Not to worry, I'm done Joe. Happy New Year.Cool off guys. Statistics say that you're distracted while using electronics, no matter how large your penis is.
Not sure how this thread got to where it is.. but back to the original question.
http://www.navtv.com/MyTouch/myfordtouch.html
There is a bypass available, however it's pricey, surprisingly they want 425$ for it. I have not found anyone willing to shell out the money, so I haven't seen any reviews.
On another note, there are many more reasons for enabling the functionality than "watching movies", and I'm in the boat of thinking it's not the manufacturers responsibility to limit the functionality of the hardware WE OWN. I am unable to use third party navigation systems, or allow my passengers to enter addresses or search for way points while driving, it's crippling. My 2 cents.
Manufacturers do this so they can avoid liability for injuries others suffer at the hands of a distracted driver using their devices.
A personal injury lawyer who was representing a client who was injured because a Ford Explorer owner was messing with MFT at the time of the accident would probably sue not only the driver, but Ford. Ford has the deeper pockets. I could see them arguing that MFT is a dangerous distraction. Deeper pockets are always sued. Ford has a defense right now that it disables the more distracting portions of MFT (whether or not you agree with this). Whether you agree with this or not, this is what happens and Ford is just trying to protect itself.
Additionally, I'd be careful about bypassing these safety measures, regardless of what you think of them. You might be venturing into the territory of "disregarding a known risk." What that may mean is going from negligent to reckless - as in reckless homicide, reckless driving, etc.... which carries with it significantly more penalties. (that being said - I am not a torts or criminal lawyer so don't take any part of this post as legal advice). Think about removing a guard off a lawn-mower or something else which then injures an innocent bystander. At the very least I think it'd be real damning evidence of your negligence.
having an iPad in your front seat doesn't mean you were watching a movie from iTunes while driving... If you were a lawyer you wouldn't be representing me
We all understand WHY Ford has the restrictions, and they are the same restrictions that are some aftermarket head units as well, however I've never seen an aftermarket head unit disable navigation entry while driving, nor have I seen one that didn't have aux video input for 3rd party navigation units.
Ford should allow for removing restrictions on the devices by dealers w/ proper waivers and notarized receipt of information regarding the risks involved. Ultimately I own the hardware, and should be able to use it as I want, regardless of what you may deem a risk.
I can drive my car 50mph in a 25mph zone, even though the navigation shows that it's clearly a 25mph zone, by your logic Ford should be enforcing the speed limits and governing the cars accelerator in areas where it has the existing speed limits. If I get a ticket I'm going to sue Ford for allowing me to drive so fast. If I kill someone, their family should sue Ford for allowing me to drive so fast when the car clearly knew the speed limit.
If I remove the guard off a mower and the mowers blade flies off and cuts someones leg off, I did not use the machine as the manufacturer intended and I will be held accountable, not the manufacturer. Should the manufacturer have welded on the guard? I fail to see the logic there.
having an iPad in your front seat doesn't mean you were watching a movie from iTunes while driving... If you were a lawyer you wouldn't be representing me .
We all understand WHY Ford has the restrictions, and they are the same restrictions that are some aftermarket head units as well, however I've never seen an aftermarket head unit disable navigation entry while driving, nor have I seen one that didn't have aux video input for 3rd party navigation units.
Ford should allow for removing restrictions on the devices by dealers w/ proper waivers and notarized receipt of information regarding the risks involved. Ultimately I own the hardware, and should be able to use it as I want, regardless of what you may deem a risk.
I can drive my car 50mph in a 25mph zone, even though the navigation shows that it's clearly a 25mph zone, by your logic Ford should be enforcing the speed limits and governing the cars accelerator in areas where it has the existing speed limits. If I get a ticket I'm going to sue Ford for allowing me to drive so fast. If I kill someone, their family should sue Ford for allowing me to drive so fast when the car clearly knew the speed limit.
If I remove the guard off a mower and the mowers blade flies off and cuts someones leg off, I did not use the machine as the manufacturer intended and I will be held accountable, not the manufacturer. Should the manufacturer have welded on the guard? I fail to see the logic there
dont make assumptions about what they can and cannot prove.
