Notices
2015 - 2020 F150 Discuss the 2015 - 2020 Ford F150
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

No Keys to tie downs

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 12:14 AM
  #1  
Sirriggs's Avatar
Sirriggs
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 114
Likes: 16
From: Pensacola, FL
No Keys to tie downs

I bought this 2016 Ford F150 but overlooked the tie down had key locks. My guess would be they never were included from last owner but I hit a thread on here somewhere on replacement keys but my question would be how would you know which one since it went to amazon link but there were more than one choice? I really don't haul a much but would like to be able to remove them if needed. Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:17 AM
  #2  
dlburch's Avatar
dlburch
Cargo Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,311
Likes: 367
From: Kansas
there should be a number engraved on the lock right next to where you insert the key?
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 05:24 AM
  #3  
Howie Tyson's Avatar
Howie Tyson
5th Wheeling
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 27
Likes: 4
Box link keys

…how would you know which one since it went to amazon link but there were more than one choice? I really don't haul a much but would like to be able to remove them if needed. Thanks.

~ I ran into the same thing with my bought used ‘15. Next to the keyhole there is the letter “S” and 2 numbers, 01- 20. Find the numbered key that matches your lock.
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 09:52 AM
  #4  
JKBrad's Avatar
JKBrad
Moderator
Veteran: Army
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,227
Likes: 1,241
From: San Antonio, TX
Club FTE Gold Member
I never could understand why they were keyed. They're the last thing anyone would want to steal, and they not that great anyway. I put mine in, and left them there. I have no idea where that key went.
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 10:31 AM
  #5  
GlueGuy's Avatar
GlueGuy
Lead Driver
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 5,881
Likes: 359
From: Mts. S. of San Francisco
Originally Posted by JKBrad
I never could understand why they were keyed. They're the last thing anyone would want to steal, and they not that great anyway. I put mine in, and left them there. I have no idea where that key went.
Ha ha. You're the smart one. I clipped the key to both of our fobs, and have only used them once.
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 04:21 PM
  #6  
85e150's Avatar
85e150
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,499
Likes: 2,811
Club FTE Gold Member
Locksmith or Ford dealer with the number on the lock.

Or, every time you see another truck with those, wait around for the owner and ask if he has a key.....
 
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2023 | 11:19 PM
  #7  
Sirriggs's Avatar
Sirriggs
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 114
Likes: 16
From: Pensacola, FL
Yeah, just was curious more than anything. I may do a re-fresh on the paint in the bed since I really don't haul a lot. Then do a top cover as well.
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2023 | 01:20 AM
  #8  
85e150's Avatar
85e150
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,499
Likes: 2,811
Club FTE Gold Member
Post the numbers here--one of us might have the same number.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-7

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 16, 2023 | 07:07 AM
  #9  
Sirriggs's Avatar
Sirriggs
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2021
Posts: 114
Likes: 16
From: Pensacola, FL
Originally Posted by 85e150
Post the numbers here--one of us might have the same number.
Thanks, I found a set through Amazon for $17 so I ordered them. Mine was the SO8. Thanks guys for the help.
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2023 | 11:28 AM
  #10  
PupnDuck's Avatar
PupnDuck
Fleet Mechanic
20 Year Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 104
From: Staten Island, NY
Its a wafer lock. Use a small flat bladed screwdriver for a tension wrench and rake the wafers with a small hex wrench or small drill bit. Won't take long to open.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JohnnyGaloshes
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
9
Jan 30, 2022 09:54 AM
nati222
2015 - 2020 F150
13
Nov 9, 2020 06:09 PM
C3nturion
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Mar 25, 2020 06:34 AM
Kerrylk
2015 - 2020 F150
10
Feb 6, 2020 08:12 AM
Greg McMahon
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
15
Sep 4, 2019 06:35 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:07 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-6
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-7
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE