2025 Hybrid XL perimeter plus install security bolt woes

[btas]

@btas I appreciate your help chatting with me the last few days on Facebook. Quick question as far as Forscan was there only the two settings for perimeter alarm as that’s all I’ve seen on the master list?

Yes, if memory serves me right. I think it was just the two settings. Don't forget to plug in the little jumper wire that comes with the Perimeter Plus if you do not have remote start on your factory key fob. It's my understanding that the little jumper enables the remote start from the non remote start key fobs using the 'lock, unlock, lock' sequence. I have a hybrid xl and installed that little jumper wire, plugged in the Perimeter Plus, enabled with FORScan and it all works perfect! Don't forget to adjust the little dial on the Perimeter Plus. That's the sensitivity for the alarm. I did mine at the half way setting. It sounds a single honk warning when I shut a door or the tailgate after locking with a single press on the keyfob. I figured that would be about the same amount of force as someone breaking in. That's what I did with the dial on my 2022. Well, at first I had it too sensitive and every gust of wind triggered the alarm until I set it at the half way point.

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[Robot-Wrangler]

@DS_Ohio you nailed it, here is a picture of the bolts they use and of course the round part is what’s left after the install and they head is broke off after they torque them.

That's diabolical! I'm having the dealer, install my perimeter security system for less than $70. It's on order now.

 

[Bones 615 Tennessee]

@Robot-Wrangler Id be curious how they deal with the security bolt and gateway plug. I got the cable for Forscan in the other day and I’m just waiting on the perimeter plus module to get here tomorrow.

 

[Robot-Wrangler]

@Robot-Wrangler Id be curious how they deal with the security bolt and gateway plug. I got the cable for Forscan in the other day and I’m just waiting on the perimeter plus module to get here tomorrow.

The dealer is waiting on the part and will call me when they can schedule an appt to install. I'm guessing a tapered nut extractor would be their weapon of choice. I'll ask the tech when I bring in my truck.

 

[andresql]

Do you have any tips on how to remove the security screw?

 

[Robot-Wrangler]

No, I heard about the hassles so when I bought mine I had Ford install it for like $64 prepaid labor at time of purchase. FYI: My first job was in an auto electrical shop and I work in robotics and industrial controls. So I knew,...

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