This is why I purchased and carry this - https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB70-UltraSafe-Lithium-Gasoline/dp/B016UG6PWE
Thanks for the tip and yes it needs to be in the glovebox my chubby self would have a hard time crawling through the back
Is there a chance you would have the part #s for the pins/retainers that secure the battery cover?Had a fun day repairing little annoyances from the previous owner. Some of these were done a few weeks ago but I wanted to post in one go. My OCD really likes fixing little things like this. lol.
First, when I replaced the battery I had the nice surprise of finding the clips on the cover had been broken and just bodged back in with black mastic (no pic sorry). Seriously can't understand why, just replace them, they aren't expensive!
After those, I replaced one of the caps on the engine cover. Previous owner obviously too ham fisted and broke one of the two clips. Couldn't believe dealership had to "special order" the replacement cover from Germany. I think it cost me about £30 ($40).
After that, I fixed the broken vac line (I think it is a vac line) clip on the intake tube. I temporarily fixed it with superglue as again, couldn't find the replacements in the UK. Thankfully my friend who now lives in Tacoma was visiting and kindly brought me over a pack of replacements. Cost about $5 from Autozone or somewhere like that.
Then replaced a missing wheel arch liner clip. Trying to get the right part number from the dealership was a nightmare. Took 3 attempts to order in the right clip - even after I supplied them the part number.
And then I also had the little window triangle covers replaced (again "special order" from Germany) as the previous owner had the silver window trim wrapped black and had bent them instead of removing them and doing the job properly! They were about £35ea ($47) from Ford.
Woosah! And breathe.
I have the same spare and my jack fit. Or do you mean actually putting it in the middle, sitting the tire down on it and screwing it down? In that case mine doesn't fit either, I have it wrapped in padding and it sits underneath the tire, just not in the middle.Washed and shined it yesterday , today installed spare from Automotive Authority . Jack too large to fit under spare so bundled it up with handle and breaker bar with socket. Fixed up a box with Power pack, fire extinguisher ,flashlight , chocks and tools .
Huh, weird! I would have thought there's a backup manual release. I guess there is, it's the fluorescent escape pull....
Man! I really need a few of those clips, right now I have a zip tie holding in that line. Can you send me a part number please so I can order? Or can I send you $20 CDN to ship me a few in an envelope? PM me... thx!!
Then replaced a missing wheel arch liner clip. Trying to get the right part number from the dealership was a nightmare. Took 3 attempts to order in the right clip - even after I supplied them the part number.
Hi Dan,
I appreciate the info...I just ordered a bag of 4 from my local dealer...same price you paid for 30...lol.Hi Dan,
I ordered the battery retainer "clips" from amazon.com, even though i'm in Canada too. Found them the cheapest there, and i'm ok with the quantity as they are something you'll likely replace more than once if you remove your battery for winter storage like I do. Not the best idea from Ford
Here's the link if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YX3ZBXB?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image
John
and they are being overnighted from Brampton.Hi Dan,
I ordered the battery retainer "clips" from amazon.com, even though i'm in Canada too. Found them the cheapest there, and i'm ok with the quantity as they are something you'll likely replace more than once if you remove your battery for winter storage like I do. Not the best idea from Ford
Here's the link if you're interested: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YX3ZBXB?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image
John
