TPMS Issues Late 2025 build

[T-Wrecks]

I've read here that there were changes to the TPMS sensors in the later build 2025s. While installing new rims and swapping the TPMS the installer (not Ford) broke one, which is pictured below. They installed an aftermarket 433 MHz sensor that never worked, even after driving 400 miles. So I went to my local Ford dealer and bought a new one for $80. The parts guy looked it up using my VIN, and showed me a note that said the new sensor does not look like the old one (which was just updated in late 2025) but assured me it would work after driving 20 mins, no tools required.

The company that broke it installed the new one and paid me the $80 for it. They also told me how to re-calibrate them once it was recognized. But it never was detected by my truck so I can't do that, it still says TPMS fault and shows -- for the pressure. So what the hell is going on? Ford installs updated sensors then switches them out after a few months so it's confusing. It's now a PITA. I'm taking my truck to the dealer next week. I'm expecting a fight. As far as I'm concerned it's a warranty issue, either the part they sold me or the truck. The warranty is not dependent on the installer.

The new sensor that does not work is part # HC3Z*1A189*F I don't have a picture of it but it looked different than the one below. When I googled it the new sensor has the same part # as a previous version and fits 2016-2023 Fords. There is a -G version that fits 2024-2025 Mustangs so the Ford parts lookup might be wrong. Neither match the part # on the broken sensor. I'll post an update next week.

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[superj]

so they put a sensor that reads the same frequency as the 24 models? i thought all the 25 got the sensors that run on the different frequency?


the only way i knew to get your truck to accept a replaced sensor, or old sensors for your winter/summer sets is the get the little grey learning tool of ebay amazon and then do the recalibration/training steps. you ahve to have that little 10 dollar tool or you cannot finish the training sequence though.


why won't the installed retrain you new sensor? they don't have the capability to do it? its the same tool the f150 uses so they should have it

 

[T-Wrecks]

From what I know the new sensors are 433 MHz, the old 315. I was told there is no training required, they self train after 20 mins of driving. Then you have to calibrate them so the truck knows what sensors is at each wheel. That is a separate step but only works if all 4 sensors are recognized. You don't need a tool to do that, there is a procedure that involves pushing the hazard flashers 4 times with the truck on but not running, then following instructions to lower the tire pressure in each wheel.

 

[Jason B]

It's possible that your truck is one stuck in the middle of the change, that the previous sensors were used when built. The only way to be sure, is to have them break loose a tire on one of the working sensors and see what frequency it's running.

 

[T-Wrecks]

The only way to be sure, is to have them break loose a tire on one of the working sensors and see what frequency it's running.

The broken sensor in the picture worked before and it's 433 MHz. They gave me the updated old one which doesn't work so it might be 315. I suspect the Ford parts by VIN isn't accurate. If so they will let Ford know.

 

[purdyd]

All I know is I have a 2025. And bought matching OEM and tire to run 5 wheel rotation

The tire company read the frequency as 433 on existing tires.

The spare was programmed the same. And when I added the spare into the rotation, it was detected and properly located.

I know this because I kept the pressure @ 3 psi higher on the spare.

This was my understanding of how it would work from reading other posts on this subject.

 

[wapta]

PR3T-1A180-K* has been used all year.

 

[Chuck2001]

All I know is I have a 2025. And bought matching OEM and tire to run 5 wheel rotation

The tire company read the frequency as 433 on existing tires.

The spare was programmed the same. And when I added the spare into the rotation, it was detected and properly located.

I know this because I kept the pressure @ 3 psi higher on the spare.

This was my understanding of how it would work from reading other posts on this subject.

Do you happen to have the part number?

 

[purdyd]

Do you happen to have the part number?

No. It obviously wasn’t a ford part as the frequency was programmed.

They told me it wasn’t clear which frequency it needed to be so they had to read my existing sensor frequency and programmed the new one

Took about 10 seconds.

I took it home in the bed and rotated the tires. And after a short drive or two it all worked.

 

[T-Wrecks]

The TPMS the dealer sold me using my VIN was wrong (so the Ford parts catalog is wrong). The correct TPMS # is PR32Z-1A189-M. The only difference is -M vs -F. Ford Parts Online still doesn't list it for the Ranger, but trust me if you have a July + 2025 build date it's the right one.

 

[cc1999]

The TPMS the dealer sold me using my VIN was wrong (so the Ford parts catalog is wrong). The correct TPMS # is PR32Z-1A189-M. The only difference is -M vs -F. Ford Parts Online still doesn't list it for the Ranger, but trust me if you have a July + 2025 build date it's the right one.

Had the exact same problem with my 25 model.

‘My 24 sensors didn’t work on my 25 even though my vin showed the same part number on both. Lol

Best we could come up with was there must have been a running production supplier change sometime mid 25 production year and it never made it to the parts breakdown.

 

[Muffin1]

@ T-Wrecks & cc1999
Same here, my early build ‘24 had the 315mhz so when I got a winter wheel/tire package I purchased the 315mhz sensors for that truck.
I've since sold the ‘24 and now was going to install the winters onto my Sept '25 build so I checked them with the scan tool and it shows 433mhz.
Google AI says they won't be recognized, ill have to research on Forscan if anything can be changed using that software to get the truck to recognize, if not this is going to be a PITA.

 

[Muffin1]

So my scanner has the ability to change the freq to 433mhz but the catch is it says ''the sensor must be removed from the wheel to do it,'' so at least that saves me some $'s having not to purchase new sensors, im going to give a try reprogramming it the way it is now, installed.
Maybe it'll work if not off to the tire shop, I'll report back. lol.
UPDATE:
Ok found some more info from the tools website;

Critical Information: The Schrader 33500 EZ-Sensor CANNOT be reprogrammed from one frequency to another once it's been initially programmed and installed. The frequency programming is a one-time process that must be done before installation into the wheel.

What this means:

• If your sensor is already programmed to 315MHz and installed, it cannot be changed to 433MHz
• You would need a new, unprogrammed EZ-Sensor to program it to 433MHz
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[03GeeTee]

Anyone with an earlier 2025 build date know which sensor their truck has? Mine is a May 2025 build and wondering which sensors I need to order for my spare wheel set.

 

[Chuck2001]

So my scanner has the ability to change the freq to 433mhz but the catch is it says ''the sensor must be removed from the wheel to do it,'' so at least that saves me some $'s having not to purchase new sensors, im going to give a try reprogramming it the way it is now, installed.
Maybe it'll work if not off to the tire shop, I'll report back. lol.
UPDATE:
Ok found some more info from the tools website;

Critical Information: The Schrader 33500 EZ-Sensor CANNOT be reprogrammed from one frequency to another once it's been initially programmed and installed. The frequency programming is a one-time process that must be done before installation into the wheel.

What this means:

• If your sensor is already programmed to 315MHz and installed, it cannot be changed to 433MHz
• You would need a new, unprogrammed EZ-Sensor to program it to 433MHz
• 
  

So far that's the best answer to our problems.

I'm about to switch the stock wheels to winter tire and I plan to thoroughly investigate the part number and frequency of my 2025 Raptor setup because in the spring I'll get another set of wheels and need the correct sensor setup.

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