Re: [metatuning] 2003 Ford Vehicles monitor and report on actions of drivers!

Wow a car that can spy on you and STILL only get 20 miles to the gallon

"X. J. Scott" wrote:

> Now this is interesting!!
>
> ---
>
> On page 5 and 6 of the owners manual
> of a 2003 Ford truck is the following:
>
> "Event Data Recorder
>
> The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording
> detailed data potentially including but not limited to information
> such as:
>
> * the use of restraint systems including seat belts
> by the driver and passengers,
>
> * information about the performance of various systems
> and modules in the vehicle, and
>
> * information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake
> or other system status potentially including information
> related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but
> not limited to vehicle speed
>
> This information may be stored during regular operation or in
> a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be
> read out and used by:
>
> * Ford Motor Company.
>
> * service and repair facilities.
>
> * law enforcement or government agencies.
>
> * others who may assert a right or obtain your consent
>
>
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thanks, Jeff, for keeping us informed on just *how*
sophisticated our vehicles are becoming!

i'll stick to riding my motorcycle ...

-monz

----- Original Message -----
From: "X. J. Scott" <xjscott@...>
To: "metatuning" <metatuning@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 11:04 PM
Subject: [metatuning] 2003 Ford Vehicles monitor and report on actions of
drivers!

> Now this is interesting!!
>
> ---
>
> On page 5 and 6 of the owners manual
> of a 2003 Ford truck is the following:
>
> "Event Data Recorder
>
> The computer in your vehicle is capable of recording
> detailed data potentially including but not limited to information
> such as:
>
> * the use of restraint systems including seat belts
> by the driver and passengers,
>
> * information about the performance of various systems
> and modules in the vehicle, and
>
> * information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake
> or other system status potentially including information
> related to how the driver operates the vehicle including but
> not limited to vehicle speed
>
> This information may be stored during regular operation or in
> a crash or near crash event. This stored information may be
> read out and used by:
>
> * Ford Motor Company.
>
> * service and repair facilities.
>
> * law enforcement or government agencies.
>
> * others who may assert a right or obtain your consent