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The plan was just to bungee a plastic milk crate there to put random groceries in, not to tie down a fridge or a motorcycle. So no, I still won't pony up the $$ for the OEM. And no, I did not tap out the hole, unfortunately. Live and learn hopefully someone else reads this and doesn't make the...

I'll try but I was torquing that bad boy hard when she split off.

So the bag of bolts I ordered from Amazon arrived yesterday. I gleefully went out and began screwing one in, tightening it with a screwdriver through the eye. It broke. How the heck do I get that bolt out now??

I experienced the same scary swaying as you. Here is my journey to solidity. Towing my horse trailer | 2019+ Ford Ranger and Raptor Forum (5th Generation) - Ranger5G.com Also, try towing in Sport Mode with the Cruise on. Turn off Tow Mode.

Good call!

Yes, if they have that stupid long spare crank.

Ah yes, great analysis! All this is 100% on point!!

That is totally my guess!!

Looks like this outside and further in...

That's a good idea!

Maybe, although the plastic cap keeps the lock clean as a whistle. Although it probably couldn't hurt.

BINGO!!! I tapped it on the ground, bottom of the cylinder and it came right out!! Genius!! And that is why Enthusiast Internet Forums are so fantastic!

It worked okay the first time I played with the spare. This time it jammed up!

Actually no, the whole thing just swivels around uselessly.

I love it. "I tossed it in the garbage) ?

Fortunately it was a controlled situation with the other key handy!!

The key just won't come out of the barrel. Guess I'll take it to the "Ford Store" and see what the technician says.

I'll give it a whirl!

Thanks Doc, yeah it's immobile in there. I've held the lock assembly in pliers.

Edit: SOLVED!! What a piece of garbage! Help! Key won't come out or even turn. Argh! That's WD-40 making it shine.