Whiteknight08 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 So im looking online at some different sites selling wheel and tire packages. They try to get you to buy 200.00 worth of tpms stuff. This sensor only tells you if your tire pressure is low, right? So do I REALLY NEED this sensor? Will it just give me an annoying light on my dash if I don't have it? Will the vehicle perform differently if I don't have it. main thing is if I dont NEED this sensor then I cant justify spending 200.00 on it. The wheel will still work the same as if it did not have it correct? Thanks in Advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you're just replacing your existing ones then you should be able to just swap the sensors over from the old ones. If these are winter or summer only wheels then the tpms light will stay illuminated but nothing else will happen. I didn't think new sensors were $200 though - that might be a ripoff. Check around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I just picked up a brand new set of never installed TPMS sensors from a very reliable seller on eBay. Total cost for the 4 Ford brand sensors which fit many Ford models including the Edge was under $50.00 shipped! There are deals to be had and it's a small price to pay to keep the safety system intact. Not sure if the light being on would have any affect on my annual state vehicle inspection, but again, I wouldn't deliberately by pass the system anyhow for how inexpensive a set of sensors can be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknight08 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ok next questions are 1) for a 2008 edge sel is the sensor on the valve stem or some where else. or in the actual wheel. 2.) If i get the tires mounted and balanced by the website. Then go on ebay to get the FORD tpms, will I have to dismount the tires from the wheels, then remount n balance them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Looks like they're the ones that fit around the wheel with a band and yes, the wheel would have to be unmounted to install them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Exactly. The sensors in Edge models 2010 and older were attached to the inner wheel using a band to hold the sensor. Unfortunately, you can not install the newer sensors that fit into the valve stem opening because of a difference in the module and radio frequency that they operate on. The older band type sensors would have to be installed once the tire is off the wheel, same as if you used the valve stem type. Must be why you are getting some high quotes for new sensors. You need the band and the sensor. There are some on eBay, here is a used set of 4 which would fit your Edge regardless of wheel size. $79.95 I only looked at the first few results that came up, may be better deals. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-OEM-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-Sensors-Bluebanded-SET-Bands-4-Used-/191019145987?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AFord|Model%3AEdge&hash=item2c79a0db03&vxp=mtr Edited February 27, 2014 by ls973800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknight08 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Thankb you all so very much. Greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum White Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 A TPS saved a tire for me. I was driving to work one morning and the TPS came on. Car steered and drove normally so I checked it when I got in the parking lot at work. The RF tire was warmer than the other tires. Pressure on that one was about 22 PSI. Got the trusty 12 volt compressor out and pumped it up. About 3 weeks later same thing happened at the same location on the way to work. same tire was down to about 22 PSI. Pumped it up and went to a tire shop which submerged the wheel and found bubbles. A fine wire was the cause. Tire was repaired and all is fine since. TPS saved me the price of a new tire or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josueh411 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 My question is im going from 17" factory to 20" aftermarket motegis could i just swap the sensors on the 17" wheels and put them on the 20" wheel with new bands and cradles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omar302 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 Josueh411, on 16 Mar 2014 - 11:37 AM, said:My question is im going from 17" factory to 20" aftermarket motegis could i just swap the sensors on the 17" wheels and put them on the 20" wheel with new bands and cradles? Should work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josueh411 Posted March 18, 2014 Report Share Posted March 18, 2014 thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 My winter wheels don't have them. Funny thing is, the warning light doesn't come on until I've been driving about 20 mins or more. I just acknowledge the warning and can then go back to the regular display for the split window. The icon stays lit but doesn't blink or be otherwise annoying...it's easy to ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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