Is there a factory security/alarm system option for the Bronco?

[BroncoAZ]

This seems to be the ultimate security system:

https://www.ravelco.com/

Watch the first video to the right on their sites main page. I think Broncos could be a target for key FOB cloning….

Somebody always has to bring this up…

1980 called, they want their security device back. With the amount of circuits they tap into for Ravelco, I’d imagine there could be an issue getting warranty work done later if there are electrical gremlins.

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[TX-Hans]

It's really a bit surprising that Ford does not include this additional part/feature of the alarm system as standard with the factory "alarm" system shipped with the Bronco.

 

[Bearcat1]

For those of you that installed the shock sensor and led, I am having my dealer install as part of dealer prep when Bronco arrives in week or two. Right now, I have told them to mount the LED in the passenger speaker grill as others have suggested. Any other recommendations I should pass to the dealer such as the module install? Are you able to reach the adjustment dial easily when mounted under passenger dash? Have you found that you need to mess with the adjustment dial much? Any other recommendations for the dealer install would be appreciated.

 

[tourproto]

wow this thread got long and complex Now that my Bronco is SUPPOSEDLY being built this week I popped back in. So glad you trailblazers figured this all out!

I will ask my dealership how much they want to do the install and may just let them do it if it is only $50. If not, I'll do it.

Also crazy stupid that you have to spend another $15 for the LED light. Just bonkers...

 

[da_jokker]

It's really a bit surprising that Ford does not include this additional part/feature of the alarm system as standard with the factory "alarm" system shipped with the Bronco.

I feel like they originally were going to. They made a big advertisement of a perimeter alarm being standard. But once the Bronco was actually released it became an add-on. I think Ford started pinching more pennies and we got the short end.

 

[TX-Hans]

Finally getting around to install this today. Getting the wire connector off the gateway is a serious PITA. I see you have to press the little tab on the connector while trying to encourage it to come out but that thing will not budge. Sure would have been nice if they designed it so that tab on the wire connector was facing outward instead of buried on the backside. @TXPilot83 and @JetG or anyone else who had success, any tricks to undo that connection?

 

[BroncoDymond88]

It is tough but I pretty much just pressed as hard as I could and wiggled it out.

 

[JetG]

It is tough but I pretty much just pressed as hard as I could and wiggled it out.

Agreed I was so pist I gave up once I drew blood. Then a week later got it lol

 

[TX-Hans]

That thing is a buggar to get off. A few things for others that venture into this.

Patience and persistence. There is not much room to work in there and the angles are awkward.

There is a wire with a blue connector that is kind of in the way. It uses a pressure push on clip to hold itself to the black plastic trim and can be easily pushed off and then move the entire thing out of the way. It will give you more room to get your fingers in there.

I used a super small pair of channel locks (miniature) so that I could get the release tab on the wire connector pressed enough and then pushed down hard on the wire pack coming out the side of wire connector with the blunt end of a tool, and then it popped off.

I found you can feed a long zip tied behind the gateway module and use that to secure the little black box to the front of the gateway module so it picks up the vibrations/shocks. (The shipping box from Ford with the part had about 6 very long zip ties in it. Only used one of them to secure it).

The shock sensor sensitivity is pretty easy to adjust. I used these instructions. Bottom line is clockwise to increase sensitivity.

As previously mentioned, it would have been nice if included by Ford from the factory but it's an easy install to have some added security/protection for $175 with shipping (found it from Schultz Ford parts for $165 who had the least costly shipping of $10). If you do a google search for the part number, you'll get a number of results for different dealers selling the part at a discount and then can find best price with shipping for your location.

 

[UtahBrandon]

My dealer installed mine for $50 and it was well worth it for me.

With regard to the red light, it's optional and I really don't see a need for it so I didn't buy/install it. Is it just intended to be a deterrent? The app alerts me anytime the alarm goes off, so I don't see the need for the light to tell me as well, as I would have been informed well in advance of returning to my vehicle.

 

[Bearcat1]

Had the dealer install this last week. Parked at my office about 40 yards from the street, Harley's and semis are setting it off (just one beep). Thinking I'm going to have to adjust the sensitivity, lol.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

My dealer installed mine for $50 and it was well worth it for me.

With regard to the red light, it's optional and I really don't see a need for it so I didn't buy/install it. Is it just intended to be a deterrent? The app alerts me anytime the alarm goes off, so I don't see the need for the light to tell me as well, as I would have been informed well in advance of returning to my vehicle.

The light is deterrence at night because it can be see before making my Bronco heard. I don’t always hear notifications when I am sleeping so I appreciate the extra “beacon” that screams “I have an alarm from 1996, so step off!”

 

[Boston182]

Had the dealer install this last week. Parked at my office about 40 yards from the street, Harley's and semis are setting it off (just one beep). Thinking I'm going to have to adjust the sensitivity, lol.

Having the same problem. My alarm gets triggered by a mosquito's fart from ten miles away.

Anyone here know how/where to adjust the sensitivity? It it on the module or digitally through a menu option?

 

[BroncoDymond88]

On the box itself there is a knob to adjust the sensitivity. I adjusted the knob and tested it until I was satisfied.

 

[Bearcat1]

I adjusted the knob myself as well, should be better but have to wait til a Harley goes by our office for the real test, lol

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