Has the passive Ford anti-theft ever been defeated?

[levallois]

I have read of trcks being vandalized but can thieves easily defeat this system? Thanks!

John

 

[pirate air]

If you have the right software you can get by the PATS system.

 

[levallois]

If they are sophisticated enough to have software then they will get it no matter what security is on the truck. Sheesh! So much for 82 billion codes etc.

 

[SDHQ GOODGUY]

the good and bad of technology! good guys do more, the bad guys do more to

 

[Droid]

All anti-theft technology is subject to the "too many people need to have keys" problem. That is, there need to be a whole bunch of people who can override the system if it fails (e.g. any service department).

 

[pirate air]

All anti-theft technology is subject to the "too many people need to have keys" problem. That is, there need to be a whole bunch of people who can override the system if it fails (e.g. any service department).

Pretty much.... There are some tuning softwares out there that get around the PATS system and the dealer computer/scanner (IDS) obviously gets into the system. I've never messed with the PATS area in the tuners but I know the IDS takes 10 minutes to access the PATS module. So its not a fast process. The thief would also still have to break out the ignition lock cylinder (or somehow close the ignition circuits). Ford's anti-theft system is better then nothing, but it could be better. For instance, Toyota's and Dodge's require codes that can only be obtained from the dealer to access the security module, even with the proper software.

I've installed/removed more after market alarms then I care to remember, without getting myself on a rant, I believe the best anti-theft is a hidden switch to the fuel pump/starter/ignition or any component that needs power to run the engine. After market alarms all do the same thing to inhibit the engine from starting, theres nothing creative or hidden about them.

 

[levallois]

So has anyone had their Raptor stolen in this way? I'm trying to decide whether I need an alarm along with a Club and the PATS or just some sort of fuel or electrical cut-off device with the Club and PATS. I'm leaning toward the cutoff device scenario. Thanks!

John

 

[BIRDMAN]

i'm sure it has. and i'm sure Chuck Norris had something to do with it.

 

[justthebest]

LoJack FTW.

 

[brinkwolf]

Well, when I got my Raptor my wife found that it is right now the number two on the list for most stolen trucks. My insurance agent also told me the only thing to keep a vehicle from being stolen is full coverage insurance because if they want it they will get it.