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Sounds like some of you need to move
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huh ...fords have a anti syphon system and it also stops fugitive emissionsMy Hyundai Elantra GT (Golf-like hatchback) has a very inexpensive and simple "deadbolt" design locking system. Note it's a "no key" design. I appreciate being able to lock out thieves.
I don't appreciate Ford for not providing me with fuel fill door locking functionality on my $55k and $62k MY2024 Broncos.
This video introduces what I'm talking about. A truck engineer by trade, I know that cost is minimal.
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Not sure about you but my truck goes other places besides the safe garage where I live.Sounds like some of you need to move
I installed a locking fuel cap more to avoid vandals and mischief makers. My CJs were always a magnet for people especially when the top/doors were off. Maybe some day your engine is running like cr*p and you don't know why. Apparently these people got hit with sugar/water in the tank, maybe someone didn't like them hunting?Wow my 2013 GT500 didn't have a locking fuel door nor did my Expedition, Explorer, F150s, Come to think of it I haven't seen a locking fuel door on a Ford in many many years. Why would they start for the Bronco? When the door closes the fuel neck get closed off, when it is opened you need a small funnel included with your purchase to open the little door in the fuel neck. Buy a skid plate for the fuel tank you will be money better spent.
That was us!I thought the capless systems prevented siphons and such. Thats why you need the special funnel when adding gas from a gas can. Ford isn't the only company to do this and since gas tanks are plastic now, they just drill the tank. I remember a year ago someone had a Wildtrak on here with something similar. They came out to their truck and found it without gas. Here is the thread: PSA: Gas Tank Got Drilled by Gas Thieves [WARNING: NO PROMOTING VIOLENCE or POLITICS] | Bronco6G - 2021+ Ford Bronco & Bronco Raptor Forum, News, Blog & Owners Community
I don't think a lock on your gas cap is your only concern.
It is locked when the doors are locked.My Hyundai Elantra GT (Golf-like hatchback) has a very inexpensive and simple "deadbolt" design locking system. Note it's a "no key" design. I appreciate being able to lock out thieves.
I don't appreciate Ford for not providing me with fuel fill door locking functionality on my $55k and $62k MY2024 Broncos.
This video introduces what I'm talking about. A truck engineer by trade, I know that cost is minimal.
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I've had gas siphoned twice since 1981, and the windshield wipers vandalized once. All incidents were far from home while parked in somewhat remote areas for hiking trips. Both of the gas siphoning incidents almost resulting in my running out of gas while trying to make it through mountainous country to the nearest gas station which was pretty far away.I installed a locking fuel cap more to avoid vandals and mischief makers. My CJs were always a magnet for people especially when the top/doors were off. Maybe some day your engine is running like cr*p and you don't know why. Apparently these people got hit with sugar/water in the tank, maybe someone didn't like them hunting?
"Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the person or persons who poured sugar into the gas tanks of hunters' vehicles in Tuscola County."
https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/sugar-gas-tank-hunters-tuscola-county-fall-18503196.php
Correct, yes sir. Simple and effective.It is locked when the doors are locked.
My 2012 M135 did. For the fuel door. The fuel door was only locked when the car was locked. Which was nice because there was no fiddling around before pumping gas. Same for my '02 Cooper S. So not always a BMW thing. My Ford owned 2011 Range Rover is the same way. 2029 Ram has no lock. So kind of a mixed bag for me.My M-Series BMW doesn’t have a locking fuel cap. I guess BMW also doesn’t feel the need for one.