Encrypted Jukebox
Ford's onboard "Jukebox," which allows customers to download music onto a hard drive, has built-in digital rights management and encryption features. The encryption is unique to each navigation unit, which means the hard drive can't be removed, inserted into another vehicle's navigation system and accessed. In addition, hackers can't access the drive from another computer and enjoy those favorite tunes. Customers don't have to worry about someone hopping in their car sight unseen, plugging in a USB stick and doing a quick download of their personal music library, either. The Ford proprietary encryptions protect any songs saved to the system's digital jukebox – which can hold up to 2,400 tracks – from being moved or copied to another device.
"Home" Protection
Ford also gives customers with voice-activated navigation the ability to protect their programmed destinations and addresses – such as "Home" – from unauthorized eyes. A valet mode can be engaged on the system that locks all programmed destinations from view unless a 4-digit PIN is entered with each ignition key cycle. MyFord Touch will also offer a valet mode.
Engine Immobilizer
To help protect the vehicle, the mobile hub for all this personal information, Ford depends on SecuriLock. This patented passive anti-theft system prevents the engine from starting unless a coded ignition key is used. With SecuriLock, a wireless radio-frequency transmission is required to transfer an electronic code between a transponder in the key to the vehicle's ignition system. There are 72 million-billion possible codes so every Ford vehicle sold worldwide for the next 10 billion years will come with a unique code.
Securicode Keyless Entry
The Ford-exclusive keypad gives customers the ability to lock their key fob in the car if they desire (consider not having to worry about losing the expensive fob when biking a mountain trail, sunning on the beach or jamming at a rock concert). Securicode works on a secure 5-digit code. The latest iteration of the keypad employs similar touch-sensitive technology, processors and algorithms used by the iPod and iPhone.
Ford's onboard "Jukebox," which allows customers to download music onto a hard drive, has built-in digital rights management and encryption features. The encryption is unique to each navigation unit, which means the hard drive can't be removed, inserted into another vehicle's navigation system and accessed. In addition, hackers can't access the drive from another computer and enjoy those favorite tunes. Customers don't have to worry about someone hopping in their car sight unseen, plugging in a USB stick and doing a quick download of their personal music library, either. The Ford proprietary encryptions protect any songs saved to the system's digital jukebox – which can hold up to 2,400 tracks – from being moved or copied to another device.
"Home" Protection
Ford also gives customers with voice-activated navigation the ability to protect their programmed destinations and addresses – such as "Home" – from unauthorized eyes. A valet mode can be engaged on the system that locks all programmed destinations from view unless a 4-digit PIN is entered with each ignition key cycle. MyFord Touch will also offer a valet mode.
Engine Immobilizer
To help protect the vehicle, the mobile hub for all this personal information, Ford depends on SecuriLock. This patented passive anti-theft system prevents the engine from starting unless a coded ignition key is used. With SecuriLock, a wireless radio-frequency transmission is required to transfer an electronic code between a transponder in the key to the vehicle's ignition system. There are 72 million-billion possible codes so every Ford vehicle sold worldwide for the next 10 billion years will come with a unique code.
Securicode Keyless Entry
The Ford-exclusive keypad gives customers the ability to lock their key fob in the car if they desire (consider not having to worry about losing the expensive fob when biking a mountain trail, sunning on the beach or jamming at a rock concert). Securicode works on a secure 5-digit code. The latest iteration of the keypad employs similar touch-sensitive technology, processors and algorithms used by the iPod and iPhone.