I should know this, but I don't - If all tires are the same size, when rotating them, does the TPMS need to be reset when moving the tires to a different location?
Thanks

 

The system should learn the new locations on their own. There are two different systems used, I believe Ford uses WAL.

Phase Angle Location (PAL) Technology

Phase Angle Location uses ABS data along with TPMS sensor data to transmit tire pressure, temperature, position, and directional rotation while the vehicle is being driven. Vehicles equipped with PAL systems utilize the data to accurately identify the TPMS sensors’ location and pressure, which is shown on the driver display.

Wireless Auto-Locate (WAL) Technology

Wireless Auto-Locate systems use advanced TPMS technology along with RF signal strength to determine sensor location after installing a new sensor or tire rotation.

 

[QUOTE=52merc;7607837]The system should learn the new locations on their own. There are two different systems used, I believe Ford uses WAL.

Phase Angle Location (PAL) Technology

Phase Angle Location uses ABS data along with TPMS sensor data to transmit tire pressure, temperature, position, and directional rotation while the vehicle is being driven. Vehicles equipped with PAL systems utilize the data to accurately identify the TPMS sensors’ location and pressure, which is shown on the driver display.

Wireless Auto-Locate (WAL) Technology

Wireless Auto-Locate systems use advanced TPMS technology along with RF signal strength to determine sensor location after installing a new sensor or tire rotation.
Thanks a lot. Just to clarify, no new sensors, 2017 Lariat. 👍

 

Just to back up the previous comment, I change out my tire/wheel combos twice a year. (summer/winter). At the time they always get rotated to a new position. Done this for 5 years now and the system has always picked them automatically in the first 5-15 minutes of driving.

 

Much appreciated!

 

My tires have always learned their new spots. I even lowered one 5psi, moved it, and watched it show up in the new spot.

some say it’s MAGIC but has worked the same on all 4 of my trucks, same story with everyone unless they had an actual issue (broken/malfunctioning part) on forums and other groups, and the local ford tech also confirmed.

 

Good to know. Thanks.

 

So, which (if any) is implemented by Ford? Where is the relevant document?

And why does my owner's manual say:

 

If you read my note you would know that I only assume Ford is using WAL. I don't have any documentation from Ford on what they are using, so I can only guess.

Your owner's manual has that passage relating to tires that have different pressure ratings from front-to-rear. Since the OP's truck does not, I answered his question about the need to perform any reset and provided a little additional information.

 

The owners manual implies the vehicle will not find new locations if tires are rotated.

If different pressures are specified front/rear then it is critical the reset be performed for proper function because it won’t do it automatically.