Ford Motor Company is once again prioritizing safety with a newly published patent that could help save lives in the event of a serious vehicle collision. The patent, filed in July 2022 and published in June 2025, outlines a responder assistance system designed to detect when a vehicle occupant has been ejected during a crash—and automatically alert emergency responders. This innovation builds on Ford’s ongoing efforts to enhance occupant protection through intelligent, real-time vehicle technologies.

The system would use onboard sensors to determine whether a person’s physical position has shifted beyond the vehicle’s interior boundaries, such as during an ejection event. If such a situation is detected, the vehicle would communicate this information to emergency medical services (EMS), enabling them to respond more effectively and potentially begin life-saving care sooner. By providing critical details before first responders arrive, this system could significantly reduce delays in urgent medical treatment.

This patent is just one in a growing list of safety-focused innovations Ford has proposed. Other recent filings include an occupant health monitoring system and even an in-vehicle “triage nurse” concept that could assess a passenger’s medical condition after a crash. These technologies reflect Ford’s broader vision of using advanced sensors, AI, and vehicle connectivity to protect occupants in more comprehensive and proactive ways.

While there’s no official confirmation that this ejection-detection system will appear in a production vehicle soon, its potential to enhance post-crash emergency response is clear. Ford continues to invest in forward-thinking safety features that not only protect passengers during collisions but also support emergency teams when every second counts.