A viral video circulating on social media alleges that a nearly new Ford Bronco stopped operating while traveling at highway speed and suggests the event may have been connected to a missed vehicle payment. The video, originally posted by Scott Lubik, shows a man standing beside a white Ford Bronco with approximately 3,000 miles on the odometer.

Investigation and Evidence

Although the incident has received widespread attention, much of what has been claimed online remains unverified. As of publication, no publicly available police report, technical analysis, lawsuit, NHTSA investigation, or official company statement has verified that the Bronco was remotely disabled because of a missed payment.

Ford offers a connected feature called Start Inhibit as part of its optional Ford Security Package on select vehicles. According to Ford’s official documentation, Start Inhibit allows an owner to remotely prevent a vehicle from being started, even if someone possesses an authorized key. However, it does not describe shutting down a running engine while the vehicle is in motion.

Remote disable technology does exist in the automotive finance industry, but it often comes from third-party devices installed by lenders, not from the vehicle manufacturer. Known as starter interrupt devices or starter interrupters, these systems have been used most commonly in some subprime auto lending.

Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.