Some mutherf***** tried to steal my truck...

[1BAD454SSv2]

I've been looking at something like this . Wireless relay . Hooked up to starter relay or fuel pump. Have to plug key into 12 cig lighter to start truck or fob. Google wireless relays bunch of stuff pops up. https://www.mobilistics.com/nostart...relay-w-remote-starter-fuel-pump-immobilizer/

 

[jeanco]

do Ford have an extra anti-thef system?

 

[isis]

do Ford have an extra anti-thef system?

Yeah designed by the same guy who did the door handles and locks lol

 

[GWBush]

That sucks. Probably some poor sap got tired of waiting for his Gen 3..

 

[JohnyPython]

So I got a bit of an update. Gotta go to the dealer on Friday so don’t know all the damage if any. Truck is under lockdown cuz I can’t lock it. Not sure if these scumbags are following me. Police won’t do anything since it’s just vandalism.

The lock is done. Horn doesn’t work so maybe the s h i t heads cut the wires. I used my phone to look for airtags.

I got the video footage but it sucks. It’s so grainy and it was dark out. Their vehicle is in plain view but mine was between 2 cameras and you can really only see the driver’s side front quarter.
I will try to post the video here but so far it’s not working.

It was two young droopy pants dirtbags in parkas so you couldn’t make them out.
My suspicions were correct as I thought I was followed by a white F150.

Anyway this is a good learning experience for me and maybe everyone here. Looking at various ways to protect/upgrade the truck. It’s certainly piqued my suspicion and awareness.

 

[Jonesky]

Nice job spelling/using piqued correctly. We have had a problem at work with crooks stealing cats from employee cars so I tend to drive my non cat old diesel to work when I can. Amazingly enough a guy was spotted carrying off 2 cats near the parking lots recently so the police were summoned and most pleased to spend some quality time with him and turned up a ring and so the cat thieving has tapered off some. One good result.

 

[CoronaRaptor]

So I got a bit of an update. Gotta go to the dealer on Friday so don’t know all the damage if any. Truck is under lockdown cuz I can’t lock it. Not sure if these scumbags are following me. Police won’t do anything since it’s just vandalism.

The lock is done. Horn doesn’t work so maybe the s h i t heads cut the wires. I used my phone to look for airtags.

I got the video footage but it sucks. It’s so grainy and it was dark out. Their vehicle is in plain view but mine was between 2 cameras and you can really only see the driver’s side front quarter.
I will try to post the video here but so far it’s not working.

It was two young droopy pants dirtbags in parkas so you couldn’t make them out.
My suspicions were correct as I thought I was followed by a white F150.

Anyway this is a good learning experience for me and maybe everyone here. Looking at various ways to protect/upgrade the truck. It’s certainly piqued my suspicion and awareness.

Other than locking the Raptor in the garage for the next few years to protect it, what can you do, or what are you willing to do, so you can park it at work and not stare out the window all day? Anyway, I found this article, pertinent to your area.
https://stittsvillecentral.ca/ottawa-police-warn-that-vehicle-thefts-in-ottawa-and-area-continue/

• Park inside a garage if available (in Ottawa, no vehicle was stolen from inside a garage);
• Block your vehicle in tightly against a second less sought after vehicle;
• Use a steering wheel locks (i.e. “Club”) to deter thieves (keep in mind they can cut the steering wheel to remove it);
• Install an Engine Control Module (ECM) port lock;
• Install an after-market vehicle immobilizer and alarm;
• Install after-market tracking devices or “GPS” – many of these have the ability to “fence in your car” notifying the owner’s smart phone if the vehicle leaves the established perimeter;
• Install motion detection lights and exterior surveillance cameras at home – these can act as a deterrent;
• Keep in mind that thieves have returned to steal the replacement vehicle when a vehicle had been stolen, so remain vigilant;
• Neighbourhood watch is still the best defense – so please report any suspicious activity immediately to police

 

[JohnyPython]

Thanks @CoronaRaptor

 

[Donovan]

If you have to park on the street where its unattended, best advice is great insurance. And don't leave anything amazing inside. If they want it, they'll take it.

Outside of my lousy advice, you can use an all time running interior camera, and an audible and visual alarm that would go off.

 

[GWBush]

Who the hell steals cats?