I purchased a used 2016 XLT (XTR Chrome option). The tires on the truck were marginal so I shopped around and found a set of alloys with factory Goodyear Wranglers that came off a 2016 (I was told). I assumed that all 2016 model in Canada would have TPMS sensors. I also assumed that the TPMS system would "learn" the new sensors automatically. However, after driving on the new wheels for a bit the TPMS light came on and all sensors read --. I had a TPMS training tool that I had used for my Focus and Escapes so I went through the training process but could not get it to honk on the very first "Left Front" message. So I thought maybe my tool was too old and I ordered a new one. Got the new tool and same thing... can't get it to recognize the sensor. Tested it quick on my 2009 Escape and it worked fine so it isn't the training tool.

So now I wonder if these wheels don't actually have TPMS? There is nothing on the stem to indicate that. Photos attached. Is it possible these wheels don't have TPMS or are from a year different from 2016 and not compatible?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

 

those are wheels off an 09-14 F150...they do have sensors but will not work with the 2015 +

 

I looked through the 2015 and 2016 brochure and that alloy wasn't on those years. I found that wheel in the 2014 brochure so now I assume that this is actually a 2014 wheel. Possible that the 2014 TPMS was optional or, if installed, is incompatible with 2016 truck?

 

Well there is my answer. Thanks!

 

^^^^^

 

I just bought these sensors for a winter package I'm building for my 2018:

There have been a few mentions of these here and they seem to work, though they may take 50-100 miles to learn (which may not be an issue if you have the learning tool).

 

I am torn on whether to change the TPMS or not. The OCD side of my brain hates seeing that yellow tire warning symbol on my dash. The financial part of my brain thinks that having the tires removed, TPMS installed, and rebalanced would be an expensive solution. The practical side of my brain says to just sell these wheels and find another complete set with good tires that already have 2015+ sensors in them. In the near term my financial brain is winning ;-)

 

TPMS has prevented me from driving with a slow leaker twice now. Consider this, with no TPMS, if you have a tire problem and don't catch it, it can lead to a blow-out, say, on the highway. Not very desirable. Now, you ruin that tire and need to replace it. If you get lucky and can find an exact replacement tire, then you may only need to change that one tire. Still, that's going to cost you around $350 by the time you buy the tire, get it mounted, balanced and installed. That is probably more than the cost of four installed sensors.

Lets face it. In the Canadian winter it is hard to check your tires as much as you should. When it's really cold it is hard to find a compressor that is working (at least around here). I think the TPMS is a no brainer, but that is only my opinion.

 

A blowout at high speed can lead to death of you, your loved ones, or others.

TPMS is cheap.

 

So from what I have read on the site the following should work? 2016 XLT super crew

F2GT-1A180-AB
315 MHz