Locking Gas Cap
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Locking Gas Cap
A recent refinery fire in down state Illinois has people predicting gas prices will hit $4.00 for regular unleaded here this summer. If I'm going to have over $100 in a full tank I want to lock it up! Anybody know if Ford sells locking caps? I bet there will be a run on them soon.
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Why the bloody hell would you pay 33 bucks from ford when autozone or pep boys has locking gas caps for apx 13 dollars?
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From: Michigan Rocks and then some too!!!
Little story for ya:
My gas cap broke! Me wanting to keep my Truck "as FORD as possible" calls the Ford parts dept. at my favorite Ford dealer and actually asked (it was worth a try) if it was covered under the bunper to bumper warrenty. It wasn't, so I paid $16 bucks for an official FORD gas cap.
I opened the box and it was a generic gas cap! No ford symbol or "open slowly . . ." or nothing. Just a plain stupid gas cap.
Do yourself a flavor and get a cheapo one from anywhwere, it will be the same one you would have paid twice as much for from Ford.
My gas cap broke! Me wanting to keep my Truck "as FORD as possible" calls the Ford parts dept. at my favorite Ford dealer and actually asked (it was worth a try) if it was covered under the bunper to bumper warrenty. It wasn't, so I paid $16 bucks for an official FORD gas cap.
I opened the box and it was a generic gas cap! No ford symbol or "open slowly . . ." or nothing. Just a plain stupid gas cap.
Do yourself a flavor and get a cheapo one from anywhwere, it will be the same one you would have paid twice as much for from Ford.
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From: Massachusetts, USA
I have a locking Ford gas cap and I don't think it cost me $33. I also purchased it from the dealer.
It does have the Ford Oval on it.
RCL
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It does have the Ford Oval on it.
RCL
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JBA Headers
Magnum Deflecta-Shield
Soft Snapless Tonneau
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Why buy a locking gas cap? Try sticking a siphon tube down the filler neck and get some gas out. You can't. There is an obstruction at the bottom of the neck where it meets the tank. It's factory installed on all vehicles I believe since the '80's. Of course, a locking cap will help to prevent someone from adding anything to your tank, sugar etc.
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From: Grifton NC USA
My 89 F-150 4X4 came from the factory with a locking gas cap. On the way to work one morning in sleet and freezing rain I noticed the tank was near empty. When I stopped to fill up, the cap had moisture in it and was frozen tight. I managed to break the key off in the lock, and missed a half day of work from having to drive to the dealer so they could remove and replace the cap with a NON-Locking one. I will never again have a locking gas cap.
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2000 Harley/Davidson F-150
Lund Bug Deflector
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Century "Cargo Cover"
K&N FIPK Gen II
Superchip!!!
89 F-150 Lariat 4X4 for the "dirty work"!
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Just for everybodies info...
Acording to Ford there are 3 different locking gas caps for 2000 F150s depending on build date (mine is 6-1-00). Up to 1-1-00 you use the '99 cap. This is the newest one Pep Boys lists. It goes for $23 but they don't have any in stock. The second is for 1-1-00 to 3-1-00. The third is for after 3-1-00 (mine) and is $32.XX from Ford and is in stock at the dealer.
Acording to Ford there are 3 different locking gas caps for 2000 F150s depending on build date (mine is 6-1-00). Up to 1-1-00 you use the '99 cap. This is the newest one Pep Boys lists. It goes for $23 but they don't have any in stock. The second is for 1-1-00 to 3-1-00. The third is for after 3-1-00 (mine) and is $32.XX from Ford and is in stock at the dealer.
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The locking gas cap that you can purchase from Ford is a Stant gas cap. The nice option is that it has a Ford logo on a shiney piece of metal that slides over the key hole. A locking gas cap is a pain in the ***, I don't know why they didn't put a locking cover with a release in the cab from factory, saves the hassle of frozen up locks, broken keys, and having the gas jockey scratch the side of your truck trying to get the cap off! (Personal experience!) Well, at least know one will steal my $50.00 worth of gas, now! (Another personal experience!)
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1998 Black F-150 XLT Ext. 4x4 Off-Road Package -- "Hannibal"
Current Mods:
-Pace Edwards Roll Top
-Box Liner
-Tinted all around
-Pioneer 4100 CD Deck w/remote
-Kenwood 400W Amp
-Phoenix Gold 5x7's
-JL Audio Stealth Box
-2 Phoenix Gold 8" Subs
-K&N Filter
-DeeZee Stainless Steel Brush Guard
Check it out: http://www.f150world.com/jeffstruck
1998 Silver Frost Contour LX V6 "Full Load"
1985 Mustang GT w/T-Tops "The Fun Machine"
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Thieves got mine once too... about 10 gallons back in December. Needless to say, I now have a locking cap. A bit of oil is all it takes to keep the lock lubed.