The intent of my post was that YOU cannot waive a THIRD PARTIES right to sue Ford.
Look, it's possible someone might try this argument. I doubt it would work for a number of reasons though. First, its not technically feasible right now. Second, its arguably not even safe (you may have to make avoidance manuevers that require speed above the speed limit), and Finally, since no other manufacturer likely does this, its not unreasonably dangerous. The key word is what is "reasonable."
I never suggested FORD could be sued if you remove the MFT protections.
They have armies of lawyers that probably billed significant time researching this issue.
It's my opinion that Ford most certainly could be sued by a third party under a number of different product liability theories if the driver was distracted by MFT and the distraction caused an accident which injured the third party.
In my experience, it's ridiculously easy to get a case in front of a judge (even under the new caselaw of Iqbal and Twombly).
Second, the second paragraph of my original post was directed at the individuals on this thread who are contemplating hacking MFT to allow you to display movies and other things. It was meant as a friendly warning that those people personally might want to consider the ramifications. Obviously Ford cannot be held liable for an owner hacking MFT to allow them to perform functions they are not intended to. If that was unclear in my first post, this should set the record straight.
My intention was to provide some perspective to those who feel that Ford is being unreasonable.
Have a happy new Year w1kedz.
+1For anyone interested, take a look at this article on products liability:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_liability
It's my opinion that Ford most certainly could be sued by a third party under a number of different product liability theories if the driver was distracted by MFT and the distraction caused an accident which injured the third party.
In my experience, it's ridiculously easy to get a case in front of a judge (even under the new caselaw of Iqbal and Twombly). While the third party ultimately may not prevail, both sides will rack up significant legal bills. Moreso, the deep pockets ALWAYS get sued.
Second, the second paragraph of my original post was directed at the individuals on this thread who are contemplating hacking MFT to allow you to display movies and other things. It was meant as a friendly warning that those people personally might want to consider the ramifications. Obviously Ford cannot be held liable for an owner hacking MFT to allow them to perform functions they are not intended to. If that was unclear in my first post, this should set the record straight.
My intention was to provide some perspective to those who feel that Ford is being unreasonable.
as far as im concerned I've said my piece and will let others viewing this thread decide the reasonableness of Ford's actions and/or whether or not the ramifications of "hacking" MFT are worth it.
And you have confessed you are not a lawyer, so this opinion means very little.
And what experience is this? How many cases do you attempt to bring before a judge, and of those cases, how many are related to suing a vehicle manufacturer for an accident that their negligence caused?
I understood the reason for your post. However you have no experience or expertise to make the statements. There is no precedence cited that would allude anyone to believe that bypassing the restrictions would increase the "amount of negligence" charged for an accident. And as I stated above, there are numerous reasons that are perfectly legitimate and legal for bypassing the restrictions.
A perspective I feel you are unqualified to offer
Happy New Year to you and your family! I myself am hoping that 2012 brings better fortune to all than 2011 did.
Driving isnt a "right" so grow up and stop acting like it is. And yes, the state can tell you what you can and can not do when driving, and can deny you the provision to drive (revoke your driver's license).
The state knows best, right. At one time there were independent people in this country.
When someone figures out how to disable for my passenger (or myself if i so choose) please post. I will do same.
There are numerous posts that explain the current two options. Coastaletech.com has their my touch lockpick, and nav-tv has the mytouch vim. Price and options say the lockpick is the better option.
Lockpick = $319 (USD)
Nav-tv VIM = $424 (USD)
You can better believe that MFT is recording everything you do and a timestamp of when it is done (same thing goes for iTunes and iPads). Black Boxes in cars are very sophisticated. Keep in mind that the burden of proof in civil cases is normally a preponderance of the evidence (e.g., more than a 50% chance). That means a lawyer only has to convince a jury that there was a 50.1% probability that you were watching a movie. That's in contrast to the reasonable doubt standard for criminal cases. The point being - dont make assumptions about what they can and cannot prove. There may be witnessess as well (e.g., a car behind you, passengers, etc...)