Security system

[drumguru1]

Hey all,
I'm kinda worried about the new X not having a security system other than an engine disabler. I carry valuables from time to time and would like to know if anyone has had either a dealer installed security system or an aftermarket system installed, pricing and if it works well. I had over 10,000 worth of hunting equipment stolen out of my brother's truck last year at 9am in a denny's parking lot right before we were headed out to go hunting. I never leave valuables overnight but am super paranoid about not having an alarm system anymore.

 

[uniquename]

http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/GfaWeb/catalog.do?prodInfo=Explorer~2011~7L3Z_19A361_AA

Personally, I gave up on alarms after coming out to a smashed window, missing stereo and my alarm brain sitting on the drivers seat as a taunt.

 

[kappaknight]

Dark tint, good insurance. Nothing else is 100% protective unless you can invoke a disabling shock through the car's exterior. Even then...

 

[WDinSD]

My dealer threw in the alarm upgrade with the Extended Protection Plan. The alarm upgrade only took a few minutes, it's just a module. Better to have good homeowners/ rental insurance and lojack.

The alarm uses the same key for my XLT no real difference, just has an alarm.

 

[GWA1]

Hey all,
I'm kinda worried about the new X not having a security system other than an engine disabler. I carry valuables from time to time and would like to know if anyone has had either a dealer installed security system or an aftermarket system installed, pricing and if it works well. I had over 10,000 worth of hunting equipment stolen out of my brother's truck last year at 9am in a denny's parking lot right before we were headed out to go hunting. I never leave valuables overnight but am super paranoid about not having an alarm system anymore.

Limited has a perimeter alarm too. Doors and hood.
See the owners guide

 

[drumguru1]

Limited has a perimeter alarm too. Doors and hood.
See the owners guide

Yeah but I walk all around the vehicle and pushed on it and nothing.

 

[YoPirate]

Yeah but I walk all around the vehicle and pushed on it and nothing.

It would be interesting to see what Fords definition of "Perimeter alarm" is, (standard feature on XLT & Limited).

The one offered through the accessories store is listed as a "2 Step" perimeter alarm which appears to include a motion sensor. Doesn't sound like either system is triggered by external events.

 

[kappaknight]

Yeah but I walk all around the vehicle and pushed on it and nothing.

Alarms don't sound if you bump into it. You actually have to try the door handle or something I think. At least the good, non-annoying ones do.

 

[Fredridge]

I have an XLT and the salesman said it does not have an alarm, can you tell me if it does or not? I checked the brochure and couldn't find it listed.


I want to add an alarm, but not sure if I should use the ford one listed above or an aftermarket alarm

It would be interesting to see what Fords definition of "Perimeter alarm" is, (standard feature on XLT & Limited).

The one offered through the accessories store is listed as a "2 Step" perimeter alarm which appears to include a motion sensor. Doesn't sound like either system is triggered by external events.

 

[Spengracin]

Let us know, my ltd did not have iisted on any paperwork.