Door Opening on the Highway!

[rcechinel]

Yeah... I don't transport animals loose in the car... they could become a distraction and interfere with my view/driving/ability to pay attention. I take the necessary precautions.

Unbelievable!

Did we find a Ford version of a Tesla worshipper? ?

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[jojomontag]

Unbelievable!

Did we find a Ford version of a Tesla worshiper? ?

Yes, in the OP... I love my Mach E. Would I be upset if a door opened on its own? Absolutely. But would I worry about someone (or my pet) falling out? Not at all.

And to say that someone who expects the worst and prepares accordingly is a Tesla worshipper shows you really don't know what you are talking about... most of those accidents that were reported were the fault of the drivers not doing what they should have been doing. Tesla worshippers blame Tesla when things go bad, just like this thread.

 

[jojomontag]

Yes, in the OP... I love my Mach E. Would I be upset if a door opened on its own? Absolutely. But would I worry about someone (or my pet) falling out? Not at all.

And to say that someone who expects the worst and prepares accordingly is a Tesla worshipper shows you really don't know what you are talking about... most of those accidents that were reported were the fault of the drivers not doing what they should have been doing. Tesla worshippers blame Tesla when things go bad, just like this thread.

And just for clarity, in the 80s, when I was about 5 years old, my door (rear passenger) on a Caprice Classic opened while we were on a curve on a country highway. I didn't fall out. Why? Because I was wearing my seltbelt. Why? Because my parents beat my little behind if I took it off.

 

[RhodyGT]

You're right, tragic things don't happen when everything is perfect. Tragedy, by the truest definition, indicates that someone had too much confidence in something. We should never have too much confidence in anything, which is why we should follow the law and wear seatbelts. And ensure our children wear them... properly. If we can't do that, then we deserve to fall out if the door latch fails... or fly through the windshield if the brakes fail. Why do we always have to pin all the blame on someone else when we fail to take as many precautions as possible.

Remember, cars are made by humans. When you find a perfect human designing and making cars, then you can skirt all the other safety features and not worry.

and laws are made by humans too so just following the law isn’t going to save you…

 

[jojomontag]

and laws are made by humans too so just following the law isn’t going to save you…

True... didn't say they would, but again, everyone misses the point. The OP said someone could have fallen out when the door opened. I simply said that wouldn't happen if that person were wearing a seatbelt. It's a simple cause/effect. Everyone else is trying to turn it into a bunch of other issues.

And while laws are made by humans, many of those laws are based on hundreds of studies and scenarios. Wearing a seatbelt could actually harm you in specific situations, which is why vehicle emergency kits include a special knife to cut the seatbelt. But in most cases, such as a door flying open, a seatbelt would save you.

 

[rcechinel]

most of those accidents that were reported were the fault of the drivers not doing what they should have been doing

OP WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE DOOR OPENED!!! What's happening here? Am I being pranked? ?
Anyways, I rest my case. Feel free to have the last word on the matter. Life is too short.

 

[jojomontag]

OP WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THE DOOR OPENED!!! What's happening here? Am I being pranked? ?
Anyways, I rest my case. Feel free to have the last word on the matter. Life is too short.

Again, out of context and overlooking a basic qualifier... enjoy your empty victory. And, of course, equating apples to oranges. There was no accident. No harm caused; just concern. And if there were an accident in which someone fell out, it would only be partially Ford's fault. Some guilt would fall on the person who failed to buckle up.

And you're right, life is too short for those who lack the sense to live it responsibly.

 

[RhodyGT]

Again, out of context and overlooking a basic qualifier... enjoy your empty victory. And, of course, equating apples to oranges. There was no accident. No harm caused; just concern. And if there were an accident in which someone fell out, it would only be partially Ford's fault. Some guilt would fall on the person who failed to buckle up.

And you're right, life is too short for those who lack the sense to live it responsibly.

This thread has really gone off the rails. Regardless if anyone was wearing a seatbelt, the door opening on the highway is a major issue for Ford and opens them up to a huge liability. Wearing a seatbelt will not necessarily save you as you state that it absolutely will. A seatbelt is a safety device to “help” you try to survive an accident. It is not a guarantee. The seatbelt could fail. There are so many things that could happen which is the point you are missing. If the door opened and someone did fall out, Ford would be at fault regardless if the seatbelt was on or not. The door never should have opened in the first place. That’s the initial cause and Ford would be screwed.

My purpose for posting about this issue was to give everyone a heads up about a potential issue. Others have posted about door sensor issues and it stands to reason they could potentially experience the same thing we did.

I have notified NHTSA and the Ford social media person contacted me directly for some info. I will report back what they say and if we can come to a resolution of this issue so others can learn from this experience.

 

[strangeengine]

For the Taurus we had complaints about the seeking radio not seeking good enough and that was about it

That car was a truly gigantic POS, though, so the radio issue didn't really stand out.

 

[Gimme_my_MME]

I can assure you this is being given the utmost attention

 

[ripperAZ]

That car was a truly gigantic POS, though, the radio issue didn't really stand out.

LOL
From The Edsel To the Pinto to the xR4ti Merkur Ford has crafted a lot of creepy utilitarian vehicles for mass consumption. It is what it is. The Taurus crown Vic and the town car one year in the 80s comprised about 8% of the vehicles ? on American roads discounting trucks

we Sold a lot of them and they weren’t great but they did what some Americans needed

I had a Taurus SHO demo car for six months that was pretty nice until I spit out the transmission. Lol. Fix or repair daily. FORD

 

[Cm12]

Again, out of context and overlooking a basic qualifier... enjoy your empty victory. And, of course, equating apples to oranges. There was no accident. No harm caused; just concern. And if there were an accident in which someone fell out, it would only be partially Ford's fault. Some guilt would fall on the person who failed to buckle up.

And you're right, life is too short for those who lack the sense to live it responsibly.

I wish I knew what it was like to be you and never have anything go other than exactly how you planned it.

 

[strangeengine]

I had a Taurus SHO demo car for six months that was pretty nice until I spit out the transmission. Lol. Fix or repair daily. FORD

The SHO was impressive, I'll give you that. The Yamaha-tweaked V8 was bad ass.

 

[RhodyGT]

Its been a week since I posted this an no word from NHTSA or anyone meaningful at Ford that can address the situation. Had one additional door opening event since the highway event but luckily the latest one was while parked. Door fault warning persists at each power up. We have noticed that once parked and powered off and doors lock with walk away that the exterior lights stay illuminated for an extended time. Well beyond the time we set in the car. Not sure if the door senor issue is faking out the timer and keeping the lights on longer. More to come...

 

[SnBGC]

Its been a week since I posted this an no word from NHTSA or anyone meaningful at Ford that can address the situation. Had one additional door opening event since the highway event but luckily the latest one was while parked. Door fault warning persists at each power up. We have noticed that once parked and powered off and doors lock with walk away that the exterior lights stay illuminated for an extended time. Well beyond the time we set in the car. Not sure if the door senor issue is faking out the timer and keeping the lights on longer. More to come...

The door fault warning at each start means there is a fault that should be looked at. Is your car still under warranty? If so, your dealer should be able to diagnose and repair.

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