likely wrong. I haven't come a cross a newer ford that uses that frequency.

I have seen certain tires/wheel combos prevent the sensors from training.

 

[Jeff2017]

I need to remember this when I get tires at Discount Tire. I guess leaving the old TPMS sensors in place is the best option. Discount Tire normally replaces them as part of the new tire install.

 

[rubydist]

the sensors do have batteries in them, which will not last forever, so it is recommended that you change them approx every 5 years when you are having tires changed. some places like to do it every time you buy tires, but it should not be required that often.

 

[Jeff2017]

the sensors do have batteries in them, which will not last forever, so it is recommended that you change them approx every 5 years when you are having tires changed. some places like to do it every time you buy tires, but it should not be required that often.

5 years is about how frequently I buy tires. I don't drive much more than 7k miles a year.