How To Remove Spare Tire Lock Without The Key Quickly

How To Remove Spare Tire Lock Without The Key Quickly: Just checking out the truck before a fishing trip, was surprised that the spare tire had an anti-theft key, Thanks to the local dealer I was able to get the tire down and on my way. See below for more info on the gear and tools used. if you cannot find a cheap socket look here, Back when Kmart was around you could find cheap Socket Sets: amzn.to/3bu2gdi amzn.to/2F7gHIf
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[@x2malandy]

Well now, that was a very good video. No annoying music and a friendly informative guy. I rate it a 10.

[@whiskeymedic]

Every DIY video should be like this. Thought I was going to have to go through the hassle of a dealer to find a key then pay $50-100. Went out to my 2008 6.4 and this worked like a charm

[@Tyler-vt8dr]

I’m sure that has been a ford secret for a long time but the unnamed tech who released it to you is the unsung hero here, he has a good heart and couldn’t keep letting the public get screwed by these lost wheel lock keys, so he waited until the next guy with a good heart came along that needed to know the secret and he shared it with Ron because he knew Ron would relay his message clearly to thousands, thanks so much to both of y’all.

[@garybrugone433]

Thank you. Going through the same ordeal with my son in laws truck. What a life-saver.

[@pappysproductions]

Is there a crime wave of stealing spares going on? Im with you, man. I'll take my chances of spare ending up on the black market. Thanks for the great video. In going to go check my spare now.

[@knightrangeroutdoors3786]

03 F-150: beat a 14mm extraction socket onto the lock device with a hammer. Lowered tire. Socket stayed on the locking mechanism. Took off the lowering device like shown. Locking mechanism came off when I tried removing the extraction socket. Now works with just the tool under the hood. Did all of this in about 30 minutes. No problem... you can do it! Oh yeah... thank you!

[@kyleharding670]

my old 12-point 14mm sockets were too loose on the lock and would not bite and the only 6-point I could find in my toolbox was 1/4" drive. I found success with a 9/16" 6-point socket and was still able to pry the lock out of the socket when I was done. Thanks for saving me a bunch of time and money!

[@channelron3593]

Thank you! for supporting my channel!

[@austinaubinoe]

This is genius thank you! Just spent an hour with my arm between the frame and the bed trying to pry off the key with some channel locks on a 2010. Will try this now. I removed the key a while ago on another truck. They hooked end of the winch rod will fit right in after. The easiest way to do this is to remove the winch (two self tapping bolts) and knock it out with a hammer. I also like to fill the winch mechanism with some kind of rust proofer/ lube (white lithium/ fluid film/ etc).

[@StanTheMan83]

Great video, this just helped me get the tire down on my 2011 Superduty. Only difference was the socket size, after pounding on the 14mm and 3 foot extension for a few swings it didn't go on. I checked the face of the socket and could see I needed a bigger one, ended up using a 17mm socket. Everything else worked as you suggested it would. At the end I threw the lock and key in the garbage and left with the regular crank same as the jack.

[@channelron3593]

Nice work!

[@bruceshepperson754]

This is a super video. I watched another earlier of someone cutting the spring. I will say that I tried alot of times and almost gave up until I read the comments and found that the 17mm socket was the one that worked for me. Thank you Ron and all those that commented. Only thing I purchased was a cheap 24inch socket extension from harbor freight. Again, thanks. GREAT video.

[@TheBuggybitch]

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[@smokeyjoe6517]

Dude your a life saver. I was stuck like a rat, no spare no key and your solution worked great thanks

[@channelron3593]

Glad I could help! I was their I know what you went through, Thanks for watching.

[@mintken4]

2012 F-350 needed 17mm socket. Worked like a charm

[@ram50v8]

So this is the second video I found on how to remove the lock, the first recommended one at about 2/3rds the way through mentions that "If the spare tire is on the carrier you will first have to figure out a way to get it down to remove the lock" Well that was a "FAIL" video and a complete waste of time. Then off to the side I saw your video and clicked on it. Very very helpful clue about the 14mm socket!!!! Grabbed a cheap 12 point 14mm socket and one of my very long locking extensions and "viola" ! Lock removed in just a few seconds! Problem perfectly solved! Ironically, I am going on a road trip tomorrow with my "new to me" F250 SD and just wanted to check the spare! Thanks again!!😁😁😁😁

[@channelron3593]

Glad that I could help and thanks for supporting my channel.

