For my 2007 F150 XLT 5.4. They told me for some unknown reason Ford does not make a locking gas cap for my truck because of when my truck was made, which was 10/06.

Anyone have any input on this? Seems damn strange to me.

With gas going over $4.00 here in sunny San Jose, CA, I'd like to lock it, at least for some peace of mind. I've also read here on this forum somewhere, that the non Ford caps like Stant do not work very well, if at all.

 

I think they're available, but not really necessary. There's a flapper valve that prevents a person from sticking a siphon hose down the filler neck.

Here's a few old posts talking about it:
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ocking+gas+cap

and

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...ocking+gas+cap

 

They lied or are just plain stupid. Your Ford part # is 8L3Z-9030-E and the Motorcraft part # is FC-1062

 

they sell one in moss motors too.

 

welll there you go. you think people would really steal gas out of your tank?

 

I read a post just the other day where someone woke up, went out and tank was empty after filling it the night before.... so much for not being able to syphon....

 

^how about drilling a hole in the bottom of the tank? I heard stories on the news about idiots doing that...

 

I heard about that too. You have to be DAMN desperate to 1. steal gas 2. put your life at risk. The story I heard the guy was using an electric drill and the current from the drill sparked and the tank exploded.

 

Thanks for that info. I might just order that online– the heck with the parts dept.

Oh, and gas stealing is happening around the area– not epidemic, but definitely happening. That and the catalytic converter theft. Gas will probably go well over $4.00 I imagine. I just paid $3.94 for regular yesterday at the cheapest 76 in town. Premium is running about $4.15

Regards all

 

Glad to help.

 

Yes. Just the other day there was a story on the news about someone drilling into a tank to get gas. People are getting desperate. Those that are barely making it buy can't even afford to get to work. That being said i would not bother with the lock. Way more expensive to get the gas tank fixed than just filling it up.

 

I got my FORD locking gas cap from www.F150store.com I believe it ran me $40.00.........Glad I now have it!...........

 

I tried to siphon gas out of my truck back in November...it didn't work. I had to get <1/4 tank of gas to ship it. Ended up driving over 100 miles instead. How do they do it?
if the tank is mostly full, it is actually really safe. Gas won't just explode...the vapors are the dangerous part. I wouldn't do it, but I've heard of people welding gas tanks to fix holes while the tank was full.

 

I can see it now...selling gas on the black market. "Hey man, wanna buy some gas? I gots what you need."

Get the locking gas cap. But really, a lock only keeps an honest man honest. If they are gonna drill the tank...at least make them work for it.

 

From Autozone......
I feel better that I have it now too!