Safety

Security features play a central role in the Ford Mustang (VI Gen), and this includes the passive anti-theft system. It reliably prevents unauthorized engine starting with uncoded keys. In addition, the Mustang offers a comprehensive alarm system which, depending on equipment, also includes interior sensors or a battery-backed siren. The range of security measures ensures that this iconic sports car remains optimally protected in everyday use.

Passive Anti-Theft System

Operation

The system prevents the engine from starting with a key that is not properly coded.

Note: Do not leave correctly programmed keys in the vehicle. Always lock all doors and take the keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

Coded Keys

If you lose a key, you can obtain a replacement key from your authorized dealer. If possible, provide the key number shown on the tag supplied with the original keys. Additional keys are also available from an authorized dealer.

Note: If you lose a key, have all remaining keys erased and reprogrammed. Have your replacement keys recoded together with the other keys. If you have any questions, please contact an authorized dealer.

Note: Do not shield the key with metal objects. This may prevent the receiver from recognizing a coded key.

Arming the Anti-Theft System

When you switch off the ignition, the electronic anti-theft system arms automatically after a short delay.

Disarming the Anti-Theft System

When you switch on the ignition, the anti-theft system is disarmed automatically if a correctly coded key is used.

If you cannot start your vehicle with a correctly coded key, have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Theft Alarm - Vehicles Equipped with Theft Warning System without Interior Monitoring

The theft warning system deters unauthorized opening of the doors and hood. It also protects the audio system.

When the alarm is triggered, the horn sounds and the hazard warning lights flash.

Take all remote transmitters to an authorized dealer if a potential alarm problem exists with the vehicle.

Arming the Alarm

To arm the theft warning system, lock the vehicle. See Doors and Locks.

Disarming the Alarm

The alarm is disarmed and silenced as soon as you unlock the doors and switch on the vehicle, or unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.

Note: A valid transmitter must be within the detection range of this keyless entry door. See Keyless Entry.

Theft Alarm - Vehicles Equipped with Interior Sensor

Alarm System

WARNING

Do not fully arm the theft warning system if people, animals or movable objects are inside the vehicle.

Theft Warning System

The theft warning system deters unauthorized opening of the doors and hood. It also protects the audio system.

Interior Sensors

The sensors for the interior lighting unit are located in the overhead console.

Note: Do not cover the interior sensors in the dome lights.

The sensors deter break-ins by responding to movement inside the vehicle.

Triggering the Alarm

Once the system is armed, the alarm is triggered in the following cases:

• Opening a door or the hood without a valid key or remote transmitter.
• Removal of the audio or navigation system.
• Switching on the vehicle without a correctly programmed key.
• Detection of movement in the interior by the interior sensors.

When the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the hazard warning lights flash for five minutes.

If any of the events described above are detected again, the alarm is triggered again.

Full and Reduced Protection

Full Arming

Full protection is enabled by default.

When full protection is set, the interior sensors are activated when the alarm is armed.

Reduced Protection

With reduced protection, the interior sensors are deactivated after the alarm is armed.

Choosing Between Full and Reduced Protection

You can choose between full and reduced protection using the information display. See General Information.

Prompts (if equipped)

You can set the information display to ask you for the desired level of protection each time.

Use the information display controls to scroll to the following option.

Note: If reduced protection is selected, the alarm is not permanently set to reduced protection. The alarm is set so that reduced protection applies only to the current locking cycle.

Arming the Alarm

To arm the theft warning system, lock the vehicle. See Doors and Locks.

Disarming the Alarm

The alarm is disarmed and silenced as soon as you unlock the doors and switch on the vehicle, or unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.

Note: A valid transmitter must be within the detection range of this keyless entry door. See Keyless Entry.

Theft Alarm - Vehicles Equipped with Integrated Battery

Alarm System

WARNING

Do not fully arm the theft warning system if people, animals or movable objects are inside the vehicle.

Theft Warning System

The theft warning system deters unauthorized opening of the doors and hood.

Interior Sensors

The sensors for the interior lighting unit are located in the overhead console.

Note: Do not cover the interior sensors in the dome lights.

The sensors respond to movement inside the vehicle and deter break-ins.

Battery-Backed Alarm Siren

The battery-backed alarm siren is an additional alarm system that sounds a siren if the vehicle battery or the battery-backed alarm siren itself is disconnected. When you lock the vehicle, the system arms. The alarm siren has its own battery and sounds if anyone attempts to disconnect the vehicle battery or the siren battery.

Triggering the Alarm

Once the system is armed, the alarm is triggered in the following cases:

• Opening a door or the hood without a valid key or remote transmitter.
• Removing the Audio or Navigation System
• Switching on the vehicle without a correctly programmed key.
• Detection of movement in the interior by the interior sensors.
• Disconnecting the vehicle battery or alarm siren battery on vehicles with a battery-backed alarm siren.

When the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the hazard warning lights flash for five minutes.

If any of the events described above are detected again, the alarm is triggered again.

Full and Reduced Protection

Full Arming

Full protection is enabled by default.

When full protection is set, the interior sensors are activated when the alarm is armed.

Reduced Protection

With reduced protection, the interior sensors are deactivated after the alarm is armed.

Choosing Between Full and Reduced Protection

You can choose between full and reduced protection using the information display. See General Information.

Prompts (if equipped)

You can set the information display to ask you for the desired level of protection each time.

Use the information display controls to scroll to the following option:

Note: If reduced protection is selected, the alarm is not permanently set to reduced protection. The alarm is set so that reduced protection applies only to the current locking cycle.

Arming the Alarm

To arm the anti-theft alarm system, lock the vehicle. See Doors and Locks.

Disarming the Alarm

Note: A valid transmitter must be inside the passive entry detection area of this door. See Keyless Entry.

Theft Warning System

The alarm is disarmed and silenced as soon as you unlock the doors and switch on the vehicle, or unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.

Alarm Category 1

The alarm is deactivated and silenced as soon as you unlock the doors and start the vehicle within 12 seconds, or unlock the doors or liftgate with the remote control.

The security system of the Ford Mustang (6th Generation, 2014–2023) includes advanced technology such as the passive anti-theft system and the anti-theft alarm with interior sensors. The 2014–2023 Ford Mustang thus provides comprehensive protection against unauthorized access and enhances the security of the vehicle and its contents.

The system is particularly flexible: from interior monitoring to the battery-backed siren, it offers everything modern vehicle protection requires. The sixth-generation Ford Mustang shows its strength in the area of theft protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the anti-theft alarm activated on the Ford Mustang (6th Generation, 2014–2023)?

The anti-theft alarm activates automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked with the remote control.

What is reduced protection for the alarm system?

With reduced protection, the interior sensors are deactivated while all other alarms remain active. This is ideal when people or animals remain in the vehicle.