2021 fuel cap
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Tuned
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2021 fuel cap
Somebody help me out how to operate the fuel lid and plastic cord that attaches it. This is the most painful one I’ve ever had I need two hands to open or close it. F’n 50 cent cap on a 80k truck. Twists up drives me nuts,
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Tuned
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good to know not just me.... I’ve had each 17-18-19-20 all worked but this 21 twists up drives me nuts, pretty sure I’m cutting the strap off soon.
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From: NE Iowa
I cut mine and put it in between the hinge of the fuel door when fueling up so I don't forget it. It was a pain in the ___ before that!😁
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Logistics Pro
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From: Central Wisconsin
I read in another post a little bit ago about using silicone spray to lube the plastic lanyard ring. I'll be trying that today to see if it makes it any better. I have a hard time believing that nobody complained about these during R&D.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Southern Crescent
On my list of things to do the day I get my truck. Lube the filler cap lanyard.
A case of not leaving well enough alone. The 15 year old lanyard on my F150 has never had such an issue. It attaches to the middle of the cap, not the edge.
A case of not leaving well enough alone. The 15 year old lanyard on my F150 has never had such an issue. It attaches to the middle of the cap, not the edge.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2021
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From: Jersey Shore
I'm just happy we have a cap. I'm coming from a Ram who doesn't use caps although the dealer forgot to remove the red shipping plug so I used that for a few years. I know after market makes magnetic ones but still. Considering how fragile our lift pumps are I'm happy to keep outside humidity, dust and debri out of my fuel tank.....poorly designed cap or not. 
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My truck is a late 20 and I have the same argument with the fuel cap. My 17 cap just fit in place and I never gave the lanyard a thought. I have to be very precise in how I put the cap back in place and use my other hand to hold the lanyard while I twist. So yeah, something changed