I would like to know what Ford did in model year 2020 to go from #1 to #9?
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Do we have a issue with theft
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My guess, more Ford's were sitting in big parking lots waiting for chips. Ram, GM were putting out with 'missing' options.
Not update their truck line, making it less desireable. Thief's finally realize they are garbage trucks.
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Scrap yard prices for aluminum are pretty low right now.
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This data is not what is reflected on the National Insurance Crime Bureau's website. Ram is in 10th place...not 5th. And it stands to reason the TRX guys would be concerned...who in their right mind would steal a lower trim level and risk going to prison for a Tradesman, Big Horn or Lone Star? I don't think Fast & Furious would have been so popular with some folks had Vin Diesel been stealing Kia Rios or Ram Tradesman!
NICB Releases Annual 'Hot Wheels' Report: America's Top Ten Most Stolen Vehicles | National Insurance Crime Bureau
NICB today released its annual Hot Wheels report identifying the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States in 2020. For the second year in a row, the Ford full size pick-up was the model most targeted by thieves.
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Not auto theft, but last April when we moved into our new house, our movers found my brand new Springfield Armory 9mm, 3 loaded magazines and a credit card. It was in my night stand - well, they decided they would take it. 2-days later I get a call from a detective asking if I were missing anything. I found out the guys later were pulled over and when the cop smelled weed, he searched the car turning up my pistol, amo and credit cards. in that 2-days, they racked up $1000 on tennis shoes and PlayStation games. I'm still waiting to get my gun back from the police, but the credit card company ate the $1000.
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this is funny you think this
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I cut and pasted it from their site.... Even what you linked MATCHED 100% cause it come from there....This debate
This data is not what is reflected on the National Insurance Crime Bureau's website. Ram is in 10th place...not 5th. And it stands to reason the TRX guys would be concerned...who in their right mind would steal a lower trim level and risk going to prison for a Tradesman, Big Horn or Lone Star? I don't think Fast & Furious would have been so popular with some folks had Vin Diesel been stealing Kia Rios or Ram Tradesman!
NICB Releases Annual 'Hot Wheels' Report: America's Top Ten Most Stolen Vehicles | National Insurance Crime Bureau
NICB today released its annual Hot Wheels report identifying the top 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States in 2020. For the second year in a row, the Ford full size pick-up was the model most targeted by thieves.
And yes dumb ***... People are stealing Trucks other than TRX's... Did you even bother to read, the things you LINKED??
Trucks are 5 of the Top 10....
Did you happen to read what you posted - and wrote "In 2020, Ram Pick-ups are number 5 in the US" That statement is BS!
Ford and Chevrolet are still the top stolen trucks in the U.S. - NOT RAM! Ram is 10th per the website with the most common year stolen being the 2001 model year!
Here is an article with pictures...maybe this will help.
Vehicle Thefts 2020: Pickup Trucks Lead the Way
Pickups had the highest vehicle theft rate in 2020. See which makes and models made the infamous Top 10 list, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
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The way I read this is there are two answers:
Dodge trucks are 10th most stolen overall.
But for 2020 model year only, Ram trucks are the 5th most stolen.
Please post the link and not a screen shot...I find nothing on NICBs website to indicate 2020 MY Rams were the 5th most stolen vehicles in 2020...only the poor quality screen shot posted above.
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Not "5th most stolen vehicle in 2020". It's "5th most stolen for the 2020 model year".
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I can't speak for the accuracy of that information, and I don't have a link to it. But I have been researching the thefts on TRX's, and it is quite concerning. Given that it's the same setup as all other DT Rams, it means that any of our trucks can easily be stolen. Like, 30 seconds easy.
Your more likely to have a tow truck steal your car than a guy breaking out your window to "hot wire" your car.
The thieves now are organized gangs who know how to bypass your key fobs and sensors. If they want your car bad enough there is really not much to stop them.
Let insurance cover it.
The thieves now are organized gangs who know how to bypass your key fobs and sensors. If they want your car bad enough there is really not much to stop them.
Let insurance cover it.
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Insurance does not really "cover" it. They merely collect more money from customers, keep a percentage and pay off the lender up to the covered amount (likely less than what you owe the lender).
Kind of like how school tuition, Healthcare and childcare are "free".
Kind of like how school tuition, Healthcare and childcare are "free".
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As I understand it, the two primary methods being used are:
- Key fob cloning. Requires them to pick up the signal from your key fob, either right before they steal it or they save the signal and return later (or follow you home). If they do this, there's no broken glass, no forced entry.
- Key fob reprogramming. Requires them to break in first, then attach a laptop to the computer. Then they just program a new key fob (like a dealer does). FCA has introduced a "fix" for this on the Dodge cars, but nothing for Rams yet.
Nothing is going to stop someone from disconnecting the e-brake and towing it off, though.
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@Eighty I haven't really looked at all ways they are doing it.
But I think ones you listed are at top. My guess, most are either chopped up for parts or shipped out of the country.
Where I live. common thing isn't to steal the 'truck'. They are stealing wheels. Either dropping on ground or on bricks.
But I think ones you listed are at top. My guess, most are either chopped up for parts or shipped out of the country.
Where I live. common thing isn't to steal the 'truck'. They are stealing wheels. Either dropping on ground or on bricks.
Let’s keep it civil here, everyone.
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