Ford Patent for Chionophobia Intervention System

[Mark S.]

Many seem to think Ford doesn't care about its customers. This patent filing is proof otherwise. What other auto manufacturer cares about your Chionophobia?

https://fordauthority.com/2023/01/ford-patent-filed-for-chionophobia-intervention-system/

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[LazyDirtFarmer]

Thanks for posting... Very interesting, but I'm not convinced this is corporate benevolence... Could be, they care about another OEM offerring it first... Patents often are applied for as threat mitigation, without any intention to produce something or even build a protoype.

I'm not a Ford hater... But, I don't believe they are more socially responsible than any other large corporation.

 

[Idahobro]

What's next, a self sustaining ecosystem for an emotional support animal in your glove box that pops open when you are having a fear of something?

This is silly. Ford should focus on better quality. Although it is a race to the bottom with brands these days, all of which are using Covid as an excuse, so it's not like switching brands would help.

Just worked on my F350 lariat Ultimate last weekend. It has 59k miles on it. Had to replace the drivers seat TEDs and the front camera. Fortunately, I was able to do those repairs myself as neither were covered by my extracare, and the dealer wanted an estimated $2k for the repairs. I spent two hours and $300 on it with a buddy's help. I was able to guess on parts for the heated seat as it was still substantially cheaper to throw parts at it than pay the dealer. Fortunately, I guessed right.

 

[John J]

Christ on a crooked crutch what is next?! Maybe a self deploying stuffed therapy animal in the center console? Fear of snow? That's a thing?!

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