Stolen Spare Tire - Two Questions

[tjh20290]

I posted this to Reddit too so sorry for the duplication.

My spare tire was stolen. The assembly looks remarkably intact. I figured they would cut the cable but it looks like they lowered it through usual means. Do y’all see anything missing?

any recommendations on getting a spare? Personally I don’t mind full size dissimilar.

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[RickLightning]

You didn't have a lock, right, because you have a 2023?

 

[Scorpio3d]

I don’t think anything other than your spare is missing. sorry that happened to you. That really sucks.
I wonder if this is because they are not included with the 2024s?
What part of Texas do you live in?
I think it is now a dealer installed option so you might be able to get one from your dealer?

 

[Scorpio3d]

You didn't have a lock, right, because you have a 2023?

Did the 22s come with a lock? Is there a lock available for this? I have a 23 as well.

 

[tjh20290]

You didn't have a lock, right, because you have a 2023?

Correct. No lock. Which makes me feel stupid now of course.
By lock you mean in the bumper to prevent access?

 

[tjh20290]

I don’t think anything other than your spare is missing. sorry that happened to you. That really sucks.
I wonder if this is because they are not included with the 2024s?
What part of Texas do you live in?
I think it is now a dealer installed option so you might be able to get one from your dealer?

Spares aren’t included on 2024s? Or locks?

I live in San Antonio. About a block from our local PD. Generally a very safe “landlocked” city within SA.

I’ll call the dealer in the AM.

 

[tjh20290]

Just ordered this lock. https://accessories.ford.com/spare-tire-lock-ramz1a380a

 

[Scorpio3d]

Just ordered this lock. https://accessories.ford.com/spare-tire-lock-ramz1a380a

Thanks! Pretty sad, but I guess I need to order one!
I am in DFW area, but I think I saw something else about a spare getting stolen!

 

[RickLightning]

Correct. No lock. Which makes me feel stupid now of course.
By lock you mean in the bumper to prevent access?

Yes.

Spares aren’t included on 2024s? Or locks?

I live in San Antonio. About a block from our local PD. Generally a very safe “landlocked” city within SA.

I’ll call the dealer in the AM.

Locks were eliminated starting in 2023. Yes, spares are now an option.

 

[hturnerfamily]

unless you are driving off-road, maybe a spare tire is not warranted - most cars now don't come with them... also, you'll have to have a spare tire MOUNTED on it's own rim, since a 'tire', itself, would not be near as helpful - I think we worry too much, as an 'old school' thought, that a spare tire is a requirement. We don't actually get in situations where they are needed very often - even then, as I've done many times, a plug kit or foam filler system works for most road hazards, like nails, screws, etc.
I've plugged many a tire, including my LIGHTNING's. Sometimes that plug works for the long term, and sometimes, if a slight leak, I take it to Walmart and they add a internal PATCH, which does the trick. My LIGHTNING has had one for 10,000 miles now.

 

[tjh20290]

unless you are driving off-road, maybe a spare tire is not warranted - most cars now don't come with them... also, you'll have to have a spare tire MOUNTED on it's own rim, since a 'tire', itself, would not be near as helpful - I think we worry too much, as an 'old school' thought, that a spare tire is a requirement. We don't actually get in situations where they are needed very often - even then, as I've done many times, a plug kit or foam filler system works for most road hazards, like nails, screws, etc.
I've plugged many a tire, including my LIGHTNING's. Sometimes that plug works for the long term, and sometimes, if a slight leak, I take it to Walmart and they add a internal PATCH, which does the trick. My LIGHTNING has had one for 10,000 miles now.

very reasonable. And I get that in some ways I’m stuck in old ways (maybe because I’m old) but I’ll stick with hauling around an unnecessary spare.

 

[The Weatherman]

Did the 22s come with a lock? Is there a lock available for this? I have a 23 as well.

Yes. 22 has a spare and a lock in the access point. Not sure it would stop a serious thief, but it will keep a lazy one at bay.

 

[I <3 My Lightning]

Sorry this happened to you. There are plenty of holes around there to run a heavy duty cable/chain/U lock... Such as this... It's about keeping the honest ones honest.

Kryptonite Keeper 785 Bike Chain Lock, 2.8 Feet Long Heavy Duty Anti-Theft Bicycle Chain Lock with Keys for Bike, Motorcycle, Scooter, Bicycle, Door, Gate, Fence https://a.co/d/fmeq7HS

 

[tjh20290]

Thanks. Now that I know this is a thing I’ll be installing the lock in the access point and installing a combo lock. Seems like overkill but I think this may be a future issue for F150 owners that want a spare if the newer models are coming with it optionally.

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