Enhanced Security Package (ESP)

[73MachI]

Hey folks

I ordered the ESP on my 2015 GT fastback along with the Performance Package. Since there seemed to me to be considerable uncertainty about exactly what behaviour the ESP exhibits, I thought I'd perform a quick, simple experiment (mostly out of curiosity around the purported centre locking console):

1. Change car settings from "All Sensors" to to "Perimeter Alarm" (if not already configured as such).
2. Lock car with windows open.
3. Take fob some distance away (in my case, my metal mailbox).
4. Attempt to:
4.1 Open door handle
4.2 Reach inside and press door unlock
4.3 Reach inside and open centre console
4.4 Reach inside and press trunk release
4.5 Press external trunk release

Results:
4.1 Nothing, door handle opens and closes, but door remains closed
4.2 Nada
4.3 No effect, both handles are secured
4.4 Nuttin'
4.5 Zero

Note that this was with the system set to "Perimeter Sensor" which is what a base car would have. If I changed this to "All Sensors", from accounts here, I would expect that the alarm would go off when I approached or stuck my arm in the open window, or played with the door handle. However, I haven't tested that yet.

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[ryant601]

Hey folks

I ordered the ESP on my 2015 GT fastback along with the Performance Package. Since there seemed to me to be considerable uncertainty about exactly what behaviour the ESP exhibits, I thought I'd perform a quick, simple experiment (mostly out of curiosity around the purported centre locking console):

1. Change car settings from "All Sensors" to to "Perimeter Alarm" (if not already configured as such).
2. Lock car with windows open.
3. Take fob some distance away (in my case, my metal mailbox).
4. Attempt to:
4.1 Open door handle
4.2 Reach inside and press door unlock
4.3 Reach inside and open centre console
4.4 Reach inside and press trunk release
4.5 Press external trunk release

Results:
4.1 Nothing, door handle opens and closes, but door remains closed
4.2 Nada
4.3 No effect, both handles are secured
4.4 Nuttin'
4.5 Zero

Note that this was with the system set to "Perimeter Sensor" which is what a base car would have. If I changed this to "All Sensors", from accounts here, I would expect that the alarm would go off when I approached or stuck my arm in the open window, or played with the door handle. However, I haven't tested that yet.

Good info - sounds like you might have some pissed off neighbors at the end of this!

 

[Alloy]

I purchased the "base" eco. I'm curious as to whether I can upgrade my system to the "Enhanced" package and what part/parts it would require. I like the idea of a motion sensor.

I did goto one of the Ford websites and saw that there were several options to upgrade but each one seemed to add features that mine already had. Like remote start and keyless entry. I do know if the car is locked with the windows down, the horn will start going off if I reach in and open the hood.

And if any of you have done the upgrade to the "enhanced" security package, what was the best price you found/dealer? What all was involved with the install?

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