Glitch or Feature?

[TXford]

I went out to lock my truck without the fob. I opened the passenger door and hit the "lock" button. Then I remembered something I needed from the back seat. I hit the "unlock" button and heard the back door unlock. Leaving the front door open, I opened the back door. The horn starts sounding, and I get a security alert on my phone. I used my phone app to "unlock" and the horn stopped. Glitch or feature?

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[stemplar]

Sounds like a glitch because I just did the steps you outlined on my lariat and the alarm didn’t sound. The closest scenario the manual says would trigger the alarm is opening a door when the vehicle was locked with the fob or keypad (pp74-84)

 

[TXford]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[RANGER PRIDE]

its a feature of some sort. i don't recall, but there is a passive alarm system. i've been at the dealership and opened doors and had alarms go off. not a big deal if the fob is nearby, but embarrassing when the sales associates are running around looking for the fob on someone's desk.

 

[RANGER PRIDE]

https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...will be triggered if,while the alarm is armed.

 

[TXford]

Thanks, Ranger Pride...

 

[natethegreat42]

I agree, I think is a “feature” of sorts. I have done it as well, but I think it’s to prevent folks from taking your truck if you leave the windows open or something like that.

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