What sensors are used to monitor break-ins?

[Shawn2018GT]

My 2018 conertible came with security package. It says it can detect movement in cockpit. How?? Sound? Infrared?
It says it can detect towing. How?? And if by angle, what’s the angle? If it’s lifted by forks, the trucks lift them with 0 angle. I would hope it monitors my spring compression.

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[gixxersixxerman]

Ultrasonic sensors, I don’t know where they are on a vert, ours is by the map lights. Looks like 2 speakers pointed towards the rear seats. Suppose to be sound and pressure waves on how it picks up movement.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

I would hope it monitors my spring compression.

I seriously doubt that, plus, if someone is stealing a car by way of a forklift, more power to them

 

[Johnnybee]

I know the tilt feature works, I set the alarm off using the stock jack when I swapped on the winter rubber.

 

[Fordever]

I seriously doubt that, plus, if someone is stealing a car by way of a forklift, more power to them

Not stealing it, but the forklift sure did set the alarm system off.
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/q...aves-mans-car-from-imelda-flood-with-forklift

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Not stealing it, but the forklift sure did set the alarm system off.
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/q...aves-mans-car-from-imelda-flood-with-forklift

I saw, that man is my hero!

 

[SirLoin]

The interior sensors are also by the map lights on the vert. I don’t know about sound sensing (I think the glass break sensor is an extra accessory), but they will trigger the alarm if you wave your hand in front of them.

On my 2017, they’re deactivated when I park with the top down. However, they stay active with the top up and windows down. How Ford concluded that “top down” isn’t exponentially more inviting for a petty thief to reach into the car and grab something is beyond me.

I never leave my car unattended with the top down, but if I need to run into a convenience store, I roll the windows up so it’s harder to reach anything. The alarm will still trigger if they pull the interior door handle.

I especially love the automatic locking center console. It gives me extra peace of mind that no one will steal my hoard of drive-thru napkins.

 

[Fordever]

The interior sensors are also by the map lights on the vert. I don’t know about sound sensing (I think the glass break sensor is an extra accessory), but they will trigger the alarm if you wave your hand in front of them.

On my 2017, they’re deactivated when I park with the top down. However, they stay active with the top up and windows down. How Ford concluded that “top down” isn’t exponentially more inviting for a petty thief to reach into the car and grab something is beyond me.

I never leave my car unattended with the top down, but if I need to run into a convenience store, I roll the windows up so it’s harder to reach anything. The alarm will still trigger if they pull the interior door handle.

I especially love the automatic locking center console. It gives me extra peace of mind that no one will steal my hoard of drive-thru napkins.

That hoard of napkins may be more important than you think. #tioletpaper

 

[Reddirocket27]

The interior sensors are also by the map lights on the vert. I don’t know about sound sensing (I think the glass break sensor is an extra accessory), but they will trigger the alarm if you wave your hand in front of them.

On my 2017, they’re deactivated when I park with the top down. However, they stay active with the top up and windows down. How Ford concluded that “top down” isn’t exponentially more inviting for a petty thief to reach into the car and grab something is beyond me.

I never leave my car unattended with the top down, but if I need to run into a convenience store, I roll the windows up so it’s harder to reach anything. The alarm will still trigger if they pull the interior door handle.

I especially love the automatic locking center console. It gives me extra peace of mind that no one will steal my hoard of drive-thru napkins.

Wait, the center console locks by itself??

 

[Johnnybee]

Wait, the center console locks by itself??

Yes, but only on the convertible. It’s part of the “enhanced security” package.

 

[ORRadtech]

Wait, the center console locks by itself??

Yes it does. What I don't understand is why the glove box doesn't. It's much easier to reach than the center console.
I ordered and had cut two extra "emergency" keys since it's what locks the glove box. I keep one on a retractable cord in the center console so I can lock both when I leave it with the top down.

 

[Reddirocket27]

Yes it does. What I don't understand is why the glove box doesn't. It's much easier to reach than the center console.
I ordered and had cut two extra "emergency" keys since it's what locks the glove box. I keep one on a retractable cord in the center console so I can lock both when I leave it with the top down.

Aren't the keys in the fobs themselves? Not sure what valuables are being kept in the glovebox. Maybe insurance and reg info?

 

[Rapid Red]

Not sure what valuables are being kept in the glovebox. Maybe insurance and reg info?

The owners manual up on the shelf in the govebox.......very rare cause no one reads it

 

[ORRadtech]

Aren't the keys in the fobs themselves? Not sure what valuables are being kept in the glovebox. Maybe insurance and reg info?

olio

Yes, the key is in the fob. But the fob is always in my pocket so it's a pita to get to. Having one in the console is just easier.
Stuff in the glove box varies. Insurance and registration always and whatever the wife crams in that she wants locked. And lately hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes and, of course, the invaluable stack of napkins...

 

[Shawn2018GT]

I parked in Downtown late nite tonight. The Miller moths have invaded, and all the way into town driving, one was in the car bugging (ha!) me.
I walked 2 blocks, and my phone alerted me the Mustang alarm was going off. I got back to the car, the alarm blaring, the lights flashing, but nothing amiss.
I then realized the Miller moth had set off the ultrasonic alarm inside the vehicle.
So... I started the car, then shut it off, and chose perimeter only, effectively shutting off the ultrasonic detector.
The apartment dwellers must have been upset, as the alarm was going off for about 5 minutes total.
If you leave your pet in the car, turn off the ultrasonic!

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