Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday said it's offering up to $2,500 for one year on the latest gas and hybrid F-Series truck models with the Ford Security Package if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered or found with damage to cover insurance deductibles.

Vehicle thefts have increased since the start of the pandemic as automotive prices and parts have risen and thieves have gotten access to better equipment. Reported U.S. incidents rose 25% over the past few years to 1.021 million in 2023, costing $8 billion, and carjackings were up in Michigan, as well, though data from the first half of 2024 suggests the thefts slowed, according to the Council on Criminal Justice.

F-Series pickups typically are among the top 10 most-stolen vehicles.

“Our vision for security at Ford is to one day build an un-stealable vehicle,” Christian Moran, general manager of safety and security services at Ford, said in a statement. “Thieves are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal vehicles, and it’s important that our system simultaneously introduces physical, electronic, and communication-based barriers to a thief’s success. And if the worst happens to your vehicle, we’ll be there with insurance Deductible Reimbursement to make it right.”

The most common vehicle insurance deductible is $500. Ford's security package is available on 2024-2025 F-150 (excluding the all-electric F-150 Lightning) and Super Duty trucks. They come with an initial one-year free trial, and enrollment is $7.99 per month after that.

Thefts starting Feb. 3 are eligible for the insurance deductible reimbursement in 40 states, including Michigan, as well as Washington, D.C., but not in Canada. Customers must have a connectivity plan and the FordPass app with notifications turned on.

Also new for retail customers with the package is "Start Inhibit." The feature allows owners to disable their vehicle in the FordPass app, preventing it from being started, even by someone with a key. The Dearborn automaker cites the ease of mind this can offer customers who leave a vehicle at the airport, have a rebellious teenager or desire additional security.

The security package also includes theft and tampering notifications as well as a 24/7 hotline with agents who work with police to recover stolen vehicles. Ford plans to offer it on additional vehicles in future model years.

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