Michelle92648 Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hello, newbie here. Since I purchased a used 2011 Ford Edge SEL the tire pressure sensor fault has been on. The pressure is perfect on all 4 tires, with good tread. This random noise, which sounds like a metal wringer inside the tire ? It does not make the noise on freeway, and some days for like 3 minutes, then nothing, after researching - seems like the sensor broke off inside the front tire. Should I buy a new tire ? Will the broken sensor damage the tire inside causing a blow out or flat ? and can I drive it and just ingnore the warning light? I took it to my local Ford dealer before I figured out the cause, they said bad engine mounts, and wanted like $1600 when the car was only $9K and the wrong diagnosis. RIP off alert !! It won’t make the noise if you test drove it, anyways. So random when it does, usually when you first drive it after being parked. Any advice ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 (edited) Probably the strap holding the sensor to the hub broke (I had this happen). Allows the sensor to slap against the inside of the wheel. With me, the tire balance was of periodically and a thumping sound came and went. This was a NAPA branded strap the dealer installed, as Motorcraft out of stock. (Replacement wheel, had to replace strap but used original sensor). I'd recommend you ONLY consider Motorcraft as a replacement. Edited December 11, 2021 by enigma-2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle92648 Posted December 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2021 Thanks so much for taking the time to reply - advice sounds good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben senise Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 it isn't hard or expensive to have the tire unmounted and the sensor looked at. if i were sure that's where the noise is coming from, that's the first thing i would do. i wouldn't just leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 Word of caution, when I had mine done in October, they could only find three Motorcraft in stock in the eastern part of the country (all at dealers, none in supply chain). Got mine from a dealer in Louisville area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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