Can you disable tire pressure monitoring system?

[Bill McCall]

This past fall, I got my first failure on the right rear tire on my 2016 Explorer Sport. Contacted the dealer and I thought what they wanted to replace the sensor was excessive, $70 for the sensor, $200 to reprogram it. Probably more shop charges. Glad I didn't do it as in the next few months, 2 of the remaining 3 sensors failed, unless they would have replaced all 4 this would get expensive.

As fate would have it, I won a TPS system for my camper and it has enough extra sensors I could put them on my Explorer. I'm tired of turning off the clearing the warning everytime I drive and the light is always flashing.

 

[peterk9]

This past fall, I got my first failure on the right rear tire on my 2016 Explorer Sport. Contacted the dealer and I thought what they wanted to replace the sensor was excessive, $70 for the sensor, $200 to reprogram it. Probably more shop charges. Glad I didn't do it as in the next few months, 2 of the remaining 3 sensors failed, unless they would have replaced all 4 this would get expensive.

As fate would have it, I won a TPS system for my camper and it has enough extra sensors I could put them on my Explorer. I'm tired of turning off the clearing the warning everytime I drive and the light is always flashing.

Hi Bill. The batteries likely need to be replaced. Have you installed the other sensor yet? I'm just wondering if they are compatible.

Peter

 

[Steve8316]

Yes, TPMS can be turned off using ForScan.

 

[JAPeterson]

The only time that I would take it to Ford for something like this is if it is under warranty.

I had a bad TPS on my 2016 and had it taken care of by the dealer, it took two trips. One to diagnose the problem and one for them to replace it, no idea why they didn't have one in stock since they also sold tires.

I'd just have it taken care of by your local tire dealership. The sensors are not cheap but they are cheaper than the dealer.

 

[Stic-o]

Take good TPM Sensor and seal them in a PVC tube with a valve stem in it. Pressure the tube, and toss it in the cargo area or underneath. Car thinks everything is good.

I did this with our 2006 when we had it in between a gap in wheel and tire change.

 

[gonkaauto]

Yes, TPMS can be turned off using ForScan.

Agree with this statement I have a 16 focus rs that i have 2 sets of wheels for one factory other after market forscan will shut off tpms