Pet owners in Jerome, ID, who love Ford vehicles rejoice: according to a recent report by Ford Authority, Ford has filed for a patent a "Pet Mode." This patent was filed in October 2018 and published in February 2022. If you own a pet and love to drive Ford vehicles, here is why you will be excited about this patent.
What is Pet Mode?
Ford Authority speculates that the Pet Mode will rival the much-loved "Dog Mode" feature, available in Tesla vehicles. When activated, Tesla's Dog Mode adjusts the temperature inside the vehicle to be safe for pets. This allows pet owners to keep their pets inside the vehicle without the risk of potential overheating.
Will Ford Pet Mode Have Any Interesting Features?
According to the patent, Pet Mode will be engaged using a smartphone app for a key fob. Activating Pet Mode can lower one or more windows, open the sunroof, and tilt seats to let pets be more comfortable. The patent also indicates that Pet Mode can adjust climate control, change the music that is playing over the vehicle's audio, lock and unlock doors, and adjust the position of the door handles to prevent clever pets from opening the door. Pet Mode does more than just adjust the vehicle's temperature; it adjusts the environment inside your vehicle to ensure your pet is both safe and comfortable.
Ford Pet Mode: A Game-Changing Feature for Pet Owners
Tesla's Dog Mode is a popular feature for good reason, and Ford's Pet Mode is set to be even more robust and useful. If you love to take your furry friends along with you in your Ford vehicle, then this feature might be tremendously useful for you. To learn more about this and other upcoming Ford features, contact Middlekauff Ford today!