Why no locking fuel fill door on the Bronco ???

[Scott R Nelson]

I bet Ford saw the Wrangler did not have a locking fuel door (no door at all on some trim levels ) so did not have one with no need to compete.

I bet that Ford doesn't put locking gas doors on ANY of their vehicles. At least none of the three Fords that I own have locking doors.

It has never been a problem for me.

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[GI_Jo_Nathan]

My 2012 M135 did. For the fuel door. The fuel door was only locked when the car was locked. Which was nice because there was no fiddling around before pumping gas. Same for my '02 Cooper S. So not always a BMW thing.

Well BMW has owned Mini Cooper since around 2000 so...

 

[I_Fly]

Fords with the capless gas filler are designed to prevent siphoning. I'm not saying it's full proof but it is designed to make getting a hose into the tank difficult. Most cars today have similar designs. So, I wouldn't loose much sleep over not having a locking door.

 

[Bellime]

I wish someone could give the the wiring diagram for the gas door lock, I want to install an independent switch

 

[DriveAllNight]

I wish someone could give the the wiring diagram for the gas door lock, I want to install an independent switch

All you need is an actuator and power it like you would any other accessory. Probably could retro fit one intended for another OEM, I know Honda still uses them....

 

[stickshifthappy]

Duct tape'll fix that.

This ^^^^^ is a full blown man !!!

 

[Bellime]

All you need is an actuator and power it like you would any other accessory. Probably could retro fit one intended for another OEM, I know Honda still uses them....

That is overthinking a simple solution. A simple independent switch that is not dependent on the door locks

 

[Dialtone]

Well BMW has owned Mini Cooper since around 2000 so...

I owned the MINI for 18 years. Was president of a local MINI club blah blah...Did all my own work on it so yea, I was quite aware BMW owned and owns the brand. BMW is why MINIs are now fat and ugly like everything BMW now days. The Bronco is so much better looking than anything BMW offers.

 

[cbrenthus]

Didn't read the whole thread, but from what I understand many of the fuel door locks were cable operated from a lever inside, much like trunk and hood releases, and were easily defeated by someone wanting to get in anyway

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

Why steal your gas when your catalytic converter is worth so much more!

 

[Dialtone]

Stealing milk pays bigger dividends than gas. Just suffered milk sticker shock so it's fresh on my mind

 

[Bronccraig]

We need folding elec mirrors too ) these i have beaten up already on wood trails here in fla., locking fuel filler door would be nice to not have to worry about people adding ah stuff..then maybe too mounted windshield wipers ala retro lol…

 

[lapazleo]

Fords with the capless gas filler are designed to prevent siphoning. I'm not saying it's full proof but it is designed to make getting a hose into the tank difficult. Most cars today have similar designs. So, I wouldn't loose much sleep over not having a locking door.

It also keeps stuff from going in.

 

[EasternSierra]

Why steal your gas when your catalytic converter is worth so much more!

These days, yeah. Catalytic converter theft was insignificant back in the long ago days when I had my fuel siphoned.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

Didn't read the whole thread, but from what I understand many of the fuel door locks were cable operated from a lever inside, much like trunk and hood releases, and were easily defeated by someone wanting to get in anyway

Note the video in the first post.
Not cable actuated. Simpler and cheaper factory install than a cable.
It’s a theft “deterrent”.

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