Possibly Buy Mach-E Premium RWD

[George]

We are strongly considering buying a Mach-E Premium RWD (big battery). We’ll be asking the salesman these questions shortly, but I’d really like to hear answers from actual owners like you folks! If any of you have a few moments to answer these questions we’d much appreciate your time. Thanks!

• Realistically, how much range can we expect at temperatures of 40F, 72F, and 100F, with reasonable levels of climate control and pretty-conservative driving style?
• We can use Tesla Superchargers now (if we have the NACS adaptor), right? Does the adaptor limit charging speed?
• We can still use Electrify America, EVgo, Chargepoint, etc, right? That is, Ford striking a deal with Tesla didn’t PO Electrify America or something crazy like that, right?
• How hot does the frunk get in 95-degree weather? On the one hand, it’s not ventilated, so it should be hotter than outside, but on the other hand, it’s not exposed to sunlight either, so hmmm…
• Please tell me about the reliability or not of your Mach-E…?

Thanks again!

I can't provide useful information to your top 4 bullets. However, regarding the reliability question, I do have the Premium RWD and have 3 years and 28,000 miles on it. Not a single problem in any area, and not a dime spent on any type of repairs/maintenance. Only in the shop for a few software updates that could not be done via OTA. Looking like I will get ~40,000 miles on the original tires ! Great experience with this car.

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[Tampamike]

You cannot 'coast' down the hill in 1Pedal. If you take your foot off the accelerator the car stops.

True. That doesn’t mean you must deactivate 1PD to back up down hill. It works the same way in 1PD downhill as on the flat. It won’t go forward on the flat by lifting your foot off the pedal either.

 

[ChehRob]

The first time I experienced this I had passengers to board and others waiting for me to get down that very narrow, steep driveway, and off the sidewalk, as well as avoiding cars on the narrow street. It was also dark. Later I thought it out, and have done better since. I recommend that people try this in daylight when they can do it without all of those distractions.

 

[Mr88cet]

We are strongly considering buying a Mach-E Premium RWD (big battery). …

You guys have been waaaay helpful, so thanks a bunch for the replies/answers/perspectives!

A few more leftover details I’d like to hear about:

• Regarding the seat/mirror/driver profiles, does it automatically adjust based upon your key (be it phone or key FOB)? That is, does it recognize who’s in the driver’s seat, and automatically choose your profile?
• (Apologies if I’m repeating myself; I thought I asked this but I can’t find my ask of it.) If you’re using the non-BlueCruise steering-control/lane-centering feature (I forgot Ford’s buzzword for that feature), it screws up, and you override it by turning the wheel. Question: Does that cause it to disengage the steering-control feature? Tesla has the notion that either you or Autopilot is steering the car, and if you correct its steering, it disengages Autopilot and switches over to you driving. Hyundai’s system (at least on the rental we had a few years ago) has no such distinction; both you and the computer are always simultaneously steering, and if you correct it, you always win, but doing so doesn’t cause it to disconnect; it continues to assist your steering. You don’t have to remember to reengage it.

 

[Gloff]

You guys have been waaaay helpful, so thanks a bunch for the replies/answers/perspectives!

A few more leftover details I’d like to hear about:

• Regarding the seat/mirror/driver profiles, does it automatically adjust based upon your key (be it phone or key FOB)? That is, does it recognize who’s in the driver’s seat, and automatically choose your profile?
• (Apologies if I’m repeating myself; I thought I asked this but I can’t find my ask of it.) If you’re using the non-BlueCruise steering-control/lane-centering feature (I forgot Ford’s buzzword for that feature), it screws up, and you override it by turning the wheel. Question: Does that cause it to disengage the steering-control feature? Tesla has the notion that either you or Autopilot is steering the car, and if you correct its steering, it disengages Autopilot and switches over to you driving. Hyundai’s system (at least on the rental we had a few years ago) has no such distinction; both you and the computer are always simultaneously steering, and if you correct it, you always win, but doing so doesn’t cause it to disconnect; it continues to assist your steering. You don’t have to remember to reengage it.

Yes, a profile can be linked to a key. I've found that if you both have a key in the car, it's not always correct as to which person is driving. The functionality works best when there's only one key in the car.

