EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 2 MIN
Can Ford's New Tech Outsmart F-150 Thieves?
from GREY Journal Daily News Podcast
Ford introduced new security features for its F-150 and F-250 pickups, including a Start Inhibit function that allows owners to remotely disable the engine using the FordPass app. The company coordinates with law enforcement to help recover stolen vehicles, verifying theft reports and using technology to locate and immobilize trucks. The first year of the security package is included with new vehicle purchases, with a subscription fee thereafter. Vehicle thefts in the U.S. declined by 23 percent in early 2025, and Detroit reported over 1,800 fewer thefts compared to the previous year. Industry experts attribute recent thefts to organized groups using advanced methods, prompting automakers to implement enhanced security measures.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ford introduced new security features for its F-150 and F-250 pickups, including a Start Inhibit function that allows owners to remotely disable the engine using the FordPass app. The company coordinates with law enforcement to help recover stolen vehicles, verifying theft reports and using technology to locate and immobilize trucks. The first year of the security package is included with new vehicle purchases, with a subscription fee thereafter. Vehicle thefts in the U.S. declined by 23 percent in early 2025, and Detroit reported over 1,800 fewer thefts compared to the previous year. Industry experts attribute recent thefts to organized groups using advanced methods, prompting automakers to implement enhanced security measures.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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