Are Rangers targeted for theft?

[Albertodee]

With vehicle thefts surging, is it worth getting an ignition lock for the Ranger?

I hear of pick ups being a top choice. Does anyone have any insight on the #'s?

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[Friday yet?]

No. Rangers are so rare out in the wild that most certified POS's (technical term for "thief") don't even know what a Ranger is... well except for the tail light assholes.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

With vehicle thefts surging, is it worth getting an ignition lock for the Ranger?

I hear of pick ups being a top choice. Does anyone have any insight on the #'s?

I’ve not heard of one being stolen since I’ve been on this forum. Also, the pickup thefts in T.O. seem to be full size Fords and Rams. The thieves are shipping them overseas to markets where you either can’t easily get a full size pickup or the VAT is outrageously high.

These also tend to be markets where the Ranger is in ample supply, easy to find, and considered “just another truck”. Ain’t no one here risking jail time for a small payday like that. These asshats seem to be grabbing a lot of Mercedes, Range Rovers, BMWs, and other high-end goodies. likely checking items off a shopping list. I’m pretty sure the Ranger’s not on it.

 

[LawnMM]

Dealt with it a lot here in the last 12-18 mos, mainly been F150s (especially Raptors) F250s and F350s

I'm not aware of a single Ranger being hit. I have seen it suggested that adding kill switches that mess with the ignition can void the warranty

I'd suggest, if you're concerned, the throttle controller that connects with a t harness behind the accelerator and allows you to lock it out and take the unit with you when you leave the vehicle.

In that instance even if they get in, and get it started, they have a dead pedal.

Pro tip, take the card with the programming code for your keyless entry OUT of the car, they can use that to program new keys on the fly.

 

[Friday yet?]

Pro tip, take the card with the programming code for your keyless entry OUT of the car, they can use that to program new keys on the fly.

Did not know that!!!

 

[Langwilliams]

I haven't heard of any but the tail light thefts are problems in some areas. Sounds crazy but they're well over a grand to replace. One nice thing is the cats are tucked up next to the block under the turbo making them almost impossible to get to for a saws all.

 

[9zero1790]

halfton and midsize trucks are very popular to be stolen in Texas. they end up in mexico in a matter of hours and sold at a great profit.

 

[Albertodee]

Dealt with it a lot here in the last 12-18 mos, mainly been F150s (especially Raptors) F250s and F350s

I'm not aware of a single Ranger being hit. I have seen it suggested that adding kill switches that mess with the ignition can void the warranty

I'd suggest, if you're concerned, the throttle controller that connects with a t harness behind the accelerator and allows you to lock it out and take the unit with you when you leave the vehicle.

In that instance even if they get in, and get it started, they have a dead pedal.

Pro tip, take the card with the programming code for your keyless entry OUT of the car, they can use that to program new keys on the fly.

Noted. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[Canadian Ranger]

Happening in Canada too......

 

[Mlemos89]

Well mine was stolen before I had it. I got it with a rebuilt title because it was stolen. I saw the pics of it, someone spray painted the whole thing red/pink except the tailgate which they left silver lol

 

[JimJa]

- Good retired friend lives inside the beltway in D.C. F-250 owner. Tells me he never drives to dinner in the city. Takes Uber. Vehicle thiefs are 6-12 every weekend.
- In the Western Pacific and in the Navy, a coworker received a note from his storage facility in San Diego that his truck "had been recovered." Unknown to him it was stolen from the storage facility. Most stolen vehicles in the San Diego area end up in Mexico. For a time if you lived In San Ysidro and owned an SUV the chances of it being stolen in an given year was 100%.
- Woman was interviewed on San Diego's local TV station about her stolen new Chevy pickup. Was stolen and while she was shopping in TJ saw it in the police impound lot. Even tho she had proof of ownership the TJ police would not give it back. TV station flew their helo along the border and filmed it in the lot - with the CA plate. She never got it back.
- In Coronado (San Diego) the police caught a Mexican teenager attempting to steal a Jeep Grand Cherokee (the preferred vehicle of the TJ police) and a block away was the TJ Chief of Police in the PAX seat waiting for the kid. "I don't know what he was doing." Right, and I've got a bridge to sell you.
- My own Porsche Carrera was stolen in Boulder, CO. Every police officer I talked to after the event said the car was enroute overseas or a chop shop. It was recovered a year later with VIN tags scraped. Bought it back another year later at auction. Wait was due to CO's time delay issuing a new VIN. So many stolen vehicles went through the auction house several insurance companies had offices at the auction house.

Just a few of the events I've witnessed/experienced.

 

[9zero1790]

if mine gets stolen i never want it back. i just want my check from the insurance. the recovered cars and trucks come back totally trashed.

 

[Pucksterpete]

There's always this you could install
https://starterstopper.com/

 

[LaBalbe]

There's always this you could install
https://starterstopper.com/

Interesting concept. Anyone tried it?

 

[Mlemos89]

Here are the pics of my Ranger back when it was stolen and the dealer bought it. Makes me laugh with how it looks now. I recently changed rims but my chrome ones still have a little paint on them lol.

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