Let's talk vehicle security...

[67ventwindow]

I've seen plenty of of manual transmission Ford Super duty trucks stolen by human traffickers around the southern border area. Crew cabs are especially desirable to them due to the amount of people they can cram with the back seat removed.

If someone is inclined enough to bypass an alarm and ignition security system, they're inclined enough to shift a few gears.

You have a good point. Just cause the vehicle is not desirable to sell whole or parts it can still be stolen. There are some out there that only require it to get to point B. Knowledge of a standard it not needed as long as you get to point B.