Ford trucks popular among thieves

Ford trucks are the most commonly stolen vehicles in B.C. and other western provinces.  That according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), which has published its annual list of the top 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in Canada

“For the second consecutive year, auto theft across Canada has ticked higher,” Bill Adams, vice president of IBC Western and Pacific said. “After large declines in auto theft activity over the last decade, the number of stolen vehicles has gone up six per cent nationally compared to last year.”

Ford F-Series trucks dominate the list of most frequently stolen vehicles in Western provinces.

This year’s 10 most frequently stolen vehicles in IBC’s Western and Pacific region are:

1. 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
2. 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
3. 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
4. 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
5. 2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
6. 2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
7. 2006 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
8. 2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
9. 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty 4WD Pickup
10. 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4WD Pickup

“We also see from this list that criminals continue to favour large, older, high-end Ford F-series vehicles,” Adams said.

IBC says there are measures you can take to protect your vehicle including:

• Never leave your vehicle running when unattended.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• When parking your car, always close the windows and lock the doors.
• Put valuables and packages in the trunk, where they’re out of sight.
• Keep your car in the garage at night.
• Don’t leave personal information in the glove box. Take your insurance and ownership documents with you when you park your vehicle.