# Ford Patents Self-Preserving Car Tech

> Ford's new patent lets parked cars autonomously flee danger and guard against wheel theft.
- Title: Ford Patents Self-Preserving Car Tech · Car and Driver
- Summary: Ford's new patent lets parked cars autonomously flee danger and guard against wheel theft. Ford's patent describes a system that could help parked cars…
- Keywords: ford, uspto, autonomous, theft, parking, wheel, cars, Patents, Self-Preserving, Car, Tech, Car and Driver
- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/news/a74232385/ford-autonomous-anti-theft-patent-application
- Author: David Gluckman
- Published: 2026-10-25T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ford, uspto, autonomous, theft, parking, wheel, cars
## Ford Patents Self-Preserving Car Tech
Ford has submitted a patent application to the USPTO for a vehicle that could autonomously relocate based on suspicious activity.
## Detects Suspicious Activity
The system identifies threats like repeated window peering or vehicles circling the car.
## Prevents Wheel Theft
The vehicle could park against walls or on uneven surfaces to make wheel theft more difficult.
## Self-Preservation Options
The car might park between immovable objects, on an incline, or drop to the lowest level to thwart thieves.
## Blocks Cargo Access
After exiting, the car could nestle against a wall to block tailgate or hatch openings.
## User Choice for Security
The driver can select what to secure, cargo or wheels, before leaving the vehicle.
## Key takeaway

Ford's patent describes a system that could help parked cars detect suspicious activity and reposition themselves to prevent theft.