What do I ask for? Any leads on Availability?

[Louis 85936]

After only 22 years of service on salt treated roads and tens of thousands of miles on "no roads", the reel that draws in the cable for my spare tire has failed. Now I need to find out what it is actually called and where I might find the beast.
I need to regain the cargo space in the back of my Explorer and get rid of that old tire smell.
I am hoping to find a new part as flat tires are a weekly event in my neck of the sticks and most of my dozen + dogs don't have a fire hydrant to use as an alternate to my tires.

 

[swshawaii]

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206418&highlight=spare+tire+winch

 

[Louis 85936]

Thank You

Now I know what I am asking for.
The big question is, What will they be asking for it.
I checked eBay motors and there, a new 1 is $82.
There were some used ones that looked worse than the 1 that failed.
I will be in a town with a Ford dealership this week and I'll see what the
Real McCoy costs.

 

[ivanimal]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Ranger-spare-tire-hoist-2006-2007-2008-/231365218583

There are probably compatible winches around that will adapt. I used a nylon strap on my Dodge when it failed and it lasted forever.

 

[murkinstock]

I found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-FORD-EX...rd|Model:Explorer&hash=item3cca7a1cd5&vxp=mtr

 

[Louis 85936]

Thanks for the good lead

Thank you.
I really need the cargo space.
Tomorrow I have to make a 550 mile trip with me, 2 passengers and 4 goats.
I don't put the vehicle in gear without the spare on board. I may have to strap the spare to the roof.
The Goodyear Wrangler tires on my Explorer ride and grip well but are susceptible to every road hazard I come near. I've had 5 replaced for road hazards and had countless repairs.

Sorry about the damage to your Explorer Murkinstock.
I rolled my '92 Explorer Sport in Jan of 2012 and I feel your pain.