PSA: Lock up your trucks!

[GordoJay]

Dahm.....for reals? I've heard it was able to be done like that but had no idea it was so easy

Yup. And it's super easy to get into an F150 with a flat screwdriver and a pair of pliers. It's almost like Ford wants them stolen so they can sell more ...

 

[melvimbe]

Yup. And it's super easy to get into an F150 with a flat screwdriver and a pair of pliers. It's almost like Ford wants them stolen so they can sell more ...

These aren't just Ford issues though, correct?

 

[GordoJay]

These aren't just Ford issues though, correct?

No. Security costs money. And the OEM doesn't have a problem, so they aren't going to spend the money.

 

[Dancam]

wish they'll come with manual. kids nowdays have no idea how to drive stick. Ordered a wrangler , lowest trim , grocery getter, future car for my teen (she is 14 ). It's a manual and dealer had no employee that knew how to drive it from their parking across the street where they get delivered new cars. Had to go get it myself. My son drives a 2000 7.3 L power stroke manual. That truck has some odd way to change speeds /drive. Someone tried to steal it. Found it 100 ft from where he parked it ..whoever tried to get it stalled it and just didnt know how to drive it.
Some replace the driver handle with a passenger handle.
You can always get battery kill switch installed but it's a PITA to reprogram your stereo every time

 

[dillard09]

Another thing you can do is go into forscan and put on secure idle. Truck will not go into drive without the keyfob detected. The truck will start but no drive. I have that turned on as well as my keyfobs in a Faraday box in the house.

 

[GordoJay]

wish they'll come with manual. kids nowdays have no idea how to drive stick.

That's true. This is my first automatic. I never much worried about my other trucks getting stolen ...

 

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[realjones88]

Don't keep your keys hanging right next to the front door either.

 

[KODIAK]

Can wrap the fobs in aluminum foil too. I snagged a faraday bag cheap off amazon. I have a small bag that I can tie behind the rear seat just incase I lose my original one on road trips.

 

[Dancam]

couldnt find a Ford one

just dont pay attention to the title..all the ignitions are the same. I might actually do it. I'm wondering if instead of a kill switc I can connect to above the head switches and turn one of them into a kill switch, the wiring is already in place ...any thoughts?