Fiesta Security Flaws

[john_r7]

Hi guys, newbie here, wondering if I can get some collective wisdom from some experienced folk like yourself. So here's the story, I live in E16 (Newham), London, in September someone took a crowbar to the lock on my 2012 Zetec S (Petrol) Fiesta, in what I assume was an attempt to steal the vehicle. Obviously the thief was disturbed or something and I suppose I was lucky that all I had was £1000 worth of damage to my car. Fast forward to yesterday and I get a text message from my flat mate saying his 2011 Zetec S (Diesel) has been stolen; it was parked opposite my car.

So my question is this: is there some form of security flaw with the Mark 7 Fiesta? I mean I thought these cars had immobilisers, so how was someone able to drive off with this car? Are Fiestas, or more specifically Zetec Ss, being targeted by criminals, if so why?

I would also like to know what can be done to improve the security of my car, since September I've swapped for a 2013 Zetec (with 1.0L EcoBoost engine) and I still have to park in the same area, is there anything I can do to deter would be thieves from trying to steal my car again?


Would appreciate any advice anyone has to offer, besides telling me to move


John

[jam_rs]

A little while ago i remember that someone in essex (apparently someone that used to work for ford) had got hold of a device/machine used to code keys and was stealing fords. If someone has come up with whats required to code keys then they will be off with your car...

With your friends car, did they break into the house and steal the keys?

I think that good old fashioned steering lock is the best protection.