billycar Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) Anyone use this to lock their gas port? My 2015 Titanium has that special fuel port and this doesn't seem to be compatible. 8U5Z-9C268-B 1X / 4928117 (Outer Package Part Number) 8U5A-9C268-AC (Inner Packaging Part Number) Local Ford Parts Department was kind of smug when I picked it up ... said no one can steal gas from the Edge port as it is designed to keep someone from doing so. Sort of laughed at me for buying it, and didn't explain anything else. Of course, I did purchase it online, for pickup at the local Ford Dealer I'm concerned about vandalism; someone putting something in my tank. Edited March 10, 2022 by billycar Added Inner Packaging Number, Inner<=>Outer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 With 82% of reviewers giving it Five Stars, you will very likely be satisfied. Sorry to learn about the harassment you have been required to endure. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 What is special about your gas fill? Is it the kind that doesn't have a gas cap? Checking on-line at RockAuto, it looks like the correct Motorcraft part number for a 2015 edge is: 8L3Z9030E, FC1062, $34.99. (Color is black for gasoline.) This is the only locking cap shown for the 3.5 L engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) The E0-Egasmix, that I'm not supposed to use, type of flapped opening. Plus mine seems a little pushed in on one side ... I think previous owner might have been a lefty Edited March 10, 2022 by billycar add photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 First, I regret that I did not look at the compatibility of the specific part number to your 2015 Edge Titanium, which the review website, when configured for 2015 Edge, says is not compatible. Ford's online Accessories catalog shows the 8U5Z-9C268-B Locking Fuel Plug as fitting only 2010-2014 Edge... FITS THESE VEHICLES Ford Edge 2010-2014 Ford Escape Hybrid 2010-2012 Ford Escape 2009-2012 Ford Expedition 2010-2017 Ford Explorer 2008-2019 Ford F-150 2009-2014 Ford Fiesta 2011-2019 Ford Flex 2009-2019 Ford Focus 2012-2018 Ford Fusion 2010-2012 Ford Mustang 2010-2014 Ford Taurus 2010-2019 Lincoln MKS 2009-2016 Lincoln MKT 2010-2018 Lincoln MKX 2011-2014 Lincoln MKZ 2010-2011 Lincoln Navigator 2010-2017 Similarly, Ford's online Parts catalog configured for 2015 Edge indicates the 8U5Z-9C268-B Locking Fuel Plug... This part does not match your vehicle. Because you personally entered the order online, and the packaging states "This package cannot be returned if opened", I don't expect you could obtain a refund. Once again, I regret not having previously done this research. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) Not a problem. I checked compatibility and saw it didn't fit Maybe I can find someone to take this one some day Still looking ... Thx! PS I was mislead by looking at the same plug on different sites. Not all show compatibility, so I made a bad assumption about the one I ordered from Ford Accessories ... Live and Learn, More & More Edited March 11, 2022 by billycar Mislead by Multiple Site Listings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 Turns out this is a part they will accept as a Return. Working through the details now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 This is the cap you need for use with your capless fuel fill. Motorcraft. $25. https://accessories.ford.com/products/locking-fuel-plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Well ... that's the one I tried ... It stops fitting the Edges at 2014. My 2015 has slits on the sides that a flat arm rotating will slip into to lock. This one, perhaps: https://www.levittownfordparts.com/sku-ymm/2015-ford-edge/BU5Z-9C268-A.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAg6yRBhBNEiwAeVyL0BOzkDOR-b72teSYhycyJbX4SLBiV-GUxKDs_4baQWrkP7KD0EM_6RoCFjgQAvD_BwE I just can't get past the $50 price tag ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Well crap! I didnt look at the fitment (was lookinh at 2015 and the buggers snuck that one in on me. Sorry). Think this is the same one you found, half the price. https://www.fordgenuineautoparts.com/oem-parts/ford-locking-fuel-plug-8u5z9c268b?origin=pla&gclid=CjwKCAiAg6yRBhBNEiwAeVyL0M2PIXY6TLG6nkkwfwGMi3ol5rd84eZIqzT0bdiRhcjclCI0HRJqEBoChCEQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Shows through 2016 but now states doesn’t fit. Found yours on other sites and showing "not available". $50 bites but lists for over $60. If you're going to get one, may want to grab it when you can find it. Everything is only going to get more expensive from here on out. Just seen where some people are now paying $7.55 for s gallon of gas. (gurnt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) It's all seemingly so close ... (8U5Z-9C268-B) thick, expanding neck lock $22 (BU5Z-9C268-B) thin, pivoting plate lock $50 (or is it $60 ...) add Ship $16 USPS, $21 FedEx Edited March 12, 2022 by billycar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Apparently the "8" is a different mount and doesn't fit the 2015. It's the "B" that fits. Why the difference in price? Well it's a 2015+ after all. grin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 I'm guessing it has to be that thin