diff --git a/selfdrive/car/ford/fordcan.py b/selfdrive/car/ford/fordcan.py
index af80894ff8..c3f6e74651 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/ford/fordcan.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/ford/fordcan.py
@@ -6,23 +6,14 @@ HUDControl = car.CarControl.HUDControl
 
 def create_lka_msg(packer):
   """
-  Creates a CAN message for the Ford LKA Command.
+  Creates an empty CAN message for the Ford LKA Command.
 
   This command can apply "Lane Keeping Aid" manoeuvres, which are subject to the PSCM lockout.
 
   Frequency is 20Hz.
   """
 
-  values = {
-    "LkaDrvOvrrd_D_Rq": 0,              # driver override level? [0|3]
-    "LkaActvStats_D2_Req": 0,           # action [0|7]
-    "LaRefAng_No_Req": 0,               # angle [-102.4|102.3] degrees
-    "LaRampType_B_Req": 0,              # Ramp speed: 0=Smooth, 1=Quick
-    "LaCurvature_No_Calc": 0,           # curvature [-0.01024|0.01023] 1/meter
-    "LdwActvStats_D_Req": 0,            # LDW status [0|7]
-    "LdwActvIntns_D_Req": 0,            # LDW intensity [0|3], shake alert strength
-  }
-  return packer.make_can_msg("Lane_Assist_Data1", CANBUS.main, values)
+  return packer.make_can_msg("Lane_Assist_Data1", CANBUS.main, {})
 
 
 def create_lat_ctl_msg(packer, lca_rq: int, ramp_type: int, precision: int, path_offset: float, path_angle: float,