What are the Ford anti-theft devices?

Ford security features include both passive and active anti-theft systems, utilising coded keys, perimeter alarms, interior motion sensors, and battery backup sounders to protect your vehicle.

Passive Anti-Theft System

Every Ford vehicle comes equipped with a Ford passive anti-theft system (PATS) in the form of a coded key or key fob. Ford codes all keys and fobs to your specific vehicle, and they must be present to start the engine. This system automatically arms when you turn off your vehicle and disarms when you start it with a correctly coded key or fob.

Active Anti-Theft Alarms

Active Ford security features and car alarms help deter unauthorized access and intrusion into your vehicle. These advanced features include:

  • Perimeter alarm: This system deters unauthorised access to your vehicle through the doors and the hood. If triggered, the alarm sounds the horn and flashes the hazard flashers.
  • Interior sensor: These sensors detect movement inside your vehicle to deter unauthorized intrusion. If triggered, the alarm sounds the horn and flashes the hazard flashers.
  • Integral battery back-up sounder: This additional alarm system sounds a siren if someone disconnects your vehicle battery or the back-up sounder itself. The sounder has its own battery, allowing it to sound even without main vehicle power. The system arms when you lock your vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

The alarm system is ready to arm when there is no key in the ignition. To arm the alarm, electronically lock your vehicle using the remote control.

Disarming the Alarm

You can disarm the alarm using one of the following methods:

  • Unlock the doors or the luggage compartment using your remote control.
  • Unlock the doors with the key and switch the ignition on with a correctly coded key within 12 seconds.

Note: If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds, and the turn signals flash for 5 minutes. Any further unauthorized attempts to access the vehicle will sound the alarm again.

Additional Support

For more details on your vehicle's security features, please consult your Owner's Manual or contact your preferred Ford Dealership.

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