Ford says it is prepared to chop F-Collection house owners a examine if somebody steals their truck. It is a part of the automaker’s new Safety Package deal rolling out to pick F-Collection fashions proper now, which incorporates a number of different options designed to stop thieves from stealing America’s best-selling pickup. In fact, there are some caveats.

Ford will provide an insurance coverage deductible reimbursement of as much as $2,500 if the car hasn’t been recovered or if it has been broken. The provide is out there on gas- and hybrid-powered 2024-2025 F-150 and Tremendous Obligation pickups in 40 states. Homeowners get a one-year free trial of Ford’s Safety Package deal service earlier than it prices $7.99 a month, and to retain entry, house owners should have a connectivity plan.

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The package deal additionally features a new Begin Inhibit function that enables house owners to remotely lock down their car, stopping anybody from beginning it, even with a key. This function is accessible by means of the FordPass app, the place house owners may get a one-time, 12-digit code they’ll sort into their truck’s infotainment display screen to deactivate the lockdown. It is obtainable on the 2024-2025 F-150 and 2025 Tremendous Obligation. Curiously, the electrical F-150 Lightning doesn’t have this function.

In response to the Detroit Free Press, Ford plans to increase the Safety Package deal to different automobiles. Ford additionally says it may increase the insurance coverage deductible reimbursement provide to extra states. 

It appears like trendy know-how has solely made it simpler for thieves to steal automobiles, so Ford’s new package deal ought to present some consolation to house owners. Along with the most recent options, Ford can even provide a 24/7 helpline to help house owners in connecting with regulation enforcement, and house owners will obtain notifications of any theft or tampering by means of the app.