2021 Lariat Tremor - TPMS42 or 68?

[EddieT]

Hey folks -

Searched and can't seem to find anything concrete. It looks like Ford may have changes TPMS sensors sometime in 2021. If you check dealer.parts.ford.com it shows two that are available. Thoughts on a Ranger with a manufacture date of August 21?

SKU:HC3Z-1A189-F
Other Names:TPMS Sensor, Tire Pressure Sensor, Kit TPMS Sensor, tpms107
Description:
Continental. To 01/02/2023. Ranger. 315 mhz. From 04/04/2016. Dual Rear Wheels. Aluminum Wheels. Single Rear Wheels. Incl.Cap,Screw and Valve.
Replaces:HC3Z-1A189-A, HC3Z-1A189-B, TPMS-42, TPMS-43

SKU:TPMS-68
Other Names:Motorcraft™ Tire Pressure Sensor, Motorcraft™ TPMS Sensor, Kit TPMS Sensor
Description: Bronco. 315 mhz. 315mhz. Ranger. Incl.Cap,Screw and Valve. From 12/17/2020.

Both show the same fitment:

2021

Ford

Ranger

Lariat, XL, XLT

2.3L L4 - Gas

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[RangerBill]

Hey folks -

Searched and can't seem to find anything concrete. It looks like Ford may have changes TPMS sensors sometime in 2021. If you check dealer.parts.ford.com it shows two that are available. Thoughts on a Ranger with a manufacture date of August 21?

SKU:HC3Z-1A189-F
Other Names:TPMS Sensor, Tire Pressure Sensor, Kit TPMS Sensor, tpms107
Description:
Continental. To 01/02/2023. Ranger. 315 mhz. From 04/04/2016. Dual Rear Wheels. Aluminum Wheels. Single Rear Wheels. Incl.Cap,Screw and Valve.
Replaces:HC3Z-1A189-A, HC3Z-1A189-B, TPMS-42, TPMS-43

SKU:TPMS-68
Other Names:Motorcraft™ Tire Pressure Sensor, Motorcraft™ TPMS Sensor, Kit TPMS Sensor
Description: Bronco. 315 mhz. 315mhz. Ranger. Incl.Cap,Screw and Valve. From 12/17/2020.

Both show the same fitment:

2021

Ford

Ranger

Lariat, XL, XLT

2.3L L4 - Gas

Ask Benny @LevittownFordParts.com on this forum to see which is the correct part.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/genuine-ford-parts-accessories-ford-performance.4664/

 

[ctechbob]

tpms.com shows them being the same.

 

[airline tech]

With the TPMS-68 being from 12/17/20 & Up and the 21's beginning production in Dec 2020, its a safe bet the TPMS-68 is the correct part number but to confirm with your VIN #

So with some research the 2021 began production on Dec 7 2020 so for 10 days the TPMS-107 was used and from Dec 17 2020 the TPMS-68 was used.
This is what I read and understand between the part number variance.

 

[EddieT]

With the TPMS-68 being from 12/17/20 & Up and the 21's beginning production in Dec 2020, its a safe bet the TPMS-68 is the correct part number but to confirm with your VIN #

So with some research the 2021 began production on Dec 7 2020 so for 10 days the TPMS-107 was used and from Dec 17 2020 the TPMS-68 was used.
This is what I read and understand between the part number variance.

That was along my thinking but it sounds like some have used Bronco wheels which would have been TPMS68 with older 5g ranger which left me wondering.

 

[airline tech]

I am curious what Benny comes up with (VIN#) specific.
I have a feeling that although both are compatible through all years of production, we have to think about what was introduced to the Ranger Line in 2021.
The Tremor Package with seeing varied results on here with wheel swaps (Bronco-Ranger)
I think about something the Tremor has and that is the Upfitter Switches and also something recent for the dash cam creating issues for the TPMS.
The Upfitter Switches adds some (RMI) Radio Magnetic Interference possibilities to the Tremor Package and MAY be the reason for changing the part numbers for them.
With the parts diagrams not really giving (Tremor Specific) part numbers, I have a feeling this may be the reason for 2 part numbers being listed - IDK just a theory
another is the

ML3Z-1A189-B is a official ford part number and the TPMS68 is a aftermarket number and possibly 2 separate suppliers

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