also, to not interfere with any seal that needs to occur from the gasket on the closed door? Is that just keeping water and dust out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 More likely it's just because some people are learly about having a "open" hole leading to their gas tank. However, even without it, the tank is still protected. Personally I never liked the idea of a capless fill. I like a cap that screws on and makes me feel that my tank is closed. I can see it, crank it down tight and it's no big deal to remove it when refueling. Just another needless "feature" IMO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Back during the Oil Crisis's of 1973 and 1979 , when fuel prices spiked and gas station line-ups & criminal fuel siphoning were prevalent, many of us Boomers added lock cylinders to the fuel doors of our vehicles. Using a hole saw to drill the fuel door was a little daunting, because of its permanence, but the added cam-locking arm provided peace-of-mind and prevented fuel theft. Judging from your photos, a shorter depth weather-resistant lock cylinder may work for you, though it might require eliminating the latch-unlatch post that your Edge's fuel door appears to include. These are available online, or you may find a suitable solution at your local hardware store and/or nationwide big-box home supply center, if you would choose to undertake this sort of project... Below are PDF links to dimensional drawings of the above-referenced lock cylinders. Good luck! 13105A71_Weather-Resistant Cam Lock.PDF 13105A72_Weather-Resistant Cam Lock.PDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 I have been thinking lately I could probably create my own cap/plug using such a pivoting lock. Base it on the $50-60 one pictured above. The locks you suggest, may just be what I need ... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben senise Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/11/2022 at 2:08 PM, enigma-2 said: This is the cap you need for use with your capless fuel fill. Motorcraft. $25. https://accessories.ford.com/products/locking-fuel-plug and they'll install it for only $10! LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 ( liking the humor ... but, it's the wrong one for a 2015 ... for $10 it might be fun to watch'em try? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Yea, but for the $10 installation, you get a one year warranty! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma-2 Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 Yo, found the perfect fuel fill lock for yur car. No key but no one would dare touch it. Heh. https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Colt-Large-Black-Fuel-Inflatable/dp/B013UNHABA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) ... and for $20 ... I'll let you watch them install it ; ) Edited March 13, 2022 by billycar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxbfly Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) I guess I'm the only one surprised that the fuel door doesn't lock when the truck is locked? My coworker said someone drilled a hole in his daughters gas tank....Found the leak when his daughter called him and said the car wouldn't start despite putting gas in it before parking for the night..... He gets to her house with his emergency can.....poured gas in....gas poured out. I said aren't you glad that we have locking gas doors? He has a Nautilus. He said our doors do not lock.... I had to go check for myself..... SMDH Definitely learned something new today. I wouldn't even bother with the locking gas cap. Compare the price of R&R a new or used gas tank.... If a thief can siphon my gas without getting caught, they won the day! Just leave my gas tank alone! Edited March 13, 2022 by onyxbfly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billycar Posted March 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, onyxbfly said: I guess I'm the only one surprised that the fuel door doesn't lock when the truck is locked? actually, I was very surprised ... with all the design and technology that went into the design of the 2015 Edge Titanium ... an Achilles Heel of sorts ... I'm leery someone will put something into the tank ... continuing my search for a reasonable solution ... not ruling out the most recent suggestion ... I just can't stop laughing Livin' Life on the Edge I'm also wondering about spell check ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben senise Posted March 13, 2022 Report Share Posted March 13, 2022 52 minutes ago, onyxbfly said: I guess I'm the only one surprised that the fuel door doesn't lock when the truck is locked? My coworker said someone drilled a hole in his daughters gas tank....Found the leak when his daughter called him and said the car wouldn't start despite putting gas in it before parking for the night..... He gets to her house with his emergency can.....pours gas in....gas ours out. no, you're not the only one. i was very surprised at this as well. drilling holes in gas tanks to steal gas has been in the news here as of late (british columbia). that and stealing catalytic converters. it doesn't seem to end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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