I'm giving Ford another 3 years of chances...

[silverelan]

So I upgraded.

I couldn't pass up nearly $14,000 in incentives (with A/Z plan). I traded in my First Edition 2021 Job 1 for a GT 2024 with Performance Upgrade. I've had it for 3.5 years and my 4 year "Options" plan was coming to an end soon... considering my '21 was in a decent accident 60 days after purchase, and had some paint problems, needed some more body work, squeaks were starting to happen... I figured now was a good time to take the plunge.

If you know me and have read my posts (I was one of the first members of this forum), I am extremely dissatisfied in the way Ford has handled OTA rollouts and promises. I was one of the first deliveries of the Mach-E back in early Feb 2021, and was one of the first non-Ford employees to take it for a ride in Sept 2020. I have been hyper-critical of Ford and their ability to keep promises and, most importantly, within a reasonable timeframe and subsequent communication. It should also be noted that I waited MANY months for the BlueCruise 1.0 rollout after delivery, and I am in Early Access.

•3 years to rollout an electronic frunk release? Unacceptable
•1 year to START rolling out BlueCruise 1.3 OTA from public announcement? Pathetic
•1-2 years for halfway-decent PaaK improvements? Terrible

These items could have and SHOULD HAVE been solved in weeks, if not a few months. Not years. Most phone manufacturers (namely Android ones) drop support for their devices after a few years, for context. Imagine having to wait LONGER than the average life of a phone for a SINGLE meaningful update... That's just sad!

So here's where I stand... I am extremely happy with the 2024 Mustang. I love the way it looks, I love the way it drives. BlueCruise 1.3 is exactly what I was hoping for all along, and I genuinely can't imagine too many improvements with this type of system. If BC 1.4 comes along (or higher), great. But I can road trip in peace now without a constant nervous level of supervision over BC 1.0. I truly don't believe there is another vehicle out there that comes close in capability for the price (that include Level 2+ highway hands-free driving). The Equinox EV comes close I suppose, but no CarPlay/Frunk was a dealbreaker for me. Plus it doesn't look nearly as nice and the price is extremely similar. The Blazer EV doesn't have SuperCruise AND is hideous in my opinion.

I still believe Ford needs to improve on their OTA rollout speed and cadence, truly listen to customer feedback and give us more customization, AND communicate better (both the good and the bad, in a timely manner). I won't stop calling them out on this.

Next things I WILL be advocating heavily for (in order of importance to me):
•Charging Speed shown on dashboard (this should have existed since 2021)
•A better regen/power gauge rather than just a little tiny line
•UI improvements
•Car Wash Mode
•Pet Mode
•Sentry Mode
•Sound packs (chimes/propulsion sounds/etc.)... have you heard the chimes in the 2025 Mustang (ICE)??? They're SICK!

Anyways, thanks for listening. Eruption Green with the Bronze Appearance Package is by far, the most beautiful combination for this vehicle. Feast your eyes upon "Raph"!

(for those that don't get the reference, "Raph" or "Raphael" is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles known for strength (and bad temper LOL).

Here's hoping the next 3 years is better than the first 3 years!

What did the dealer give you on trade in for your FE?

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[awp0]

•1-2 years for halfway-decent PaaK improvements? Terrible

What are these halfway-decent PaaK improvements that you speak of?!

Mine works, but it's clunky and laggy. It may sound like a trivial thing to complain about, but multiple times a day I'm sitting there waiting a variable amount of time, repeatedly pressing the button, as a recurring daily frustration.

Carplay always selecting my wife's phone (when I am almost always the driver) is my second-most frequent aggravation.

Features disappearing via updates from the car and the app are pretty aggravating too, but not quite as bad.

 

[jdmrc93]

What did the dealer give you on trade in for your FE?

$22,000. My balance was about $27500 so $5500-ish rolled in. I would almost never consider doing that, but it was going to need at least a few thousand $ in work... new tires, body work (dent repairs), paint repair, new rear splash shield... Considering the nearly $14k off sticker, I just mentally told myself I'm saving about $10k in the end.

 

[jdmrc93]

What are these halfway-decent PaaK improvements that you speak of?!

If you had a Job 1, I you'd notice an improvement.

 

[Jimrpa]

It isn't running a Ryzen with Unreal Engine, unfortunately, which it should have had.

That’s why “it’s not a Mustang” ???

 

[67 Stang Convertible]

That Eruption Green with bronze is Spectacular!!! Enjoy!!!

Agree we need Car Wash and Pet Mode/Camping Mode

I am uncertain that the Job1 2021's will ever get 1.3. I believe that is why they started with 2022. We (2021's) may be SOL......

 

[Blue highway]

That green is amazing.

 

[ThunderClap]

It isn't running a Ryzen with Unreal Engine, unfortunately, which it should have had.

So what is it actually using underneath? You have any idea?

 

[jdmrc93]

So what is it actually using underneath? You have any idea?

Qualcomm Potato®
But really, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A (which powered the Galaxy S7). That is currently 8 years old. The Chinese Mach-Es have a much more powerful processor.

 

[jdmrc93]

That’s why “it’s not a Mustang” ???

Right on the nose lolol

 

[ThunderClap]

Qualcomm Potato®
But really, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A (which powered the Galaxy S7). That is currently 8 years old. The Chinese Mach-Es have a much more powerful processor.

Can it be upgraded ? Like ever? Or just like phones, it done for?

 

[jdmrc93]

Can it be upgraded ? Like ever? Or just like phones, it done for?

Not officially. I don't think it would be practical. Might be "possible", but worth it? Probably not.

 

[ThunderClap]

Not officially. I don't think it would be practical. Might be "possible", but worth it? Probably not.

There are communities that work to bring android os to many old devices. Even Comma AI runs on old SD 845. It’s all about optimization, and whats ford willing to put into it!

 

[jdmrc93]

There are communities that work to bring android os to many old devices. Even Comma AI runs on old SD 845. It’s all about optimization, and whats ford willing to put into it!

Do you see a 2012 Explorer running a modern fast interface?? LOL

 

[Xweb]

So I upgraded.

Here's hoping the next 3 years is better than the first 3 years!

Did you get an extended warranty for the original car as you had it longer than 3 years? Just curious.

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