Ford Gun Safe

[FormerGermanFan]

Has anyone installed the Ford Safe (we all know it’s for handguns mostly) in their Expedition yet? I’m really curious about how it installs, can it be easily removed by a burglar? Anyone had experience with it? Good or bad!

I’m intrigued by it because when I was a college student, UT Dallas held an awards ceremony at a Hyatt. During which, every. Single. Truck. Got broken into by thieves looking for guns they could steal. Definitely don’t want that to happen should I leave anything in my vehicle.

 

[LokiWolf]

Curious myself...


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[JExpedition07]

I believe the Ford safe is just a rebadged Console Vault was it? Just throwing it out there in case one is cheaper....can’t help much more on that one. I’m curious on how fast it can be dislodged as well.

 

[aggiegrad05]

Check out this thread. And in that thread you’ll find a link to another thread.


https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/center-console-vault.43118/

 

[DobermanTech]

I went with Locker Down. Made in the USA, shipping was fast, it's super stout, installation was easy, and they're based in San Antonio Texas.

https://www.lockerdown.com

 

[FormerGermanFan]

That’s exactly what I want! The Ford Safe definitely seems to be an identical product to Locker Down & Console Vault but $70 more for the privilege of having a blue oval. Look forward to installing it!

Thanks @DobermanTech

 

[DobermanTech]

I also researched the Console Vault. Looked like a good product, but what ultimately swayed me was the physical opening. If you notice on the Console Vault for the Expedition the door is much smaller than with Locker Down. I figured that would make getting things in and out more difficult.

 

[Artie]

I also researched the Console Vault. Looked like a good product, but what ultimately swayed me was the physical opening. If you notice on the Console Vault for the Expedition the door is much smaller than with Locker Down. I figured that would make getting things in and out more difficult.

That would be a hard pass for me if my blunderbuss wouldn’t fit.

 

[Saltwater Soul]

If you just want to hide a firearm to ensure thieves don't get it and want it easily accessible when you might need it, consider one of those inexpensive gun magnets. They can easily hold a loaded pistol. I have used them on multiple vehicles. There are lots of places under the dash to stash a modest size firearm where only you know it is there. I have sometimes screwed in a small metal bracket or support to place it exactly where I want. They hold very securely.

The obvious additional benefit is that you get to retain easy access to your entire console for other things.

Example here: https://www.amazon.com/RYMMES-Magne...d=1&keywords=gun+magnet&qid=1591279622&sr=8-5

 

[aggiegrad05]

If you just want to hide a firearm to ensure thieves don't get it and want it easily accessible when you might need it, consider one of those inexpensive gun magnets. They can easily hold a loaded pistol. I have used them on multiple vehicles. There are lots of places under the dash to stash a modest size firearm where only you know it is there. I have sometimes screwed in a small metal bracket or support to place it exactly where I want. They hold very securely.

The obvious additional benefit is that you get to retain easy access to your entire console for other things.

Example here: https://www.amazon.com/RYMMES-Magne...d=1&keywords=gun+magnet&qid=1591279622&sr=8-5

That....is an excellent idea. Thank you.

I especially love that Amazon suggested that I add that item to my "Subscribe and Save" as though I am going to need a steady stream of them going into the future. Haha

 

[DobermanTech]

There are a lot of different options depending on your needs. In my other vehicle, I went with a SnapSafe Lock Box in XL. It comes with a cable that goes around the seat frame to make it more difficult to remove from the vehicle and I put velcro strips on the bottom to keep it in place under the front passenger seat. The XL is big enough to hold a Glock 45 9mm and 2 extra magazines.

 

[bushpilot]

I'm running the console vault - same one that I had in my 2017 Superduty....removed it from the truck when we bought the Expy....

FORD doesn't make a safe, its rebranded from console vault!

 

[bushpilot]

I'm running the console vault - same one that I had in my 2017 Superduty....removed it from the truck when we bought the Expy....

FORD doesn't make a safe, its rebranded from console vault!