Locking gas plug!! Thank goodness
01-02-2013, 09:56 PM
#12
Senior Member
Thread Starter
You hit nail on head, it is just added security to keep anyone from putting something in my tank. Some people may not be concerned about this but thats ok. I like having the locking gas cap. It is more of a locking plug. I dont see inconvenience. Wouldnt need it if Ford would have just added the locking door but i guess that would be too much to ask to put on a $55k truck.
01-03-2013, 11:51 AM
#14
One Bad MoFoMoCo Owner
Unless they break into your truck to get the special funnel under the backseat, they are not pouring anything in your tank either. Was cycling gasoline out of the five gallon tank I use to fill my riding mower, and it just poured on the ground. Found out why after learning about the white funnel thing.
01-03-2013, 11:59 AM
#15
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sullyman, i understand there might not be this need, but either having a locking tank lid (open from inside vehicle) or a locking gas cap, I just felt naked. This little locking plug is so easy to put in and remove that to me its not a hassle and it just gives me piece of mind that my fuel supply is alittle more protected from the few loonies in the world.
01-03-2013, 01:35 PM
#16
Senior Member
I am sure most of you already know this being the ecoboost came out in 2010, but i have a new 2013 and didnt like the open concept of the no gas cap or any way to have a locking lid, but thank goodness they make a locking plug. Just picked one up this morning from dealer and it is simple and slides in to the hole and locks. This gives me piece of mind that nobody can mess with my truck gas tank (marginal thief) true thiefs will find a way to pry off but just to have a safety barrier is nice. My truck sits in my driveway not garage, I can sleep better now and if at parking lot it will deter the in/out thief. Plus with ethanol being a moisture grabbing fuel having an additional layer to block air is good. Just thought I would put out there but I am sure in these 1400 threads there is one about this!! 
01-03-2013, 01:57 PM
#17
Senior Member
Thread Starter
I wasnt as concerned about siphoning gas, others said the thieves today just punch a hole in tank and drain. I wanted protection from anything being put in tank. I had owner reward points and the locking plug didnt cost me anything so i put it on. I guess this is just a custom item like everything else we add to our trucks, personal preference. Its on and now I am happier.
01-03-2013, 04:09 PM
#18
There is no reason for a locking gas cap. I posted a link to the design and pictures of how the filler neck is designed the other day. You can't siphon or pour anything in there unless certains things happen. I am sure there is a way to find the thread I posted which will explain it all and give back confidence it is a good design. Hope this helps.
01-04-2013, 03:34 AM
#20
Senior Member
There is no reason for a locking gas cap. I posted a link to the design and pictures of how the filler neck is designed the other day. You can't siphon or pour anything in there unless certains things happen. I am sure there is a way to find the thread I posted which will explain it all and give back confidence it is a good design. Hope this helps.