Ford Applies for Patent on Technology Designed to Repossess Cars Remotely

Ford Motor Company has developed technology designed to try and get people to clear up late car payments — and could lead to cars driving themselves to repo lots when all else fails.

A patent application from Ford Global Technologies was filed with the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office on Aug. 20, 2021 and formally published Feb. 23 for public review as part of the official process.

The patent is pending, not yet granted, Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood confirmed to the Detroit Free Press on Wednesday.

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