{"id":21220,"date":"2026-09-29T18:30:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T22:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autonocion.com\/us\/?p=21220"},"modified":"2026-09-29T08:57:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T12:57:03","slug":"ford-fathom-patent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autonocion.com\/us\/ford-fathom-patent\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ford Fathom May Be A Lot More Fun Than We Thought After Seeing This Tailgate Patent"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pickup trucks are one of the most popular forms of transportation in the United States, so they are no longer just rough-and-tumble workhorses. These days, pickup trucks are for off-roading, commuting, sitting in driveways, annoying Europeans with underglow, and yeah, maybe hauling some stuff sometimes.<\/p>\n

If a recent Ford patent is to be believed, the Ford Fathom may also have another purpose: tailgating.<\/p>\n

Work station, media station, whatever you want<\/h2>\n
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Image Credit: Ford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Patent US 12,741,514 B2<\/a> shows an electric pickup truck with a cargo area that can open up to provide additional usable surfaces, either for work or fun. Ford mentions a few possible materials, including metal and polymer. Depending on your chosen setup, you could have a surface for tools, food, or working.<\/p>\n

There is also a display that can come out from the cargo area, along with fold-down body panels, which could essentially allow you to watch something while at a campsite or tailgate party. This is a really unique way to utilize the EV battery.<\/p>\n

It should also be noted that this is for the frunk, not the back.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Ford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The patent doesn’t mention the Ford Fathom, so it’s unclear if this unique tailgate concept would be on this new electric pickup truck or a future model.<\/p>\n

However, the timing seems to line up.<\/p>\n

The Fathom has been relentlessly teased by Ford<\/a> over the past year, the first in its affordable EV lineup. The Fathom manages to be under $30,000 thanks to Ford’s Universal EV Platform, which simplifies vehicle manufacturing with Unicasting and fewer components, as well as a three-pronged production system.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, this would be an optional feature. Seeing as the Ford Fathom is cheap as heck and boasting simplicity all over social media, I assume it won’t have a bunch of fun tailgate features and an extra screen. However, it’s a super fun idea that could be a great addition for those who use their trucks for tailgating and camping.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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