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Originally Posted by william3303
I have a 02 7.3 psd, it didn't have the key when I bought it. I am trying to get the spare down just in case I have a flat. I tried one of my friends but it didn't work. I was told it is exspensive to have the dealer get them down for you. Is there any way to get the tire down or what should I do?
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Common problem. The star section that the special key fits into will come out it you can slip something in there to pull or pry it out. I lost my key, getting one from Ford was more trouble than it was worth. One of the issures is security and the special key while it seems to provide some it really doesn't. This is what I did when I lost my key. I took a hack saw and wired it to a broom handle. I slipped the hack saw between the bumper, frame and tire. I cut the cable. It took about a minute to put the tire on the ground, so much for security. Then I went to the dealership and bought another winch, 69 bucks it only has two bolts. Put that on without the special key and the square end of the handle fits and operates it fine. Put a chain and lock around the frame and tire.
