Ford's new AI assistant reads your owner's manual for you
Ford is rolling out an AI assistant that lets owners ask plain-language questions about their car's features, functions and diagnostic information.
Ford has begun a wider rollout of an AI assistant designed to help owners understand their car without having to dig through a printed or digital manual. According to multiple reports, the tool can answer questions about how specific features work and offer guidance on fixing issues, drawing on the car's own documentation and diagnostic data.
For most drivers, the owner's manual is something that sits in the glovebox and rarely comes out. Finding a clear answer to a simple question, such as how to adjust a particular setting or what a warning light means, can mean flicking through dozens of pages. The new assistant is intended to replace that process with something closer to asking a knowledgeable friend.
Owners can put questions to the chatbot in everyday language and receive answers relevant to their specific model. According to multiple reports, the system can also read diagnostic information from the car, which means it may be able to describe what a fault code actually means in plain terms rather than leaving the driver to search for answers elsewhere.
Ford's rollout is still in progress, so not every owner will have access straight away. If your Ford does develop a fault and you want a professional to look at it, finding a reliable garage is a sensible next step. Garage.co.uk helps drivers find a trusted independent garage and book it directly for MOTs, servicing and repairs, with no fees or commission.