Maybe the concern is that since the car is not hardwired to a power source, unlike a garage door, it would be nice to adjust the length of time the lights are on despite a door/multiple doors being open. Less risk of battery rundown.
I think the Ford functionality is good, but if the user could adjust that setting to their comfort level, would be even better.
Personally, I would just roll the windows down and keep the doors closed. That would still air out the interior enough, UNLESS I were driving through rain/snow/mud before I parked it