Security News > 2020 > February > When Your Used Car is a Little Too ‘Mobile’

Mathew Marulla began leasing a Ford Focus electric vehicle in 2013, but turned the car back in to Ford at the end of his lease in 2016.

Asked to comment on Marulla's experience, a spokesperson for Ford said all Ford dealerships are supposed to perform a "Master reset" as part of their used car checklist prior to the resale of a vehicle.

"Once complete, a previous owner will no longer be able to connect to the vehicle when they log in to My Ford Mobile or Ford Pass.".

As Marulla's experience shows, if you're in the market for a used car you should probably check whether it's possible to reset the previous owner's control and/or information before purchasing it, or at least ask the dealership to help you ensure this gets done once the purchase is made.

Your old car may still be connected to subscription services like satellite radio, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots, and data services. You need to cancel these services or have them transferred to your new vehicle."

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