Stolen.....recovered

[smurfslayer]

if the unique identifier in the ignition key or Intelligent Access fob does not match the data stored in the Body Control Module (BCM), it will not allow the engine to start. There are literally billions of possible code combinations. Even if a thief had access to Ford's IDS and a VCM II, as soon as they break into the vehicle and the alarm activates, the BCM goes into a protection mode and will not allow key programming to occur. The only way to steal one of these vehicles is if the thief has access to a programmed key or they tow it away. I have heard of key "cloning" where the thief captures the signal emitted by the Intelligent Access fob and then uses it to create a fake key, but that requires that the thief be within a few feet of the key and has access to high end expensive equipment, which your average degenerate car thief is not going to have.

Another user on here was victimized by something along the lines of
clone the signal to get the door to open, pull the power to sync, put an --uninitialized-- key into the slot under the cup holder,
truck starts.

It wasn’t me, and i’m posting from memory before a full complement of morning coffee, but the F150 is notoriously easy to boost.

 

[FordTechOne]

Another user on here was victimized by something along the lines of
clone the signal to get the door to open, pull the power to sync, put an --uninitialized-- key into the slot under the cup holder,
truck starts.

It wasn’t me, and i’m posting from memory before a full complement of morning coffee, but the F150 is notoriously easy to boost.

That definitely is not possible. The BCM will not allow the vehicle to start without a programmed key. The PATS functionality is completely unrelated to Sync. Sounds like there is a lot more to that individual's story.

 

[GSXR]

Careful. You can't insure a salvage title for road use.

Incorrect

 

[smurfslayer]

That definitely is not possible. The BCM will not allow the vehicle to start without a programmed key. The PATS functionality is completely unrelated to Sync. Sounds like there is a lot more to that individual's story.

here’s the post / story I was referring to
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/posts/1455346/

 

[FordTechOne]

here’s the post / story I was referring to
https://www.fordraptorforum.com/posts/1455346/

i just responded to that thread with some questions. Method of theft is not clear.

 

[SurfRaptor]

Police should speak with Memphis Raines...that’s his crew’s MO

lol definitely sounds like him.