There is no anti-siphon protection on our tanks. There are a couple of bends to get around, but it can be done quite easily.
I worked production in the Dearborn Engine and Fuel Tank Plant for 2 1/2 years... the F-150s doesn't, the Escorts and Mark VIIIs don't, the Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, and Town Car don't, and the Econoline van does. (Not positive about the Explorers... Don't recall for sure, but I believe they do)
-Joe-
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List of planned mods: Clear tails, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, Chrome ORP rims.
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There is no anti-siphon protection on our tanks. There are a couple of bends to get around, but it can be done quite easily.
I worked production in the Dearborn Engine and Fuel Tank Plant for 2 1/2 years... the F-150s doesn't, the Escorts and Mark VIIIs don't, the Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, and Town Car don't, and the Econoline van does. (Not positive about the Explorers... Don't recall for sure, but I believe they do)
-Joe-
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98 Explorer (Lemon Law Case in Progress)
'00 F-150, X-cab, 4x4, Lariat, Off-road, Trailer Tow, Holandia Sunroof($1000), built 11/99 picked up 10/00!Clear Corners($36), Manik Stainless Steel 1-piece brush guard($700), Custom CB wiring, Uniden PC76-XLW CB radio($100) with K-40 Magna-Mount antenna (for now [$40]), 1 set of 165 watt KC Daylighters (for now... more on the way... $140) Fog Light Switch mod(free!!!), Custom switch mounting plate and overhead console, Bully Stainless Steel Trailer hitch drawbar w/ 2" stainless steel ball($80), Gray Tek Style Soft Tonneau Cover($250), Gray Line-X Bedliner ($450).
List of planned mods: Clear tails, torsion bar tweak, bug deflector, Chrome ORP rims.
93 Probe GT teal, OE rims painted to match, bone stock drivetrain, leaky exhaust.
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Another little story comes to mind.
I was at a gas station when I saw a guy come in and ask the attendant for some "lock de-icer"
I knew it wouldn't work, because I have to open locks all winter long and that stuff, if you get lucky may open it, but it adds moisture which then refreezes.
"LockEase" with graphite is as good as it gets and once treated, locks will open in the dead of a icy winter about 90% of the time. I carry a propane torch for the other 10%.
Well, I watched that guy first squirting that stuff in and then pouring different stuff all over the side of his truck hoping to unfreeze that gas cap, as I was leaving.
Then it hit me, I can help him.
So I come back, park behind him and say "Do you have leather gloves?" he looks at me puzzled and says "yeah" so I said "Good, put them on and bring me your key"
He watched as I torched his key and then handed it back to him.
Another grateful stranger.
Who was that girl in that awsome blue Ford truck?
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Rocks don't move unless pushed, and neither do chevys!"
I was at a gas station when I saw a guy come in and ask the attendant for some "lock de-icer"
I knew it wouldn't work, because I have to open locks all winter long and that stuff, if you get lucky may open it, but it adds moisture which then refreezes.
"LockEase" with graphite is as good as it gets and once treated, locks will open in the dead of a icy winter about 90% of the time. I carry a propane torch for the other 10%.
Well, I watched that guy first squirting that stuff in and then pouring different stuff all over the side of his truck hoping to unfreeze that gas cap, as I was leaving.
Then it hit me, I can help him.
So I come back, park behind him and say "Do you have leather gloves?" he looks at me puzzled and says "yeah" so I said "Good, put them on and bring me your key"
He watched as I torched his key and then handed it back to him.
Another grateful stranger.
Who was that girl in that awsome blue Ford truck?
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Andthensometoo ®
"Moonlight Blue" 98 F150 SC (FREAKING SUPER CAB!)
XLT 2WD 4.6, 3.55 LS Tow Pkg.
SUPERCHIP, K&N Airbox mod. w/ "Cool" intake,
Mobil One Oil, Bosch +4's, Throttle Body Spacer Plate. Lund Fastback, Lighted visor, Runninng Boards, Crome Taillight covers, Polished Steel Fenderwell Moldings, Smoked Rain guards, Black Metallic Bug Guard & Bed rails, Independently operated Driving/fog Lights, Shelf-it,
Carpet dash cover, "Andthensometoo" in silver Letters 3" tall on tail gate.
275/60 Pirelli Scorpian Zero's (rated @149mph as if) on KMC Inferno's!!
Red Wings license plate in front,
Red Wings license plate frame in back,
Little Detroit Viper hanging from mirror,
Oh yeah, and one "Blacked-out" grill.
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Rocks don't move unless pushed, and neither do chevys!"
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Yea, but ATST, you should've had those leather pants of your on! Then he would've said who is that AWESOME girl in that AWESOME blue truck! 
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99 F250XLT Supercab LD
5.4L 3.73 LS
White/Silver
Graphite interior
6 CD changer/Captain's Chairs