Ford files patent for "snitching"...?

[HeyBales]

I won't be doing that then. Remote start on really hot/cold days is awesome! And being able to lock my doors from anywhere (in case I can't remember if I locked them) is very nice.

Is it worth Ford knowing where I am every minute? Apple already knows; what's the difference? In fact, maybe the more people that know where I am, the better. It would help me get found if something bad happens AND prevent one person/company from framing me. It's hard to pin a jewelry heist on me if both Apple & Ford say I was home last Saturday @ 2:00am.

Sounds like you want to get something off your chest.
Best laid plans...
Did you have a burner Android on you that needs discussion?

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[Bwicka]

Idiocracy was a documentary!
another point in the movie trying to come true in the dumbed down society we have become .
at least I’m unscannable !

 

[Montana]

I won't be doing that then. Remote start on really hot/cold days is awesome! And being able to lock my doors from anywhere (in case I can't remember if I locked them) is very nice.

Is it worth Ford knowing where I am every minute? Apple already knows; what's the difference? In fact, maybe the more people that know where I am, the better. It would help me get found if something bad happens AND prevent one person/company from framing me. It's hard to pin a jewelry heist on me if both Apple & Ford say I was home last Saturday @ 2:00am.

So you left your phone and car at home while you were robbing jewelry stores?

So which is - do you want "law and order" with strict enforcement of laws, or not?

Or do you want to only enforce certain laws against other people?

With all the a-hole drivers I see, I'd be happy for a crowdsourced way of enforcement. If multiple people's dashcams show someone driving dangerously, send that effer a ticket. No need to pull them over or confront. If a person receives enough citations, pull their license.

Remember, "driving is a privilege, not a right."

*Edit.

Nah. Just no. What a stupid outlook.

I'll take dangerous freedom for 1,000, Alex, and I'll wager corporate monopoly (as a safe minimum bet - I don't feel like going all in).

Idiocracy was a documentary!
another point in the movie trying to come true in the dumbed down society we have become .
at least I’m unscannable !

Alright it's not funny anymore guys

 

[bartflossom]

So you left your phone and car at home while you were robbing jewelry stores?



*Edit.

Nah. Just no. What a stupid outlook.

I'll take dangerous freedom for 1,000, Alex, and I'll wager corporate monopoly (as a safe minimum bet - I don't feel like going all in).

Alright it's not funny anymore guys

More proof idiocracy is upon us...

 

[Duke Nukm2001]

UPDATE 7/31/2024 @ 3:30p ET: After publication, Ford reached out with a statement to clarify that the idea “is specific for application in law enforcement vehicles, such as the Ford Police Interceptor, and it’s a system that would automate a capability that law enforcement already have in use today, except this would utilize the built-in system and sensors in the vehicle. This patent does not state that driving data from customers’ vehicles would be shared with law enforcement, which is what some media have incorrectly reported. And note, patent applications are intended to protect new ideas but aren’t necessarily an indication of new business or product plans.”

Ford also filed a patent for a self repossessing vehicle. They allowed that patent to expire.
Just because a patent is filed, does not mean that it's going to into production. Filing a patent protects their idea.

Thank you for the update. You are right, The Media just wants to INFLAME not Inform. Thank you, Brother, for the research.

 

[Criss944]

For about $120 a year reduction in my car insurance, I put a snitcher in my Maverick. It did change my driving habits a little.

Because it lacks situational awareness and judgment, I do find it annoying at times. For instants, being the slowest car on the road you can still be reported as speeding. If you tap the brake because you get cutoff, it reports hard braking. It also hates short acceleration lanes onto the freeway.

 

[Maverickman74]

If they do that I will sell everything I own Ford and never buy again. That is overstepping.

You should get a Tesla instead, no way would Elon collect everything about you including a farts sample to create a super ai terminator to clear Mars of its mind virus.

 

[No Brand]

friendly reminder; TCM is Transmission Control Module. The Telematics module is the TCU.

Where is this "TCU" fuse? What number?

 

[Montana]

Does the TCU fuse disable the remote start from the FOB too?

 

[NeedForSteve]

Where is this "TCU" fuse? What number?

somebody with the manual on their computer can answer faster than I, but I can answer tomorrow once I can get to my Alldata

 

[HeyBales]

From 24MY manual.
IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FUSE BOX

Item	Rating	Protected Component
1​	5 A​	Not used (spare).​
2​	5 A​	Not used (spare).​
3​	10 A​	Auto-dimming interior mirror. Image processing module A. Automatic high beam control.​
4​	10 A​	Ignition switch. Push button start switch. Key inhibit solenoid.​
5​	20 A​	Lock. Unlock.​
6​	10 A​	Moonroof. DC inverter. Driver door switch pack. Power slide rear window switch.​
7​	30 A​	Passenger door module.​
8​	5 A​	Parking assist control module. Trailer brake switch (gas).​
9​	5 A​	Not used.​
10​	10 A​	Extended power module.​
11​	5 A​	Telematics control unit module.​
12​	5 A​	Not used.​
13​	15 A​	Driver door lock. Driver door unlock.​
14​	30 A​	Driver door module.​
15​	15 A​	Extended power module.​
16​	15 A​	Not used (spare).​
17​	15 A​	SYNC. Receiver transceiver module. Integrated control panel.​
18​	7.5 A​	Wireless accessory charging module.​
19​	7.5 A​	Not used.​
20​	10 A​	Not used (spare).​
21​	7.5 A​	Climate control. E-shifter module.​
22​	7.5 A​	Instrument cluster. Smart data link connector. Steering column control module.​
23​	20 A​	Audio unit.​
24​	20 A​	Not used (spare).​
25​	30 A​	Left-hand front power windows. Right-hand front power windows. Left-hand rear power windows. Right-hand rear power windows.​

 

[flashfearless]

I've got 0 problem giving police more ability to get reckless people off the road by equipping their vehicles with this technology.

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