Mach e GTPE Loosing power after just 5sec and even less after just 2 fast corners

[Anto]

I got a GTPE at the beginning of October one of the first. Very happy about looking comfort handling driving..than I discovered by myself driving it this 5 sec rule..I couldn't belive it..the problem is is not just 5sec full power but even if you push for a couple o turns having some fun and sport driving without floor for 5 sec but 2 or 3 second at the time the car die after 2 turns and is very bad..cancel all the good there are (looking, handling etc..)
Who buys a GT or more like me a GTPE for 70k buy for Performance and you can not have just 2 turns in a row and the car dies is inaceptble like Edmunds says ..IT IS A PERFORMANCE MODEL WHAT IS THE POINT?
Any way Ford was measleading with the marketing of the car didn't mention this at all. If I knew probably I wasn't order one and saved the money for a Tesla Y performance that I never liked and looks like a Fish/Panda mix? handle bad but at least push hard and it is fun.
Very bad for Ford unfair for customer..if Ford wasn't able to make a decent performance ev yet should have waited longer and improve his technology and most of all should have not betrayed his customers.
I just hope that seeing all the complains Ford can act software wise and fix this problem even if will cost them some money in warranty because some battery will go bad but they will have to fix the damage they create to customer like me and many other will find this big problem that will be the major part of people that buy a GTPE becouse you buy for PERFORMANCE!!!!!

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[Anto]

Very disappointing, it is an amazing car under many aspects but this 5sec limitation is a really big downpoint. You don't feel it in normal or sporty driving but when you want really push it or you track the car it is frustrating at least and if you buy a GT Performance you want performance what Ford was thinking when charge you 70k?

Anyway does the Model y Performance have the same limitation? I heard about Tesla overheat easy and reduces power after a little too. Maybe they did more smart and don't let pass from 100% to 50% of power in just 5sec like Mach-e..but no matter what they have this problem too..it is an ev problem even Porche has.

Anyway I hope with air update Ford can do something with the software to at least smooth this problem. Already is sure the the 2022 Mach e models will came with more usable battery 91kw instead 88kw and fast charging up to 90% now is 80%.
And this is just software updates so maybe they will figure it out how to smooth this very bad 5sec.
I think Ford is playing very conservative because is the first EV (charge slower than Tesla and have this stupid 5sec) just because they are scared and don't want push and than damage the battery and have to pay because under warranty (5 years 100k of at least 80% max capacity) Tesla is more confident(even if some of their car blow up for the heat sometimes?.. I think Ford could also do but doesn't want at least for now take the risk
I own a Mach e GT Performance and I can tell drives amazing the magnerize suspension let you take the corner in excellent.. way looks very good no like a Panda T .. BUT BUT there are the stupid 5sec and when the car doesn't want to go anymore and has to rest fo 5/10sec depends how hard you pushed before is very bad overall owhen Ford are marketing as a serius Performance car

 

[Scooby24]

Weren't getting enough attention in the other thread so you decided to make your own?

 

[Cptmorgemaker]

Very disappointing, it is an amazing car under many aspects but this 5sec limitation is a really big downpoint. You don't feel it in normal or sporty driving but when you want really push it or you track the car it is frustrating at least and if you buy a GT Performance you want performance what Ford was thinking when charge you 70k?

Anyway does the Model y Performance have the same limitation? I heard about Tesla overheat easy and reduces power after a little too. Maybe they did more smart and don't let pass from 100% to 50% of power in just 5sec like Mach-e..but no matter what they have this problem too..it is an ev problem even Porche has.

Anyway I hope with air update Ford can do something with the software to at least smooth this problem. Already is sure the the 2022 Mach e models will came with more usable battery 91kw instead 88kw and fast charging up to 90% now is 80%.
And this is just software updates so maybe they will figure it out how to smooth this very bad 5sec.
I think Ford is playing very conservative because is the first EV (charge slower than Tesla and have this stupid 5sec) just because they are scared and don't want push and than damage the battery and have to pay because under warranty (5 years 100k of at least 80% max capacity) Tesla is more confident(even if some of their car blow up for the heat sometimes?.. I think Ford could also do but doesn't want at least for now take the risk
I own a Mach e GT Performance and I can tell drives amazing the magnerize suspension let you take the corner in excellent.. way looks very good no like a Panda T .. BUT BUT there are the stupid 5sec and when the car doesn't want to go anymore and has to rest fo 5/10sec depends how hard you pushed before is very bad overall owhen Ford are marketing as a serius Performance car

You joined a forum 18 hrs ago and decided to post a thread prior to searching or reading through any other posts or thread. Use the search. There are plenty of post on this concern.

