jack handle (missing piece)

[Aaron1]

Hey everyone! Oki have a97 Exp XLT. Does anyone know where i can find the piece that supposedly goes onto the jack handle that you use to lower the spare tire? You know there is a slot right above where the license plate is and the piece i had that goes onto the handle broke off for some reason.I can't replace my spare tire unless i have this piece that fits into the slot that allows you to turn it either clockwise or counter.Please help me to find one.Thanks!

 

[Blee1099]

go to the junk yard and pull a set..

 

[Aaron1]

go to the junk yard and pull a set..

Ok so all explorers come with them? Thanks for the info Bleee

 

[jp450]

I think just about any Ford one will do...

 

[Aaron1]

I think just about any Ford one will do...

Ok so do you mean that ANY ford vehicle that you have to turn in the slot to raise or lower has the piece i am lookin for?

 

[DeRocha]

How did the piece break and where is it now?

 

[Lloyd10977]

In an emergency, try using the blade end of your lug wrench.

 

[jp450]

Ok so do you mean that ANY ford vehicle that you have to turn in the slot to raise or lower has the piece i am lookin for?

Its the jack handle/crank that you use to lower the spare tire. Most Ford (trucks at least) have the same device to lower the spare.

 

[Aaron1]

How did the piece break and where is it now?

I think the previous owners had somehow gotten it loose and them whe i went to use it it just fell off like it had already been loose.

 

[Aaron1]

In an emergency, try using the blade end of your lug wrench.

I haven't tried that i was thinking the blade end would be too be to fit but hey i will try it....

 

[Crankcase]

I haven't tried that i was thinking the blade end would be too be to fit but hey i will try it....

It is meant to fit the lug wrench. In fact, the hole is the exact size to hold it.

 

[kburrows]

The piece your looking for, on my 1997 EB x is located behind rear seats. Just lay them flat and then lift the flat cover piece.

 

[mrladylover]

I have used one off of a 97 F-150 to lower mine b4.

 

[Aaron1]

I have tried using the blad end of the lug wrench but it isn't working.A guy i work with hasd a explorer also and his seems to fit but it won't turn and raise or lower the cable for the spare tire. Anyone have any more ideas?