Originally posted on Quora March 6, 2023
Source:Ford Files Patent to Disable Certain Functions Over Missed Payments
In a world where “conspiracy theories” are just future PSAs Ford has jumped the gun and become the first EV manufacturer to claim exclusive ownership over the idea of remotely disabling certain features in future EVs and make the vehicle “repossess itself” if drivers fall behind on their car notes (or have social credit scores/personal carbon allowances that are too low).