Questions regarding aftermarket TPMS and relearn procedures

[JDW]

My '24 Ranger Raptor is my first Ford vehicle . I'm going to get a seperate set of winter tires, rims, and tire pressure sensors and I have some questions.

Can anyone recommend a good aftermarket set of tire pressure sensors? I'd rather not buy the massively overpriced OEMs if possible.

How do I do a relearn procedure for the second sensors on a Ford? Is there a way to enter a learn mode and then use a tpms relearn tool like on a GM vehicle? Does the new sensors automatically connect after a few kilometers like on a Dodge or Jeep?

Thanks folks!

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[VehicleNanny]

I had a set from Discount Tire installed on my extra set of wheels. They cost $60 per sensor and Discount Tire performed the relearn process. If you switch between wheels, you will need to do the relearn each time.

 

[RaptorME]

Tire rack has the OEM for $45 each, I'll add those to my tire order soon.

 

[ZombieDropper]

The re-learn procedure is simple. Install the wheels and drive a couple of miles. with the truck running press the hazard light button on/off 3 times within 10 seconds. A display will pop up telling you to go to the front left wheel. Start letting air out of the tire until the horn chirps. Keep doing this clockwise around the truck. You will get a double chirp when finished. Air the tires back up.

 

[superj]

/\ that procedure never worked for me. i had to buy the little grey f150 learn tool from amazon for 9 bucks.

 

[JDW]

/\ that procedure never worked for me. i had to buy the little grey f150 learn tool from amazon for 9 bucks.

I've never had any luck with letting air out on GMs either.
So you entered relearn mode by pressing the Hazzard button 3 times and then use the tool to trigger the relearn at each wheel?

 

[JDW]

I had a set from Discount Tire installed on my extra set of wheels. They cost $60 per sensor and Discount Tire performed the relearn process. If you switch between wheels, you will need to do the relearn each time.

I will be switching between wheels before and after each winter.
How do I do the relearn procedure?

 

[VehicleNanny]

Search on "relearn tpms" in the owner's manual. You will also need a TPMS reset tool (it scans each sensor, then updates the vehicle system with the new values). I got my tool from Tirerack.com, but other sources sell them. Or, go to your tire store for them to do it.

 

[superj]

I've never had any luck with letting air out on GMs either.
So you entered relearn mode by pressing the Hazzard button 3 times and then use the tool to trigger the relearn at each wheel?

no, that never worked for me.

 

[JDW]

Search on "relearn tpms" in the owner's manual. You will also need a TPMS reset tool (it scans each sensor, then updates the vehicle system with the new values). I got my tool from Tirerack.com, but other sources sell them. Or, go to your tire store for them to do it.

There doesn't seem to be any mention of a relearn procedure in the manual

 

[JDW]

no, that never worked for me.

How do you do the relearn on your truck?

 

[VehicleNanny]

I could have sworn that I found the procedure in the owner's manual, but may be thinking of the on-screen instructions from my reset tool. I just searched online for the process. This mirrors what I used:

To perform a TPMS relearn on a 2024 Ford Ranger after replacing a sensor, you will need a TPMS tool and a specific sequence of key cycles and brake pedal presses, which puts the vehicle into "learn mode". Once the horn chirps to indicate learn mode, use the TPMS tool to activate the sensors sequentially, starting with the front-left tire. A horn chirp will confirm each tire is programmed, and a final chirp will sound once all four are completed, after which the "training complete" message will display on the dashboard.


Step 1: Prepare the vehicle and inflate tires

• Ensure all tires are inflated to the correct pressure, as indicated on the driver's side door jamb.
• Engage the parking brake.

Step 2: Enter TPMS learn mode

• Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.
• Press and release the brake pedal.
• Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN three times, ending in the RUN position.
• Press and release the brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
• Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN three times, ending in the RUN position.
• If the process is successful, you will hear a horn beep, and the dashboard message will say "TRAIN FRONT LEFT TIRE".

Step 3: Relearn each sensor

• Use the TPMS scan tool to activate the front-left sensor. You should hear another horn beep, confirming the sensor has been read.
• Proceed to the front-right tire and use the tool again. You will hear a chirp from the vehicle.
• Repeat the process for the rear-right tire, followed by the rear-left tire.

Step 4: Complete the relearn

• After the last sensor is programmed, you will hear a final horn chirp, and a "TRAINING COMPLETE" message will appear on the dashboard.
• Turn the ignition off and then on again to ensure the TPMS light is off.

 

[JDW]

I could have sworn that I found the procedure in the owner's manual, but may be thinking of the on-screen instructions from my reset tool. I just searched online for the process. This mirrors what I used:

To perform a TPMS relearn on a 2024 Ford Ranger after replacing a sensor, you will need a TPMS tool and a specific sequence of key cycles and brake pedal presses, which puts the vehicle into "learn mode". Once the horn chirps to indicate learn mode, use the TPMS tool to activate the sensors sequentially, starting with the front-left tire. A horn chirp will confirm each tire is programmed, and a final chirp will sound once all four are completed, after which the "training complete" message will display on the dashboard.


Step 1: Prepare the vehicle and inflate tires

• Ensure all tires are inflated to the correct pressure, as indicated on the driver's side door jamb.
• Engage the parking brake.

Step 2: Enter TPMS learn mode

• Turn the ignition key to the "RUN" position.
• Press and release the brake pedal.
• Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN three times, ending in the RUN position.
• Press and release the brake pedal.
• Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
• Cycle the ignition from OFF to RUN three times, ending in the RUN position.
• If the process is successful, you will hear a horn beep, and the dashboard message will say "TRAIN FRONT LEFT TIRE".

Step 3: Relearn each sensor

• Use the TPMS scan tool to activate the front-left sensor. You should hear another horn beep, confirming the sensor has been read.
• Proceed to the front-right tire and use the tool again. You will hear a chirp from the vehicle.
• Repeat the process for the rear-right tire, followed by the rear-left tire.

Step 4: Complete the relearn

• After the last sensor is programmed, you will hear a final horn chirp, and a "TRAINING COMPLETE" message will appear on the dashboard.
• Turn the ignition off and then on again to ensure the TPMS light is off.

I really appreciate your detailed reply. Thank you!

 

[purdyd]

all I know is that I added a spare with TPMS, then rotated the tires.

And the truck somehow knows where the all of the tires are. No resetting, no gray box, nothing.

I intentionally left the spare inflated high by 3psi compared to the others. And I just overinflated a tire by 3 psi and the truck knows which tire is where, even with them being rotated and the spare being a new sensor.

So, you might be able to just slap on the new tire and drive around and have it figure it all out

 

[GLT]

all I know is that I added a spare with TPMS, then rotated the tires.

And the truck somehow knows where the all of the tires are. No resetting, no gray box, nothing.

I intentionally left the spare inflated high by 3psi compared to the others. And I just overinflated a tire by 3 psi and the truck knows which tire is where, even with them being rotated and the spare being a new sensor.

So, you might be able to just slap on the new tire and drive around and have it figure it all out

Agree. Try that first. I purchased a set of new OEM TPMS for my aftermarket wheels (on eBay for $25 apiece, by the way), mounted them up to my '24 RR, and they immediately connected and have worked flawlessly. No learning, relearning, coding, etc. required.

FWIW, I did the exact same thing for both my Gen 2 and Gen 3 F-150 Raptors, and all three sets have worked perfectly. YMMV.

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