[@cleannsober1]

Thanks buddy You are a life saver 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏, bought a truck went to check my spare and Yes was surprised to lol was working on how to and saw Your Great video 😮 thanks again GOD Bless America 🇺🇸

[@danthemanoth]

Thanks for taking the time to put this video out, just bought this 08 f250 and just checking my spare to see if it was inflated and to see if there were going to be problems I could encounter ( better in my garage than on a rainy night somewhere ) of course no key to be found, first thing I do when coming across a problem is check KZbin saw you're video, perfect, I know I would've tore up something getting the spare out, Thanks Again

[@channelron3593]

No problem 👍

[@VOOODOOO37]

Love it, from a flatlander down in CT, you Sir are a genius!

[@WakanFarm]

Thank You!!!!🙏👍🏻 This helped me out big time!

[@robertkwonnacott504]

That's cool and I just found out where is my 2001 Jack cause I was so frustrated I couldn't find the jack for my 2001 F-150 and it's good to know how to change your flat tire 👍👍 I'm glad to watch this clip

[@Gancycle]

Hard working good American with a good heart . Thanks

[@patrickirwin4827]

2017 Superduty didn't have a security key but the spare tire was in the bed. After watching the video i was able to just crawl under, remove the plastic tube/guide, pop the security bit out with a screwdriver and replace the tube/guide. Finally got the spare in the stock position on the winch now and can use the regular jack equipment to drop/raise the tire. Took 15 mintues maybe from start to tire in place and tools away. 👍

[@royjimenez6789]

Thank you so much for the information bro and i did not understand why Ford Company make it difficult for the people

[@markmanning9910]

This DOES WORK, THANK YOU! Seriously saved me so much trouble!!!!!!!

[@treeguyable]

It worked after the fact, had to get an old cheap 14 mm, and a long 3/8 extension, tapped it right on, lowered the spare no problm. Gonna drill a hole in the 14 mm while it is in the " lock mechanism, put a roll pin in , and just leave it on, and an old 3/8 ratchet, and long 3/8" extension with the tire tools/ jack.

[@donbarr9487]

Thanks; it worked great, although I needed a 9/16in to fit. Since I damaged the socket I went ahead and forced the two parts together on a vise. Now I can use a 3/8in drive extension and ratchet to raise/lower the tire.

[@user-gf4cp5po6x]

14mm socket worked great for me. Thanks

[@VirtualViving]

Thank you sir - saved me 96 bucks and a flat spare tire.

[@johnschirra2794]

Perfection in a DIY video! Love this Hack! Sorry Ford Service Department (they wanted $325 to do this!)

[@channelron3593]

Glad it helped! No disrespect for the Dealership but that is to much.

[@roberth9188]

That was a good video, to the point, likeable guy and you made it look easy . I’ve been trying for a couple days to do this- I’ve heard use a 9/16 socket, a 14 mm socket and the latest was a 17 mm socket. Around the security part of the hoist mechanism on mine is a plastic or rubber housing that so far has prevented me from being able to pound a socket over it. Tried cutting the spring underneath with a grinder and no bueno. Mine has some kind of indestructible part in the center. Story of my life- every time I find a video that makes it look easy, my setup is just a little bit different. I wish I had a gun that’s barrel fit in the hole -

[@bobbyhawkins2223]

Worked perfectly. Your video was the undesirable key to success!

[@channelron3593]

Glad it helped!

[@Phrequencygod]

You just saved my sanity. Thank you!

[@DerekHanson1982]

This is gold! Worked like a champ

[@matveykozar8048]

You are life saver man!!!

[@channelron3593]

Thanks! Glad that I could help.

[@mariocasillas9542]

Thanks for the video, I hope you had as much luck fishing as you did with the lock.......

[@channelron3593]

LOL No fish and No flat, but I was ready (: Thanks for watching.

[@brianodell7490]

Thanks so much for your video,definitely saved me from a headache.

[@collettewahilani7571]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE BESTEST, EASIEST & FASTEST VIDEO EVER THAT'S SO FCKN ON POINT!!! RIGHT ON DUDE. AWESOME. EXACTLY WHAT I WAS SEARCHING FOR

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome! I am still learning the filming aspect (:

[@vvnutzvv]

Omg u are a jack of all! I have a 2010 f350 an it took a few more hits than urs but it damn sure worked!! 14 mm did not work but a 9/16 six pnt did the trick! Hell with these damn keys!!!

[@channelron3593]

(:

[@dwaynegaskin8570]

THANKS , JUST RAN INTO THAT TODAY.

[@williamrear155]

THANKS SO MUCH!!!! Your video was the most helpful as I'm having the same issue. I'll try this!!

[@realidadesyamortambien8289]

Straight to the point, no much bla, bla,bla👍🏼😊

[@channelron3593]

I am trying.

[@serenailott3]

This was extremely helpful! I tried using sockets, but they were too hard. What did work for me was a spark plug tool - it was soft enough to hammer on.

