How to Get Spare Tire Off F-150 Without the Key?

Before in our articles we talked about how to take a spare tire off of the F-250, but this time, let’s talk about the F-150. 

Flat tires are an unwelcome surprise that can occur at the most inconvenient times. When it happens, having a spare tire ready to replace the deflated one is a reassuring thought.

However, the process of accessing the spare tire on your Ford F-150 may not always be straightforward, especially if you find yourself without the key required to unlock it. Whether you misplaced the key or inherited a truck without one, fear not! 

In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to remove the spare tire from your F-150 without the key. 

Spare Tire in F-150: Key Takeaways 

• For removing a spare tire without the key, you will need tools such as: bolt extractors, sockets, a hammer, joint pliers, extenders, etc.

How to Remove Spare Tire Without the Key in F-150? 

You will have to gather a few tools in order to remove a spare tire in F-150 without a key for the first guide. The tools you have to have are an 18mm bolt extractor, joint pliers, pieces of 2*4 wood chunks, and optionally, you could find a hammer.

If you opt for a second guide, the tools you will have to gather are a 14mm socket, a guide or tube for the 14mm socket, a hammer (this time, it’s not optional), a regular extender or crank, and a flathead screwdriver, as Truck of Mine suggested.

Now you are ready for the steps and ready to remove your spare tire without a key in no time. 

First Step-by-Step Guide: Removing Spare Tire in F-150 Without the Key

1. To get to the tire drop system easily, get under the truck and pull and turn the guide tube toward the back of the truck.
2. Then, go to the side of the truck where the passenger sits and pull the spare tire down. Move the pieces of wood between the top of the tire and the frame of the extra tire to make room for the tire to be removed.
3. Locate the key lock on the upper side of the Ford spare tire by using your hands to explore. Utilize the joint tools to secure it tightly. Shift the lock in the direction of the truck’s rear and softly jiggle it until you perceive a popping noise.
4. Then, once you’ve dropped the spare tire, use the F150 spare tire removal kit to take it off.
5. If you don’t have a spare tire removal kit, you can open the bolts that hold the spare tire to the frame with an 18mm bolt remover.
6. You can also push the guide tube or pieces of wood with the hammer to make it easy.

Second Step-by-Step Guide: Removing Spare Tire in F-150 Without the Key

1. Put the 14mm socket on the extension or guide to make the spare tire key easy to reach. The best length for an extension is 60–70 cm.
2. Then, put the socket in the spare tire lock by putting it in the hole on the left side of the license plate in the back bumper.
3. Then, push the hole into the lock with the hammer. Don’t hit too hard, or you might hurt your truck. Then go ahead and take the lock off.
4. Then, remove the extra tire with a crank or an adapter.
5. Separate the socket from the extra key lock by using a flathead screwdriver.

Did you succeed?