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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 23, 2023
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Arian Sosa, Morelia, MX;
Yulianna Torres, Northville, MI (US);
Ryan Craig, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Salvador Toledo, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle includes a controller programmed to, responsive to receiving information for an appointment. The controller is further programmed to schedule a valet event using the information in anticipation for a valet mode associated with the appointment. The valet event includes one or more conditions. The controller is further programmed to responsive the one or more conditions being met, activate the valet mode to restrict at least one vehicle function without requiring a user authentication.
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