"No Cap" Locking Fuel Plug

[BigJ]

Thought some of you might be interested in this:

Ford PN: 8U5Z-9C268-B-F509

Looks like partscheap.com has them for around $21: http://www.partscheap.com/Ford_F_150_Fuel_Plug_Locking_p/8u5z-9c268-b-f509.htm

 

[KaiserM715]

Good find!! I had been thinking of getting one of these.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

You'd (Jason) be better off putting a lanyard on your gas filler cover panel so you don't lose it (again) next time you're doing 200MPH offroad! :mrgreen:

 

[Nick B]

I just got one of these .Due to the shipping charges it's cheaper to just buy it from the dealer . $24.99 plus tax .

 

[BentToast]

Nobody stole your fuel door, and that wont stop them if they wanted to. Who you trying to keep out? The capless fuel system should stop people from siphoning gas right?

That there is what you should have bought - good old duct tape.

 

[BigJ]

Nope. I've read of at least two lost tanks out of 09-10 F150s due to siphoning. This system might be siphon resistant but it's not siphon proof.

And also sometimes it's not about keeping the gas in but rather about keeping unwanted other stuff out.

 

[Xjrguy]

Nope. I've read of at least two lost tanks out of 09-10 F150s due to siphoning. This system might be siphon resistant but it's not siphon proof.

And also sometimes it's not about keeping the gas in but rather about keeping unwanted other stuff out.

I've seen automotive tanks drilled with brass drill bits by fuel thieves.

They just make their own "tap" by drilling directly into the fuel tank.

This was more prominent when gas was $4.50 a gallon and higher.

 

[BigJ]

Yup. Anit nothing you're going to do about that.

 

[charlierickman]

hi.. i came across this thread because i was researching on these locking gas doors that a friend suggested to me. so i'm trying to check online and compare it with others. in case i might get some feedback if i shouldn't even bother.

 

[blpp]

Locking gas plug for your truck!

Just found this for 20 bucks. Not bad for the peace of mind of locking your open gas tank.

Go here
OEM Ford 2009 2010 2011 F-150 Mustang Locking GAS Fuel Plug CAP : Amazon.com : Automotive