By Andrew Ganz
Monday, Oct 6th, 2008 @ 1:34 pm

Ford is introducing a new programmable key that will allow parents to pre-set speed and audio controls for younger drivers. To be standard on the 2010 Focus and available on a number of other Ford, Mercury and Lincoln products, the MyKey system is designed to discourage teenagers from unsafe driving.
Parents can program the key through the vehicle’s message center trip computer. There are several different options and levels of control that include seat belt reminders (such as a radio that stays on mute until the belt is buckled), top speed limiters, speed warning chimes at preset intervals, radio sound set to a maximum output of 44 percent and disabling deactivation of safety aids such as traction control, parking aids and blind spot assistance.

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