Spare tire carrier lock assembly

Thanks Tom.

I did the same thing a couple days ago when I had a flat! The replacement service pack is $85 to $95 at the Dealer. It will cost about $120.00 to key the cylinder to your Ignition key! That's over $200 bucks for a piece of plastic that probably won't last 3 years. I went to ACE Hardware and bought a 2" long 7/8's bolt, 2 washers and 2 Nuts. Paint them Black! Outside of bumper hole place 1 washer, put in thebolt. Backside of bumper, slide the washer on the blot then a nut, tighten and again with the other nut, tighten. Second nut holds the first nut in place! Be sure to have 2 wrenches (ie, adjustables) in the vehicle to remove the Bolt ! About $6.00 including tax !!!! :-)

I did that Jim, then abandoned the idea. Even purchased stainless steel bolts and washers to help on the rust factor. Then while working in the garage I couldn't find my wrenches, only to remember I placed them in the jack bag under the back seat in the event I got a flat. Retrieved them, did what I had to do, then replaced them on the nail on the wall over the workbench. Walked outside and luckily saw the gleeming head of the bolt shinning in the sun. Muttered sonofabitch then proceeded to remove the bolt. But thanks a lot.

I was hoping for something on the order of a large mailbox lock that already came with a key. Just to keep honest people honest. I have a ford mechanic down the block who told me to save the 260 bucks (160 for the lock and 120 for the key job) and leave the hole, adding it will not stop a thief who wants the tire. Many times he states he gets cars in for repairs where the ignition switch is replaced and the owner throws away the old keys not thinking it is needed to remove the tire lock. He removed the old lock and inserting a screwdriver and prying it to the left or right. The plastic locking clips in the back break right off easily and the lock slides. The tire boys in the shop have broken the locks by dropping them onto the garage floor and breaking a tip off.

It's easier than that. Just put a piece of 2x2" black duct tape over the hole and forget about it. I didn't lose the lock, it just stopped working and I couldn't get the key to go in. it's a worthless piece of garbage..

Just buy the bumper cover for 12 bucks to make it look like there is a lock inside. https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-bumper-cover-4l3z15402a36aa? origin=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxs2Rp6OV2gIVRrXACh1FEAGAEAQYBSABEgI43_D_BwE

I had the same problem with the lock. I bought a used 2010 F150 and discovered the bumper lock was inoperable, so I removed it, discarded the lock cylinder but kept the plastic flange and cover. I found a piece of 3/4" PVC nearly fits into the flange and with some careful work on the bench grinder I tapered the end to fit in the flange, then applied epoxy to secure it. I had to enlarge the hole in the bumper a bit with a rat tail file which was easy because the bumper is plastic. Then I inserted the PVC tube with the flange/cover secured to it, and slid a PVC coupling with PVC cement over the nipple until it bottomed out against the back side of the bumper. In a few minutes the cement set and the job was done. Now it looks like there is a lock under that plastic cover but it's just a short piece of PVC that the crank tool fits through easily with no hassles.

Good information, guys. I did buy the new cover, but after several attempts, its not working...........won't stay on. I park in hikers trailhead parking lots marked: "High Crime Area" all the time. better to lock the tire with a cable and padlock.