"Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat the ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.It is the latest cat-and-mouse move that the automaker hopes will help customers avoid the costly and frustrating process that occurs when vehicles are swiped and includes a feature that won't allow an engine to start even if a key fob is in the pickup."
""F-150s have been the bestselling vehicle for decades, so there are a lot of them on the road," said Christian Moran, Ford Secure general manager. "Thieves do like to go after pickup trucks. They also like to go after the contents that are often in pickup trucks. Oftentimes, there are people who have thousands of dollars worth of tools and products in the back that are valuable above and beyond what the vehicle is worth.""
"Ford's Stolen Vehicle Services, which was launched with the 2024 F-150 model year, added a "Start Inhibit" feature that allows owners to disable an F-150's engine from a smartphone by using the FordPass app. This makes it impossible for a thief to start the pickup.That was expanded in the 2025 model year to include the F-250 Super Duty pickup. Ford plans to extend it to other vehicles in the 2026 model year."
Ford implemented Stolen Vehicle Services and a "Start Inhibit" that lets owners disable an F-150 engine from a smartphone via the FordPass app, preventing thieves from starting the pickup. The feature launched with the 2024 F-150, expanded to the 2025 F-250 Super Duty, and is planned for broader rollout in 2026. The security package is included for one year after activation, with a $7.99 monthly fee thereafter. Motor vehicle thefts exceeded 850,000 in the U.S. in 2024 with $8 billion in losses, though thefts fell 23% in the first half of 2025.
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