What needs to be in trunk tool box?

[dburgjohn]

for my 2016 first Mustang what tools, fuses and supplies should go in the trunk? I already bought a real spare as the funky air pump was missing on purchase.

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[IPOGT]

A charged cellphone.

 

[13GetThere]

I keep an assortment of rags for cleaning, and a spare tire.
The less weight and things that can roll around (tool box) in the trunk the better.

 

[dburgjohn]

IPOGT - "A charged cellphone" - Yes, that is a given. but your answer pointed out how badly I worded my original question. I was a mechanic in the late 1970s when an unemployment event moved me to electronics. I still work do what work I have equipment for and usually have a 30+ year old vehicle being rebuilt in the shop. For me a call to a shop/tow truck is the last option not the first. However I have never owned a Mustang. I was planning jumper cables, fuse assortment, upgraded lug wrench and a few universal tools. But time has taught me that some vehicles have 'special' needs. I have a 1992 Corvette that carries a spare ignition control module and recently sold an 1981 that benefited from a self contained battery booster and solar powered trickle charger. So if the Mustang likes to eat say 20 amp mini fuses it would be good to keep more than the usual number of spares. I will be grateful for any suggestions.

 

[Snakebyte]

In mine I have a full size spare, tire plug kit, scissor jack, 1/2-inch drive 24-inch breaker bar with deepwell "impact" socket for lug nuts, tire pump, array of fuses (make sure the right type(s), fire extinguisher, large umbrella, and portable battery jump starter. When I go on a trip I add a small tool kit.

 

[Eyesac]

A carbine and a rhodesian with six mags. Jk, a jump pack, flashlight and gloves give me comfort.

 

[IPOGT]

A carbine and a rhodesian with six mags. Jk, a jump pack, flashlight and gloves give me comfort.

That’s a little paranoid my friend, but funny.

 

[ORRadtech]

That’s a little paranoid my friend, but funny.

Or no paranoid enough. It takes a long time to get to the trunk when seconds count. I try to keep it on me...

 

[ORRadtech]

In mine I have a full size spare, tire plug kit, scissor jack, 1/2-inch drive 24-inch breaker bar with deepwell "impact" socket for lug nuts, tire pump, array of fuses (make sure the right type(s), fire extinguisher, large umbrella, and portable battery jump starter. When I go on a trip I add a small tool kit.

I don't have a fire extinguisher but every thing else. I keep a small tool kit all the time.
Another thing I've started carrying is an inexpensive bidirectional scan tool. The one I have is basically an OBDII port dongle that connects to an app on my cellphone.
I found out on a recent trip (different vehicle) that it's nearly impossible to troubleshoot without one. I knew I had a misfire but which cylinder, or even how many, was impossible to know.

 

[JB60]

Couple light weight wheel chocks, make sure you have the little white Ford fuel funnel .

 

[526 HRSE]

Is your name Rae Carruth?

 

[Snakebyte]

Couple light weight wheel chocks, make sure you have the little white Ford fuel funnel .

Chocks...never thought of that, but a great idea. Not many rocks available in FL where I live.

 

[jcttraveler]

There's not much work I could do on the road anyway, so my goal is to get off the road safely to somewhere who can fix whatever it is.

Like you, I have a spare. I bought a true lug wrench because I felt as if I was rounding out the wrench part of the car jack, plus the new wrench has much more leverage. If you haven't replaced the lug nuts with solid nuts, do that too.

Forget the jumper cables and get a battery jumper instead (get one strong enough to turn the V-8). I carry a safety vest and flares.

 

[JB60]

Chocks...never thought of that, but a great idea. Not many rocks available in FL where I live.

I had a car slip forward off a jack several years ago at work . Borrowed a forklift from nearby warehouse to lift it . I have couple small orange chocks forgot where I bought them

 

[Slow Yote]

It really depends on what I’m doing. I only drive my car on weekends and etc so if I’m just around town, I don’t really worry about anything special. Spare tire and breaker bar and a drying towel.

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