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spare tire lock
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Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Rochester NY
spare tire lock
i have a 02 F250 XLT and with the spare tire, you need a key to put on the end of the rod to lower the spare. my truck came without this, does anyone know a part number or were i cant get this because the ford dealership had no idea what i was talking about. its not like a real key, it looks like a wheel lock. its round and has a pattern on the end of it i need help please
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Joined: Jan 2002
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From: La La Land
Yup! It wouldn't make sense for Ford to put the same key into every Superduty, for the same reason that the doors and ignitions are different. The keys are unique to each truck.
You need that Key Card code to order another key from Ford. Maybe you'll get lucky and they can look it up by VIN. But this isn't gonna' be easy, or cheap, methinks.
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You need that Key Card code to order another key from Ford. Maybe you'll get lucky and they can look it up by VIN. But this isn't gonna' be easy, or cheap, methinks.
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: BC, Canada
My truck was missing both the key and paperwork when I bought it so I had to call the company that makes the locks, they tell you which dealership near you has a master key set and you take your truck or just the spare tire hoist right to them and they will try the master set and order the proper key for you.
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Douglas County, GA
You can remove the lock from the winch end, then simply use the handle without the key. If you search, there is a thread on here somewhere that gives the details of how to do it. You can do this instead of buying a new key. If you go to the dealer, they are going to sell you a kit (key and lock), because they can't order the key for your lock. There really isn't a need for that lock, because not many people would want to steal a steel wheel/tire.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Mesa
Ok, maybe I misread your post... I have both parts(key & lock). Sounds like you need just the key for your lock? I wonder if you took something like JB Weld and put a dab on the end of a dowel rod and stuck it in there if it would work long enough to lower the tire. Once you did that you could remove the lock. If you're still interested drop me a PM.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Franklin, WI
I had this problem with my newly purchased '01 , A member of this forum who had upgraded to larger tires sold me his spare tire winch and the special key that matched up with it. Maybe you could be so lucky, $35.00 shipped.
