Replacing TPMS sensors
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I run 5 wheels, so needed an extra. With Ford, only the spinning tpms work, so you don't need one in the spare if that is all it is. I don't actually know if they put one in the factory spare. I never used mine. Once the rubber was too old I just recycled it. Reminds me, it's time for a rotate.
Ford does not put TPMS sensors in the spares. Only the road tires have the sensors. The purpose ... (excerpted from the owner's manual)
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When your temporary spare tire is installed
When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare,
the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged
road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle.
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When your temporary spare tire is installed
When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare,
the TPMS will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged
road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle.
.
(owner's manual) Don't have one -OR- would like a digital, searchable desktop document?
.
Owner's Manuals ««« -click-
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» Select Your Year [ Choose One ]
» Select Your Make [ Choose One ]
» Select Your Model [ Choose One ]
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Nebraska
I ordered a set of Ford OEM TPMS sensors off of Amazon. Picked up the Motocraft learning tool off of Ebay for around $15. Changed them out in my driveway. Used the floor jack and strap method to break the bead near the sensors. Easy to do.
Last edited by Enginner5; Jun 30, 2020 at 03:44 PM.
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Since I've got new rims to put on and my truck just crested 100k, I went ahead and bought a set of 4 Ford TPMS off Rock Auto (-5% off) since it's recommended to change them out every 100k. I'll hand them over to the tire shop once I've decided on a tire size (conflicted between 35x12.5 vs 33x12.5 in terms of how much trimming is involved for 20x9 +1mm rim and 2.25-2.5" front lift).
If I ever decide to get a fifth wheel to match the rest, then I'll have a new TPMS installed in that.
If I ever decide to get a fifth wheel to match the rest, then I'll have a new TPMS installed in that.