Adaptive Cruise with Lane Centering.

The lane centering will reengage following a manual correction, you don't have to turn it back on. The cruise functionality will allow higher speed overrides (i.e. you hit the throttle, you override the cruise control, when you release the throttle, it returns to the previous set speed). Like all cruise controls, it will turn off if you hit the brake or the cancel button.

 

[Mr88cet]

I can't provide useful information to your top 4 bullets. However, regarding the reliability question, I do have the Premium RWD and have 3 years and 28,000 miles on it. Not a single problem in any area, and not a dime spent on any type of repairs/maintenance. Only in the shop for a few software updates that could not be done via OTA. Looking like I will get ~40,000 miles on the original tires ! Great experience with this car.

Ah, good thoughts on all topics, and good point regarding the tires! Thanks.

 

[Mr88cet]

Yes, a profile can be linked to a key. …

The lane centering will reengage following a manual correction, you don't have to turn it back on. ….

Excellent info! Thanks, Gloff!

 

[Mr88cet]

You guys have been waaaay helpful, so thanks a bunch for the replies/answers/perspectives!

A few more leftover details I’d like to hear about: …

Oh, one more: Does the Premium trim have auto-on/off, rain-sensing wipers?

 

[Tomm]

My 2023 premium does have rain sensing

 

[Mr88cet]

My 2023 premium does have rain sensing

Great! I presumed so, but thanks for confirming that.

 

[Mr88cet]

We are strongly considering buying a Mach-E Premium RWD (big battery). …

According to PlugShare, when I told it I drive a Mach-E, the Tesla Superchargers at the Buccee’s in Katy TX and Bastrop TX do not show up in the app. I’m a little surprised to see that.

In fact, I’m not seeing evidence that any Tesla Supercharger is available, so perhaps I failed to setup the PlugShare app correctly. I tried downloading the FordPass app, but it requires me to enter a VIN (haven’t purchased yet).

Best you folks can tell, are those stations available? Have any of you perhaps used them yourselves?

Can any of you tell me the address of a for-sure-available Tesla Supercharger (anywhere in the USA), so that I can confirm my PlugShare setup?

 

[Mr88cet]

According to PlugShare, when I told it I drive a Mach-E, the Tesla Superchargers at the Buccee’s in Katy TX and Bastrop TX show up as not available. … In fact, I’m not seeing evidence that any Tesla Supercharger is available, so perhaps I failed to setup the PlugShare app correctly.

I downloaded the Better Route Planner app, told it I have a Mach-E, including having a NACS adaptor, and it does show Tesla Superchargers (plenty of them). However, I don’t know for sure whether that app is smart enough to factor in which charging stations really are compatible with Mach-E. That, as opposed to just assuming that having a NACS adaptor is itself sufficient.

Hmmm…

 

[Mr88cet]

I downloaded the Better Route Planner app, told it I have a Mach-E, including having a NACS adaptor, and it does show Tesla Superchargers (plenty of them). However, I don’t know for sure whether that app is smart enough to factor in which charging stations really are compatible with Mach-E. That, as opposed to just assuming that having a NACS adaptor is itself sufficient.

Aha! I know for sure of a small, not-so-fancy Tesla Supercharger site in Columbus TX, and that one does not show up in Better Route Planner. So, unless they tore that site down (not true as of a couple months ago), that is at least a fair sign that BRP is smart enough to show the compatible sites.

 

[Mr88cet]

… Minor concerns are bouncy ride for back seat riders PAAK and car play connectivity glitches.

Can you tell me more about the CarPlay connectivity issues you’ve experienced?

 

[VaporTrails]

Thanks for the reply, VaporTrails.

My off-the-cuff recollection, from Out-of-Spec Reviews, is that the Mach-E’s charging curve starts out pretty quick, but unlike the Ioniq 5 and EV6, tails off substantially after 10-15 minutes.

That has also been my experience. 160kw for 2-3 min, 140kw for 10 min, then slow ramp down to 80-85% where it really slows down. I have twice not had quite enough time to eat, and several times I soared past my target charge as I was rounding up kids. I have yet to experience boredom waiting for the car to charge. It isn’t perfect, but it is adequate for my use-case.

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