Cheapest place for Replacement TPMS Sensors?

[kmh1596]

I installed the 2012 FX4 wheels on my 04 Expy around October.. Have had the warning light on since, as the 2012 sensors are not compatible. I am contemplating having the wheels/tires re balanced using road-force balancing, but it would only make sense to have them replace the sensors while there, as I would have to pay to have them re-balanced later otherwise. We are heading on a long trip next week, so I was either going to get the sensors before then, and have them installed/rebalanced, or run the trip and worry about it when I get back.


The slight shake is at 70+, and being that we will be towing, we will probably be at 65 or 68 MPH anyways.

Cheapest place to get GOOD sensors? I'd only like to do this once. I will then sell the '12 sensors.


EDIT: I sold my 2004 wheels/tires with the sensors intact- I figured for the cost of having them removed, and then reinstalled (9year old sensors, keep in mind), I could just as soon buy new ones.

 

[GAINMOB]

the shaking is due to balaning...make sure they are slapping ALL the weights on one spot...tends to happen with me and i take it right back...ive learned to tell them before hand to spread the weights out around the wheel and i dont have any probs...the cheapest place would be junkyard if they have a year with bands...take those wheels...2nd im guessing ebay...tascaparts.com...dealership last...search around on the net

 

[bubbadabulldawg]

I installed the 2012 FX4 wheels on my 04 Expy around October.. Have had the warning light on since, as the 2012 sensors are not compatible. I am contemplating having the wheels/tires re balanced using road-force balancing, but it would only make sense to have them replace the sensors while there, as I would have to pay to have them re-balanced later otherwise. We are heading on a long trip next week, so I was either going to get the sensors before then, and have them installed/rebalanced, or run the trip and worry about it when I get back.


The slight shake is at 70+, and being that we will be towing, we will probably be at 65 or 68 MPH anyways.

Cheapest place to get GOOD sensors? I'd only like to do this once. I will then sell the '12 sensors.


EDIT: I sold my 2004 wheels/tires with the sensors intact- I figured for the cost of having them removed, and then reinstalled (9year old sensors, keep in mind), I could just as soon buy new ones.

Did you try to have them programmed to the truck? They put out the same 315mHz that the 03-04 sensors do but if you did try and they didn't program.

Found these cheaper than Tasca on Ebay 20096 Schrader TPMS Sensor (315MHz) - Ford, Lincoln, Mercury

Then you will probally need to have them programmed to the truck which any tire shop can do or go to the dealer for programming.

 

[kmh1596]

Thanks for all of the responses and links!

My original 04 rims had the valve-stem sensors. The urgency to replacing them this week, or waiting was due to possibly having the wheels/tires road-force balanced this week before our big trip, and not wanting to have that redone when I do the sensors. After paying a bit closer attention, I noticed the truck does not have the same shake when it is warm out or has been driven throughout the day, only after sitting overnight or for many days at a time. After researching, the Pirelli Scorpions are notorious for flat-spotting, which goes away after a bit of driving. At least I know I'm not crazy.

These tires came on the '12 FX4 wheels I bought. When I replace them, I will be sure not to go with the same tires. Have always had great luck with Michelins.

 

[1ATony]

We sell them on our site with free shipping. 2003-2004 Ford Expedition Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Assy SET of 4