Spare Tire Winch
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Mountain Pass
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From: Franklin, WI
Spare Tire Winch
Hi All, I am new to the forum and I have tried a search on this to no avail. I have just bought a 2001 F-250 4X4 CC and upon going over it with the fine tooth comb I've discovered that I can't get the spare tire down from it's storage position. It seems something is stripped in the mechanism that accepts the drive wrench. I can reach in and sever the steel cable to drop the tire ,but then I'd have to carry tire in bed. Is there a fix to this? If not, is there a value priced replacement winch assembly? Thank in advance for any help.
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From: Breezewood (S.Central) PA
I believe there maybe a special "key" you need to put on the end of the rod to lower the tire. I know my 05 has one and I believe needing that key goes back several years.
If you did use the key then I believe you can, and you can probably get a new winch to replace yours after you cut the cable, but I know I've seen threads about how to get the tire down without the key or when there are other problems.
Hope that helps
If you did use the key then I believe you can, and you can probably get a new winch to replace yours after you cut the cable, but I know I've seen threads about how to get the tire down without the key or when there are other problems.
Hope that helps
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: South Onondaga, NY
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Yes, the Fords require a "key" for the spare tire carrier (worst design ever!). Usually, the key is in the glove box when truck is bought new. If you bought the truck used from a dealer, I would request the part from the dealer. If all else fails, go ahead and cut it (you'll probably need bolt cutters). I just replced my carrier.....retail is about $94+/- (the female end of the key stripped out....like I said....worst design ever!)
Good luck
Good luck
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Eastern Washington
agreed... horible design.
If you wind up needing a replacement winch, either ask @ your local 4x4 shop or start asking guys with lifted trucks, they're stock spare is useless and many remove the spare and leave the winch dangling.
If you wind up needing a replacement winch, either ask @ your local 4x4 shop or start asking guys with lifted trucks, they're stock spare is useless and many remove the spare and leave the winch dangling.
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