[@channelron3593]

Excellent!

[@JesusGonzalez-xj1xv]

Thanks for Sharing Ron. It solved my problem too.

[@anthonyrodriguez6324]

Thanks Ron that was very helpful, you the man!

[@channelron3593]

You bet!

[@dannyhively2838]

Thank you for this video. I ran into the same problem. I didn't want to spend $60.00 for a replacement that may not fit.

[@danielberndsen6939]

Worked for me after sawing some slots into a cheap (but not cheap enough) 14mm socket. Thanks for this video, it's hard to find a garage that knows about these trucks here in Europe.

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome!

[@saunyaboutot-rodriguez3955]

Thank you so much! Your video just saved us on the side of the road!!!! God bless you my friend!!!

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome! That is what I was trying to avoid myself (:

[@gabecastro8496]

Excellent idea I’m dealing with the same problem , I’m looking for the tool they’re not selling anymore at ford , so I will do the same to take the key of and use the long rod. Thanks for your teaching

[@chrisstage]

Great info it worked beautifully on my 2002 F-150! Thanks

[@mattamos304]

Exactly what I have been looking for. Big thanks

[@channelron3593]

No problem 👍

[@aramcruz]

Thanks for the video, it was very useful. I couldn't find the key to get it out.

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome!

[@JaronPope]

Thank you fine sir! Beautiful job!

[@liftedjsmith]

Thank you Ron! Was about to cut the cable to drop mine a a newly purchased used truck!

[@channelron3593]

Glad I could help

[@bbhsavage7554]

Great I been trying to get my neighbors spare thank you sir

[@RT-fb6ty]

Found your video just in time. Thanks

[@channelron3593]

Perfect!

[@onelilviper]

Thank you, very helpful. You saved me from buying the key from Ford. Good man!

[@channelron3593]

You are welcome!

[@travisw7743]

Thanks for the video. Saved me a lot of time and headache. To the point, share the info, get on about your day. Thank you Sir.

[@jimbuckley4986]

Thank you!! I have a F250 2015 p/u and discovered o had no key when getting new tires a couple months ago. Went to ford dealership they tried a kit of different keys without any luck. They recommend I buy another spare and keep it in the bed. Frustrated so will give this a try snd get rid of the lock.

[@channelron3593]

buy another spare LOL

[@ronlindberg5392]

it worked for me. Thank you!

[@therealist3228]

Just because I want everyone to know. I tried it with a 14mm but mine was apparently too good. Didn't expand. Looking around I saw a piece of 1/2 inch metal electrical conduit and slid that in there. Went right on with a tap or two but would not bring the tire down. Enter Gorilla Super Glue Gel. Ran a little bead around the inside of the conduit, slid it on there and went and got a beer. Came back out, yanked on the conduit and there was the key, no muss, no fuss. Now I can use the standard spare crank no problem. No need to crawl under the truck, no need to remove anything, just glue and go. Love it.

[@channelron3593]

Nice! will try next time I run into this! thanks for the tip.

[@wolfetwain]

Well, that's easy. Many, many thanks!

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome!

[@kencasebolt996]

I Smacked it Pretty Hard. All it would ever do is Bounce Back!! Ended up JB Welding the Socket to the Lock Nut!!

[@408Maden]

Thanks Ron for your video really helped me out .😎👍

[@channelron3593]

Did not realize how many people had this problem, I thank the dealer for sharing with me.

[@The_Story_Channel]

This does work, the issue I had was I never had a soft 14mm but I was able to pound a 9/16" socket over it. I just finished, it only took me about 15 minutes and now I can use the jack handle without the dumb key.

[@davidwarren719]

For anyone out there who may be having issues-I had to use a 9/16” to get mine down 👍🏼

[@DailySoundsBoi]

Same

[@SunDevilDave]

I suggest a 12-point 14mm socket (vs 6-point) if you have it...goes on pretty easily. (2005 F250)

[@geemac7267]

Quick and easy. Thank you!

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome!

[@E30bmw_4life]

Thank you very much I just took mine off awesome I really appreciate it man thanks for posted this video

[@MangoMadness9876]

Thanks for the help! Great video! I couldn't get the 14mm on, so I tried the 9/16"(from the comments) and it worked great. I could lower the spare on my new to me 2005 F350 and take off the anti-theft device. I also got rid of a rattle that has been bugging me, a large rock was on top of the wheel bouncing around while driving :-)

[@channelron3593]

Nice work!

[@jeralddegraw6069]

EXTREMELY HELPFUL...tHANKS!!!

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome!