 

[Maquis]

There’s a big difference between “loosing power” and “losing power”! ?

 

[Anto]

Weren't getting enough attention in the other thread so you decided to make your own?

Sorry I'm not a forum expert and I found the other to dispersive.
I really upset about this problem and then in the other thread they are focusing on 1/4 mile that I'm interested in but for me is not the bigger problem becouse at the end in real life you don't feel to much and anyway apart the trap speed the final time is not horrble because launchs fast enough and you floor until the end and so you feel less but for me is the loosing of power after just two fast cornering that I hate. I hate when you release.the accelerator than push again after the corner and the car is dead or at max with 200hp left?
I see you have a GT how is your experience?
Thanks

 

[Scooby24]

It's fantastic. What you're wanting is available with unbridled extend. Shoulda read the manual.

 

[Anto]

There’s a big difference between “loosing power” and “losing power”! ?

You joined a forum 18 hrs ago and decided to post a thread prior to searching or reading through any other posts or thread. Use the search. There are plenty of post on this concern.

Thanks Like you can see I'm not a exspert
Anyway I didn't think was a problem if someone want to participate can do if not ignore.

 

[Anto]

It's fantastic. What you're wanting is available with unbridled extend. Shoulda read the manual.

The problem of unbridled extend is that reduce the power since the beginning you have 3/4 of power available and you can start it just when the car is in perfect cooling condition

 

[Maquis]

Thanks Like you can see I'm not a exspert
Anyway I didn't think was a problem if someone want to participate can do if not ignore.

Please don’t be offended by my comment. I try to make folks smile.

When I’ve attempted humor in the past, I’ve been told “don’t quit your day job.” ?

 

[Scooby24]

The problem of unbridled extend is that reduce the power since the beginning you have 3/4 of power available and you can start it just when the car is in perfect cooling condition

It is what it is. Whining about it with yet another thread isn't going to change it

 

[dtbaker61]

You don't feel it in normal or sporty driving but when you want really push it or you track the car it is frustrating at least

if you really want to track the car, you are going to HAVE to modify at least two things and give up the Warranty on drivetrain and battery. But you're giving that up if you track it anyway.

1. hack the top speed cap, unless you are ok knowing the hard cap is all ya got on the back straight.

2. improve the battery cooling... drastically, to dump more heat under full current. or, hack the temp parameter to allow higher cell temps knowing it will limit battery life... maybe drastically.

 

[Anto]

Please don’t be offended by my comment. I try to make folks smile.

When I’ve attempted humor in the past, I’ve been told “don’t quit your day job.” ?

No problem man actually please correct my grammar..one because I write fast and don't review second and most important? because I'm italian and I need to improve my english??

 

[Anto]

It is what it is. Whining about it with yet another thread isn't going to change it

Right I was thinking this we have to use to..I still really like the car I have to digest this flaw that for me is the only big one. But you know when you wait for a car so long and you think it is the one.. spend 70k on it

if you really want to track the car, you are going to HAVE to modify at least two things and give up the Warranty on drivetrain and battery. But you're giving that up if you track it anyway.

1. hack the top speed cap, unless you are ok knowing the hard cap is all ya got on the back straight.

2. improve the battery cooling... drastically, to dump more heat under full current. or, hack the temp parameter to allow higher cell temps knowing it will limit battery life... maybe drastically.

Better sell it at this point. So I will have to deal with this or if I can not sell it trying not to lose to much. But for now I still like the car. Anyway I don't think if you track it when is stock you lose the warranty. Ford even advertise the GTPE as a track car and give you even a track mode with unbridled extend

 

[RedStallion]

You don't really think Ford acted arbitrary or capriciously limiting the power. Over 1000A is drawn from the battery at maximum acceleration. So perhaps Ford thought that you wouldn't appreciate if the battery died after a day of crazy driving. Or perhaps they didn't want you starting fire after the tenth loop.

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