12/12/22 Build Week MY 23

[Old Bear]

I've got a question for those who have picked up their truck. Did Ford do away with the spare tire access hole key lock? Mine just has a plastic cover with a flip down cover and I'm wondering it I need to add it to the "bug the dealer" list.

Yes, they no longer provide a lock. Which is fine, because it is notorious for rusting/freezing up and not working. Out late at night, have a flat, and you can't get the dang lock off to get your spare? I'll pass. If you are worried about theft, buy a short cable and a quality lock that is weatherproof and secure it to the frame. But from what I hear, those spares are not worth the risk to steal.

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[DcnPat]

For the $80k price tag they could maybe update the documentation. It would just need to be an asterisk added to the online manual for "if equipped."

FWIW, my dealer said it was probably "missed at the factory since it is one of the last things installed" and said they put one one order for my truck.

 

[CarbonTremor]

My truck has been delivered and picked up from Granger.

Speaking of spare tire locks, I got a key that I was told was for it but I just have a flip down cover, what does the key actually do?

 

[Old Bear]

My truck has been delivered and picked up from Granger.

Speaking of spare tire locks, I got a key that I was told was for it but I just have a flip down cover, what does the key actually do?

If there is no lock in the glove box (which would be weird), I would go back to the dealer and tell them that there is no lock. But unless you lube it regularly (twice a year?), I wouldn't put it on.

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