[@swordfalcon]

Thanks so much for this video, I was having the same exact problem with this with my 2003 f150. Took a couple of tries but I finally got it with a 17mm socket to lower my spare tire, so many rust chips. Then I got the spare key tire lock off with a flat head screw driver just like in the video, but my 17mm socket came off first then I got the lock off afterwards. Took about 45 minutes for me, my neck is a little sore though. For those of you who have an early 2000s f150 try using 14mm-17mm sockets.

[@channelron3593]

Your welcome!

[@VanirTraditionalist]

The process works. On my 2003 F350 it took a 17mm.

[@5pointstar78]

I was on the same boat, thanks for the video!

[@channelron3593]

Thanks for watching! imagine being on the side of the road deep in the woods and this happening (: So glad that I check.

[@TM-zd4zj]

Thank you SO very much!!! We have an 06 F250 and we struggled for an hour trying to figure it out with no luck. The dealer told us to make an appointment and they`d order the key(expensive!) so I watched your video as a last resort before towing it to the shop and VOILA! It worked!!! You just saved us several hundred dollars in towing and parts and I cannot thank you enough. Much appreciated sir!!

[@channelron3593]

You're welcome! I was their at one time (: Thanks for supporting my channel.

[@amorsolo8242]

Typical american company.

[@user-ts7gd8sm2d]

Great solution, it took a 17 mm socket for my 2011 F-250 Super Duty crew cab. I started with the 14 mm. The lock pattern is basically Square when I shine the light on it. So I think that's the reason it took a larger one. But when I found the right one it worked like a charm. Thanks

[@channelron3593]

Nice work!

[@The_Wood]

Great video and thank you.

[@louissparks2496]

Used the same 14-mm-socket trick on my 2002 F150. It was surprisingly easy to hammer on, and once on, the handle cranked the tire down with no problems. My problem arose when I stuck the anti theft thingy onto the crank and stuck it in at the wrong place. It fell onto the spare's wheel. Got rid of the hoist part of the anti-theft system using vise-grips.

[@turoraego2700]

Good job man. Very helpful. 👍👍

[@channelron3593]

Glad to hear it!

[@timothynelson9932]

It worked but not as advertised. I couldn’t get the cheap 14 mm socket to seat on the lock. So I cut up a rubber band on put it in the socket. I got it to bite and turned the socket to my surprise the lock broke at the stem of the lock and was in my socket. I thought oh crap part of it is blocking the opening. I tried the truck supplied crank anyways and it worked fine. So I didn’t bother removing the plastic sleeve. Thank you! Totally cost to me $10 for a 24 inch socket extender

[@channelron3593]

$10 buck! Not bad.

[@kjarby69]

Thanks so much for this video!! I’m gonna try this on my used truck I just bought!

[@channelron3593]

Good luck!

[@tominaklan9702]

Thumbs up neighbor

[@erictownsend8711]

That helps a lot, thanks for sharing.

[@channelron3593]

No problem!

[@garrisoncook6096]

thank you for making this i was wondering why my spare wouldn’t come done

[@bettykeith8580]

Oh My Gosh thank you thank you thank you I have been battling this for over a year . This was 💯 percent helpful

[@channelron3593]

You are so welcome

[@korycurtis3730]

You are the freaking man!! Thanks

[@unclebuck5051]

Awesome video and solution to a common problem.

[@channelron3593]

Thanks 👍

[@riderone5030]

Thank f350 dually 2004 ford 9/16 socket worked for me

[@Smokin-kw2hm]

Awesome thanks 🙏

[@jesusquinonez6855]

Thank you for the tips I did the same thing you are doing and wen I got the sper down the key was inside of the rim

[@DailySoundsBoi]

Thanks man can't believe it actually worked! Greatful. I did end up using a 9/16 though like someone in the comments did

[@channelron3593]

Nice work!

[@devinpaice3794]

THANK YOU!

[@arturonajera14]

Thank you sir!

[@christullis336]

Great video thanks. 14mm would not work but 9/16 worked perfectly.

[@raymondingram767]

It WORKED!!! 👍🏻

[@delozier89]

Thank you! Had to use a 11/16” Irwin bolt-grip to get it

[@kerrydudley9249]

Thank you!!

[@zombiehunter5923]

Thank you I have the same problem right now bro I am going to give it a try

[@chrisyansick1920]

Awesome gonna try this out since I'm in the same boat

[@channelron3593]

Good luck!

[@commercialelectrician133]

Great video

[@monkeyz1358]

Really good content

[@dannyswortzel2327]

Very good video. Cool dude 😎

[@channelron3593]

Thanks! 👍

[@TheMrAHead]

Literally only took 5 minutes from grabbing the socket to raising the tire back up. Ford techs had no clue. Thanks And 14mm was to small....9/16 was perfect.