Ford's website uses a consent management platform (OneTrust) to manage cookie and tracking preferences. Users can accept, reject, or customize which categories of cookies are active on their device when visiting ford.com.
This analysis describes what Ford's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The cookie consent system determines what tracking technologies collect data about your browsing behavior; choices made at the consent banner affect what data Ford and its advertising partners can collect during your visit.
Interpretive note: The full scope of data collected and shared through each cookie category is not detailed in the visible terms text; the consent management configuration in the page code suggests category-based controls but full vendor mapping is not confirmed from the document alone.
The updated terms establish automatic renewal for paid plans following the one-year trial period, meaning users will be enrolled in recurring billing unless they affirmatively cancel. The revised language also states that prices are subject to change, which means Ford retains the right to adjust fees during the subscription term. Under the updated agreement, equipped Ford vehicle owners transitioning from trial must enroll in a paid plan to continue service access. You can cancel the automatic renewal at any time through your Ford app account to halt recurring charges.
View change record →The updated Terms no longer disclose how Ford collects customer reviews, manages the third-party vendor (MaritzCX) responsible for survey administration, or applies moderation standards to published feedback. Previously, the Terms explained that reviews are moderated to remove profanity, fraud, personal identifying information, competitor references, dangerous behavior, and inadequate text. Users can no longer see these operational details or understand what standards govern how their submitted reviews are processed and displayed.
View change record →The removal of cookie and tracking consent language may indicate inadequate disclosure regarding data collection practices, particularly relevant for privacy compliance.
View full change record →Users are presented with cookie consent options when visiting ford.com, and their selections determine the scope of behavioral and advertising tracking applied to their session; declining non-essential cookies reduces the data collected about browsing activity.
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(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The OneTrust-based consent management infrastructure visible in this document engages GDPR and ePrivacy Directive requirements for EU users, CCPA opt-out rights for California residents, and potentially the UK PECR regime for UK …
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The cookie consent system determines what tracking technologies collect data about your browsing behavior; choices made at the consent banner affect what data Ford and its advertising partners can collect during your visit.
Users are presented with cookie consent options when visiting ford.com, and their selections determine the scope of behavioral and advertising tracking applied to their session; declining non-essential cookies reduces the data collected about browsing activity.
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