C5ken

I have a 2009 F-150 with 51k miles on it. Two of the tire pressure sensors do not work & I'm told the other two will be going out soon.
I'm told there is a small battery in the sensors that have a 8 to 10 year life.
My question is - is there a way to disable the sensors so I will not have to see the "Tire pressure failed" icon on the dashboard?

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marshallr

You can find replacement sensors online. If you look around I've seen them for as little as $15 each. The tire store I use will install them for $10 each. Or simply wait until you need new tires and the installation is free.

A lot of people misunderstand the purpose of the sensors and think they are a PITA. But they serve a purpose and may have saved my life a few years ago. They are not intended to replace an air gauge. Their purpose is to alert the driver of a rapid air pressure loss in a tire while driving at speed. In 2011 I was driving at 75 mph on a rural interstate when my warning light came on. I immediately slowed down and pulled to the shoulder. By the time I got out of the truck and walked around the right rear was completely flat. I'd run over something in the road that punched a 3/8" hole in the tread.

Without the TPMS sensor I'd have not known I had a problem until the right rear tire started coming apart at 75 mph.

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marshallr

We had been vacationing in Colorado when this happened in Oklahoma. I had plugs and a compressor. It took 3 plugs and I was able to limp to the next exit. It was near dark and we had planned to drive another 2 or so hours, but just got a room at that exit. I got up early the next morning and drove to a nearby tire store. The hole was too big to repair, but they did put my spare on for me.

I've been a believer in TPMS ever since.

C5ken

Thanks for all the good info. The dealer wanted $125 each & the tire store wanted $60 each. Didn't want to spend that much to replace all four.
But If I can find them on the internet for $15 each & have them installed for $10 each. I think I'll do it.

Thanks again for the info... 125

Jylee968