Of course, cars are more connected than ever. In most cases, this results in bad stuff like targeted ads in cars, dealers tracking your vehicle, and other nannying. However, Ford does have at least one connected vehicle feature that puts real power in the hands of owners: a remote kill switch.
Here’s how it works. Let’s say someone stole your car. You’ve left the keys in it, and suddenly the car is gone. If you still have your phone and you have the Ford Pass app, you can stop the car in its tracks with the touch of a button.
This function is a part of the Ford Security package, which first debuted on the 2024 F-Series pickup. The latest expansion of that package includes the kill switch feature on the following models: 2026 Expedition, 2026 Bronco Sport, and 2026 Mustang Mach-E. As an added bonus, the software also works in the above situation: if your keys are still left in the car, you can remotely turn off the engine.
After turning off your car, there is no cheating. Even if someone else has the keys, they won’t be able to start your car without deactivating the kill switch inside the Ford Pass app. This adds another layer of redundancy to your car’s security system.
It works via a deactivation code entered on your phone, but as another layer of redundancy, owners can also enter it on the car’s dash. This should ensure that the feature works even in areas with no cell coverage.
The security package also includes stolen vehicle tracking and Ford-installed bed cameras.
