2024 Mustang security system

[Jimbo33]

My 2024 Mustang security system is worthless. In my s550 the person who stores my car for the winter helped me out by removing the car cover off. The alarm went off and notified me on my phone. Not so with the s650, the security system is worthless. In order to get the same protection as the s550 I have to pay $8.00 a month. One more example of why my s650 is a downgrade from the s550.

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[GrabThatBlue]

My 2024 Mustang security system is worthless. In my s550 the person who stores my car for the winter helped me out by removing the car cover off. The alarm went off and notified me on my phone. Not so with the s650, the security system is worthless. In order to get the same protection as the s550 I have to pay $8.00 a month. One more example of why my s650 is a downgrade from the s550.

Ok.

 

[DT-GT]

A little more insight and explanation as to the change is needed.

My 2024 Mustang security system is worthless. In my s550 the person who stores my car for the winter helped me out by removing the car cover off. The alarm went off and notified me on my phone. Not so with the s650, the security system is worthless. In order to get the same protection as the s550 I have to pay $8.00 a month. One more example of why my s650 is a downgrade from the s550.

 

[D/\rK•650]

 

[Skye]

"Morning All,

Previously, I reported that certain features (displayed versus actual speed, lane keep assist) of my 7G vert weren't working as expected. I've since come to the belief my security system might not be working correctly either.

I have not had the BCM water intrusion recall accomplished. My dealer will not be prepared for that until later this year.

I have not had any of these concerns investigated by the dealer. But I do have an appointment scheduled for the 20th of this month to discuss.

On the upcoming appointment, I'll ask the dealer to perform the following:

- Connect to the car and confirm all modules are operating correctly

- Review any stored error codes

- Ensure all system components are operating at the most current software version

- Physically inspect the BCM for any water intrusion or contamination

- Walk-though my concerns one at a time, confirm the problem and discuss solutions

I'll report back with what we find."

 

[fishinrich]

Sounds like you need your s550 back.

 

[Skye]

I currently have access to a vehicle with Speed Sign Recognition, or Sign Recognition software. In that vehicle, I can turn the feature off. In the 7G, there are two options: 1) turn the feature off, 2) adjust the "tolerance". There are also several conditions which can prevent this feature from working correctly. The manual lists those.

My experience with the feature is it is not very worthwhile. In the vehicle I have access to, the alarm trips just a few miles over the limit. Throughout most of the US, few drive right at the limit. There are physical variations in the road, events such as passing or towing and keeping with the general flow of others.

I've disabled the feature.

 

[Skye]

With respect to Lane Keep Assist, I've used the feature in four different vehicle makes in the last year. Each one had their own quirks, most often in interpreting the painted stripes and road conditions. With new pavement and a clean stripe, the system often worked as expected. In conditions less than ideal, I'd often feel a tug, pulling me somewhere I wasn't trying to go.

These systems often cannot account for the things humans can. In one example, there's a rather large divot in the pavement in my neighborhood. While a ticket is open for that, I avoid it by drifting away from it. Lane Keep Assist and systems like it don't understand. And attempt to correct me. In another, poor or no stripes can cause the system to begin searching; it sometimes keys-in on the most random point in the road. And tries to send me to it.

I've disabled the system.

 

[Skye]

As to reporting to insurance carriers, that requires study by the owner of that manufacturer.

In the case of Ford, information is gathered, aggregated, anonymized and then sold. Carriers do not know how your driving. They do know how owners of Mustangs drive. Or when owners of Ford products are on the road, at a specific date, time or location. Cell carriers sell the same type of data. Companies considering new locations use this data to determine the best location for a new site.

In the case of Toyota, they do sell your specific data to insurance carriers, if you opt in.

Toyota offers "Connected Services" to owners of all new cars. After the trial expires, users can then subscribe. Connect Music, Connect Nav, Connect Vehicle Health (I'm paraphrasing). You get the idea.

When a customer signs up, there is one additional service, set aside from the others: Insure Connect. While Insure Connect strips personal information from the data sold to others, the VINs are left in the database. All your insurer needs to do is match you to a VIN.

In one case involving a man in FL and Progressive, the driver found out after-the-fact he'd signed into these services. And Progressive was in possession of his driving habits.

https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/toyota-tracking-lawsuit-insurance-data-privacy/

Toyota states the data is provided to carriers and it may lower your premiums. For all Toyota Connect Services, customers can opt out of one, some or all via a phone app or calling Toyota.

Finally, there's the example of GM, who sold customer data regardless if the customer opted out, or never signed for these services in the first place. GM settled a lawsuit last week.

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/new...ected-sold-geolocation-data-without-consumers

https://www.reuters.com/sustainabil...e-california-driver-privacy-probe-2026-05-08/

In each of the manufacturers I've studied, services can be disabled rather easily. Phone calls, apps, fuses or physical connections. It depends on the manufacturer and the setup.

Edit,

Those concerned about what's been collected of them, reach out to Lexis Nexis. Anyone can request their information any time. https://consumer.risk.lexisnexis.com/consumer

Lexis leans towards insurance and CLUE information. To compliment that, consumers can also review their credit history: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

 

[DT-GT]

Your dealer is my dealer, so I’ll be very interested in the responses.

"Morning All,

Previously, I reported that certain features (displayed versus actual speed, lane keep assist) of my 7G vert weren't working as expected. I've since come to the belief my security system might not be working correctly either.

I have not had the BCM water intrusion recall accomplished. My dealer will not be prepared for that until later this year.

I have not had any of these concerns investigated by the dealer. But I do have an appointment scheduled for the 20th of this month to discuss.

On the upcoming appointment, I'll ask the dealer to perform the following:

- Connect to the car and confirm all modules are operating correctly

- Review any stored error codes

- Ensure all system components are operating at the most current software version

- Physically inspect the BCM for any water intrusion or contamination

- Walk-though my concerns one at a time, confirm the problem and discuss solutions

I'll report back with what we find."

 

[Skye]

Your dealer is my dealer, so I’ll be very interested in the responses.

I've been to our dealer once, for a warranty job. An axle half shaft was leaking. Things went very well.

I used the other in-town location for a Mobile Service job: a BCM re-flash (recall). That went good to.

The post you're referring to, that was a statement I thought could assist the OP work through these issues.

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