2011 F-250 TPMS

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Feb 24, 2011 | 10:26 PM

mach8274

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2011 F-250 TPMS

Took delivery of my new 2011 F-250 last night. Got it home and was just checking everything out and noticed my truck does NOT have TPMS. Not that I care because I am capable of monitoring my tire pressures, but isn't the system mandated by federal DOT? I thought all vehicles had to have it. Has anyone else come across this?

Feb 24, 2011 | 10:34 PM

powerstroke72

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It's supposed to be standard across the board except on the DRW models. Just out of curiosity, what makes you think yours doesn't have it?

Feb 24, 2011 | 11:52 PM

78bigbronco

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Yeah... how do you know you dont have it? Only way I'd know is to pull the tires off to see if its got the sensors but I assume you didnt do that! Or other way air a tire down to around 55# assuming your not going to haul anything, it should go off after you drive around.

On my 09 (which is just a XL without much options) had to have it, no way not to according to dealer but free. And it didnt show up on the window sticker.

Feb 25, 2011 | 04:51 AM

mach8274

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I'm assuming it doesn't have it because it has the metal/rubber valve stems. You can move the valve stem if you push on it. All the TPMS system I have encountered have rigid mounted stems/sensors. I work on cars equipped with them everyday so I know what to look for. Ford may use a different style sensor. I will try and air down a tire to see if the tire light comes on.

Thanks for the replies.

Dave

Feb 25, 2011 | 05:23 AM

powerstroke72

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For what it's worth, I drive a 2007 Explorer daily that has it and the valve stems are the standard flimsy rubber type.....same with our Crown Vics.

Feb 25, 2011 | 05:46 AM

ididntdoit5150

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never actually seen the tpms sensors on these trucks but i would imagine they are the same as the 08-10 which from everything i know (could be wrong though) it is a band that goes around the wheel. you would never know by looking at the outside.