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Jul 31, 2011 | 03:52 PM

Hytek

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Locking gas cap/plug

I've always enjoyed the capless system we have and also on the Fusion I had. But the more I think about it, who's to stop some trixster from putting crap in my gas tank? Anyone else concerned or care about this? I probably wouldn't use it all the time, but for $27 bucks I think it's cheap insurance.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-lock...0-2011/p/GCL1/

Jul 31, 2011 | 04:36 PM

RobDis

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Good idea. Ive also been concerned with water getting in when Im rinsing after washing with my pressure washer.

Jul 31, 2011 | 04:38 PM

vinced76

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It's one of the first things I bought for my mustang. Like you said cheap insurance especially since the gas door doesn't lock either.

Jul 31, 2011 | 05:17 PM

jaybertx

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IMO you guys don't have to worry about those things. You can't even add gas to the tank from a gas can without the special funnel thing.

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Jul 31, 2011 | 09:07 PM

AzPete

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Yep, gotta trip the two side buttons to get it to open..... I guess if one came prepared and knows the system, they could manage to put something in it. As for water, I have yet to see a problem in rain or washing and I drive mine all the time plus always rinse out under that door when washing.

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:01 AM

Timeless

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One of the first things I bought. Is kind of a pain but makes me sleep better at night.

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:27 AM

Hytek

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Just ordered it from CJPP. Last day for the sale, can't beat $27.16 shipped!

Aug 5, 2011 | 09:48 AM

Hytek

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Just got it today. Official OEM Ford part. Fits good, haven't had to fill up so I can't comment on the annoyance factor yet.

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Aug 5, 2011 | 08:22 PM

houtex

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A locking gas cap will, while disallowing people from putting crap in the tank, net you a drilled tank if a person is determined to get your gas.

I think I'll just let them have the gas, and take the chance nobody's gonna mess with it otherwise.

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Aug 6, 2011 | 11:07 PM

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Was also one of the first things I bought. Ordered it from newfordparts.com for $ 21. I wasn't concerned about siphoning, as much as I am idiots putting crap into the tank. Sugar and other stuff could be deadly for any engine.

Aug 7, 2011 | 05:49 PM

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I wasn't going to get one, but after these guys moved in next door, I think I have to now....

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Aug 7, 2011 | 06:09 PM

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Hytek

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Lmao

Aug 7, 2011 | 06:23 PM

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BlueBeast

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I own one. You never know when some little fat kid next door will get the bright idea to grab a funnel and some sugar because you played human Frogger with him in the street with your car that one time.