Ford prohibits using the site in ways that could harm its systems, other users, or the network — including activities like sending spam, attempting to hack the site, or overloading its servers.
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
Violations of these use restrictions could result in account suspension or legal action, and users should be aware of what constitutes prohibited conduct before engaging with the site.
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 explicit prohibited conduct provisions weakens Ford's contractual basis to restrict abusive user behavior and cyberattacks.
View full change record →Users who engage in prohibited conduct — even unintentionally, such as through automated tools or bots — may have their access revoked and could face legal liability under this provision.
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"You may not use ford.com in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the site or servers or networks connected to the site, or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the site.Excerpt from Ford's Terms and Conditions
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Prohibited conduct provisions of this type engage the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in the US, which criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems.
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Violations of these use restrictions could result in account suspension or legal action, and users should be aware of what constitutes prohibited conduct before engaging with the site.
Users who engage in prohibited conduct — even unintentionally, such as through automated tools or bots — may have their access revoked and could face legal liability under this provision.
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