Ford is considering a service mode for vehicle rentals
Ford files patent for car rental service mode
Ford has filed a patent for a temporary service mode, allowing owners to rent out their unused cars with security and disinfection.
2026-04-03T14:17:14+03:00
2026-04-03T14:17:14+03:00
2026-04-03T14:17:14+03:00
Ford has reportedly filed a patent for a special service mode, which could be used on its future vehicles. The document details a temporary use mode, focused on the rental of unused cars. Owners could provide a specific key activating this mode, which would display legal documents to be confirmed, record data and even ensure disinfection of the cabin after each rental. Experts point out that patents of this type are common in the automotive industry, but their filing does not guarantee not a serial application.
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Ford has filed a patent for a temporary service mode, allowing owners to rent out their unused cars with security and disinfection.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has reportedly filed a patent for a special service mode, which could be used on its future vehicles.
The document details a temporary mode of use, focused on the rental of unused cars. Owners could provide a specific key activating this mode, which would display legal documents to be confirmed, record data and even ensure disinfection of the cabin after each rental.
Experts point out that patents of this type are common in the automotive industry, but their filing does not guarantee serial application.
