Hey, I've got a 2019 Supercab XLT and was planning on buying a new set of winter tires. How easy is the TPMS setup? I read some online guides that claimed I'd need a specialized tool, but I've also read some posts on here saying otherwise: that the truck will automatically detect the new sensors after they've been driven around for a bit. I presume that once winter's over and I swap the old tires back in, that'll also automatically reset, right?

Does anyone know of a decent place to grab the new sensors? If it makes any difference, I live in Canada. I put my truck's info into Tasca's site and it gave me these two as compatible parts: F2GZ-1A189-A and F2GZ-1A189-F. I don't know if there's any difference between them. Tasca's charging $50 U.S./piece, which is steep in comparison to a lot of the stuff on Amazon and Ebay. Of course, if that's all junk that'll put me in the tire shop again in a few weeks, I'd rather buy something more reputable.

Thanks.

 

No tool needed, automatic. Posts all over with people buying them off eBay.

 

Princess Auto, they have sensors on sale... dual frequency, they should work....

Or you can do what i did, get Forscan and disable the TPMS function

 

Try your local Costco store. I used a set on my previous F150. Way cheaper than OEM, and they work perfectly fine.

 

I was able to buy Blizzaks on steel rims without TPMS from Tire Rack. I can live with a light on the dash during winter and it's exciting living on the edge without government mandated nannies protecting me.

 

I had tpms installed in my winter wheels from my previous truck.
Unfortunately tpms sensors from gen 12 are not compatible with gen 13!

Really wish these would become standardized already!

But ya, no tool needed, just swap and drive was always my experience.

 

Going on year 2 on a set from Ebay. Paid around $50 candadian for a set of 4 and they will just program themselves. At the cost of give or take $50-150 i really dont see why people wouldnt buy these when they buy new wheels/tires that could cost on average 1$500.00. Ive already been saved once with the TPMS and it would also bug the hell out of me with a warning light on all the time lol

I'll bet you're such a rebel you take your airbags out and ride with no seat belt

 

I, too, like to live dangerously, except when I'm towing a 9000lb trailer and cars are honking at me and I've got no idea that there is smoke pouring from a tire that is slipping on the rim because the pressure is too low and the tire will blow the seal and go dead flat about five seconds later.

If only it were that simple. The change wasn't aligned with the new truck, and they used both frequencies through a number of model years.

Some TPMS details:

Memory for up to ten sensors (Ford only uses eight), so once it has learned your snow tires, a simple swap is all that is required.
TPMS sensors actively sends data at one minute intervals at speeds of 20mph or greater.
TPMS sensors are always listening... when you first start your truck it queries the sensors so it can immediately display data.
If pressure starts dropping rapidly, the TPMS sensor will increase the frequency of data transfers. The system has the ability to recognize the rapidly decreasing value and alert the driver even before dropping below the low pressure threshold warning point.

The TPMS system is encoded but not encrypted, and exists within the ECU, so it's an avenue for attacking and taking over the ECU.
TPMS has a range of about 300ft, so perps could be anywhere. Conceal carry, my friends

 

These ones? I'm a little weary given it seems to require a $300 tool to program them. I'll have to call the tire place beforehand to see if they have that.

I'll probably end up going with some of the Ebay four-packs with the hope I don't get any duds.

 

This is what I ordered to Canada. Shipped fast but still waiting on them to mate with my new Blizzaks on separate rims. Ship from US rather than China so more predictable timelines. Paid about $80 CDN with shipping.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/183621282680...=loc,osub=osub