How do we turn off data sharing?

[GroovyGeek]

Every few months the Bronco reminds me that there is some dorm of data sharing with Ford, stating they it can be disabled in settings. On superficial inspection it was never obvious how to do so, and I assumed it is something minor and depersonalized. Then I read this

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html

Essentially GM snitching their customer's detailed driving data to the insurance companies.

How do I disable any and all information sharing with Ford? I don't care what functionality I loose.

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[misterspivey]

Here's a good review of Ford's privacy policy by the Mozilla Foundation.
Ford | Privacy & security guide | Mozilla Foundation

 

[GroovyGeek]

Here's a good review of Ford's privacy policy by the Mozilla Foundation.
Ford | Privacy & security guide | Mozilla Foundation

Oh lovely. Pulling the fuse sounds like a good idea. Other than OTAs I don't use any of the other things @RagnarKon mentioned, and I don't think even that is of much use on the Bronco. I can plug in the fuse once a year to catch up if needed.

 

[KABQ]

Here's a good review of Ford's privacy policy by the Mozilla Foundation.
Ford | Privacy & security guide | Mozilla Foundation

Good read. Thanks for sharing that

 

[GroovyGeek]

Chatted with FordPass today. You can turn off all or some connectivity features under Settings/Connectivity/Connected Vehicle Feature. One of the lovely options there which was enabled is Driving Data. I swear, I will take Ford to small claims court if my insurance rates jump up because they snitched.

 

[GoTigersGoBronco]

If you don’t care to pull the fuse. There is a SIM card hidden that can be removed. This allows OTA at home on WiFi.

 

[1st 75th ranger]

Every few months the Bronco reminds me that there is some dorm of data sharing with Ford, stating they it can be disabled in settings. On superficial inspection it was never obvious how to do so, and I assumed it is something minor and depersonalized. Then I read this

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/11/technology/carmakers-driver-tracking-insurance.html

Essentially GM snitching their customer's detailed driving data to the insurance companies.

How do I disable any and all information sharing with Ford? I don't care what functionality I loose.

hmmm never turned mine on lol you tube id say

 

[KyTruckPlant]

If you don’t care to pull the fuse. There is a SIM card hidden that can be removed. This allows OTA at home on WiFi.

Where is it?

 

[Ducati1098]

Where is it?

I believe the SIM card is internal to the TCU. Not something that’s easily removable.

 

[KyTruckPlant]

I believe the SIM card is internal to the TCU. Not something that’s easily removable.

Where there's a will, there's a way. If I could just find the location of the module, I'll just pull the antenna for the cellular radio if the module deems too difficult an egg to crack.

 

[raptorusmaximus]

WOW, I didn't know ford was so cavalier with our personal data. That's collecting way too much data and goes beyond whats reasonable for an automobile. Just deleted the ford pass app, I'll be looking at the vehicle settings too. I've already had an issue once with my personal data being stolen and it was very painful. I now go out of my way now to minimize my exposure, an ounce of prevention is worth 500 lbs of cure.

 

[65CarryAll]

Snitch? Lol, I'd welcome my insurance to see how I drive. It is absolutely discount worthy.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

Your data is worthless. Let them have it.

 

[Ducati1098]

Where there's a will, there's a way. If I could just find the location of the module, I'll just pull the antenna for the cellular radio if the module deems too difficult an egg to crack.

Pulling the fuse is far easier than any other method and it does the same thing

 

[GroovyGeek]

Your data is worthless. Let them have it.

Let's see if you feel that way when they do like GM and sell it to insurance companies then your rate goes up $100/month because you are somewhat heavy footed. I am not worried about my privacy, but about my pocketbook.

If you drive like a granny then you have options. Several insurance companies will offer you discounts if you let them snoop on you to verify your driving habits. I tend to drive 10 miles over the speed limit at all times, and when I am on the freeway with a radar detector and Highway Radar running I will sometimes go 20 over the limit. My insurance company will have a field day of they have hard data proving it.

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