Does Ford offer a vehicle recovery system?
Yes. Ford provides vehicle location and recovery assistance primarily through FordPass Connect and the FordPass app, with additional theft-recovery services that vary by market and model.
What Ford offers today
Ford's connected-services ecosystem centers on FordPass Connect, which equips many new Ford vehicles with an in-vehicle modem and gives you remote access via the FordPass app. These features can aid in locating a missing vehicle and in taking steps to recover it.
- Find My Car / Locate My Vehicle: Display the car’s current location on a map within the FordPass app.
- Remote Lock/Unlock: Secure the vehicle remotely to prevent theft or help responders access the car if needed.
- Remote Start/Climate Control: While not a recovery feature, these tools can help you regain access and quickly prepare to check the car if it’s found.
- Vehicle Status and Notifications: Get alerts about doors being left open, battery status, or movement events that can aid in monitoring a potential theft.
- Emergency Assistance: Some configurations offer in-vehicle SOS and connectivity with responders in emergencies.
Availability and specifics differ by model, year, and region. Certain markets also offer dedicated stolen-vehicle-recovery services through partnerships, in addition to FordPass Connect features. Check with a Ford dealer or the FordPass app to confirm what is included with your vehicle.
How theft-recovery works with Ford
When a Ford-equipped vehicle is connected to FordPass Connect, the owner can locate the car from the app, receive status updates, and use remote-access tools. In the event of theft, these capabilities support law enforcement by providing location data and vehicle status, but recovery depends on local procedures and the car being connected to the service. In some regions, Ford collaborates with third‑party providers for enhanced stolen-vehicle recovery offerings.
To use these features, you’ll typically need to:
- Ensure the vehicle is enrolled in FordPass Connect and linked to your FordPass account.
- Keep the in-vehicle modem active and the vehicle's battery sufficiently charged to maintain connectivity.
- Open the FordPass app to locate the vehicle or trigger remote-lock/unlock if needed.
- Contact local law enforcement if the vehicle is stolen, and share the data you can provide from FordPass (location, movement, last known status) to assist investigation.
Important caveats include privacy considerations and regional differences in service coverage. Not all models or trims include FordPass Connect by default, and some features may require a paid subscription after a trial period.
What to know about availability by region
The availability of Ford’s recovery-oriented features varies by region and by vehicle configuration. Ford’s guidance for buyers typically notes whether FordPass Connect, Find My Car, and any theft-recovery partnerships are included with a given model, and whether subscriptions are required afterwards.
- United States and Canada: Most new Ford models with FordPass Connect offer Locate/Find My Car, remote access, and alert features; nationwide availability of any dedicated theft-recovery program depends on the model and trim.
- Europe and other markets: Features may differ; some regions offer similar locating tools via FordPass Connect, while theft-recovery partnerships may be limited.
- Dealership confirmation: If theft recovery or enhanced recoverability is a priority, verify feature availability for your specific vehicle at the time of purchase.
In practice, Ford encourages customers to use FordPass as the primary tool for vehicle location and remote control, with dedicated theft-recovery services offered where available. Always verify the latest offerings with a dealer or official Ford sources for your region and vehicle configuration.
Summary
Ford provides robust vehicle-location and remote-access capabilities through FordPass Connect and the FordPass app, enabling owners to locate, lock, or start their vehicle remotely and to receive status updates. Theft-recovery enhancements exist in some markets via partnerships, but availability varies by model and region. For the most accurate, up-to-date information, consult your local Ford dealer or the FordPass app documentation.
