2017 Got Broken into Today
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2017 Got Broken into Today
Left my truck in the parking lot of a Sleep In today and I came back tonight and someone had pried the plastic trim piece around the handle out, and basically destroyed the lock cylinder and it just hangs out of the door. It's dark now so I can't really see all the damage that's been done but at the very least the body color surround is all scratched up as is the lock cylinder and probably the handle too. They took all my owners booklets, console insert and several other things I'm sure. What all am I in for to fix and why are these so easy to break into?? Is there a solution to this besides trading for something less difficult to get in?
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From: NH
Sorry to hear about this. On the other hand, I backed my tractor off a trailer attached to my locked truck and the movement caused the alarm to go off.
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The alarms that come in these trucks are a joke.
One of my next purchases will be an aftermarket alarm with perimeter sensors, live fob updates and a loud siren.
Everyone knows that if a thief wants it they will take it, but it's going to be a loud ordeal to get my truck.
You would think Ford would put more R&D into the security of these trucks.
One of my next purchases will be an aftermarket alarm with perimeter sensors, live fob updates and a loud siren.
Everyone knows that if a thief wants it they will take it, but it's going to be a loud ordeal to get my truck.
You would think Ford would put more R&D into the security of these trucks.
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My 2008 had a titan aftermarket alarm and starter with two way remotes. It worked very well also saved me a few times. This is why I want ford pass notifications.
Alarm goes off. Remote beeps and vibrates like mad. Honks double honks when alarm was triggered when unlocking. The remotes range was stellar.
A side note if the ford alarm was triggered and you unlock the truck with the door handle keyless entery. There is no honk to let you know the alarm went off. You have to use the key fob to unlock to get a notification.
Alarm goes off. Remote beeps and vibrates like mad. Honks double honks when alarm was triggered when unlocking. The remotes range was stellar.
A side note if the ford alarm was triggered and you unlock the truck with the door handle keyless entery. There is no honk to let you know the alarm went off. You have to use the key fob to unlock to get a notification.
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I got the remote start and advanced security modules on eBay for $225. I can remote start from my phone and I get a text and an email if the alarm goes off, it even tells you what sensor set off the alarm.
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does JimmiJammer have a solution?