eddwal50 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 anyone know how to replace the spare tire take up reel I removed my spare and over wound the cable stupid me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) If you can raise the TC as high as possible then the cable will wind up better with the cable straight and loaded . Edited April 1, 2018 by G B L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddwal50 Posted April 2, 2018 Author Share Posted April 2, 2018 stupid me got a blow out did not attach the blown out tire to the reel put in the van cargo area wound up the reel went beyond the limit stop now it is jammed might have to replace it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 I you get the TC up so you can have good access you could find a way to unload it and free up the cable. I bet if you loosen the mount you will be able to free the cable. Good Luck and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddwal50 Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 the reel is fucked turns out if you wind up the reel to far something in the reel breaks tried to lower the reel after putting weight on it reel turns cable does not move ford should have put a cable stop on the cable have purchased a used reel assembly will be replacing it on the weekend ford used 1/4 rivits to secure hose reel in place starting in 2014 thru 2018 vans so when I replace the reel I will add a cable stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonShockley Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 9 hours ago, eddwal50 said: the reel is fucked turns out if you wind up the reel to far something in the reel breaks.... The manual for my 2015 Wagon has this caution on page 243.... "Do not raise the spare wheel carrier without the wheel attached. Damage can occur to the winch mechanism if lowered without a wheel attached." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Sounds like the manual was written after someone found the design flaw in the reel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinocarsfast Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I might still have a spare reel if I can find it. My van didnt have a spare tire when I got it and I needed the removable part on the end of the cable that the spare bolts to. I wont be home until mothers day weekend. PM me if you are interested, I will give it away for shipping costs if I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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