Future Mustang Mach-E improvements wishlist. What's yours?

[HuntingPudel]

Gen3 GM Y-bodies (aka the Corvette) used flush door releases. The Pontiac version of the A-Special (aka the Grand Prix) used a semi-flush door release from ‘69-‘72. Neither weighed appreciably more than a “normal” door handle. In the case of the GP it weighed less than the contemporary GM door handles on similar cars from other divisions. So, aerodynamic door handles can be done and they don’t have to be complex or heavy. ??

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[Jimrpa]

There seem to be a lot of people who are very weight-conscious. Perhaps, for those people, they could offer a model with a smaller battery. The battery is the largest contributor to vehicle weight. Also, another way to save weight would be to get a model with just one motor.

 

[Jimrpa]

I’m not a fan of the lever-style Tesla door handles. Whenever I’ve used them, they seem like a potential pinch hazard and aren’t really intuitive to use.

 

[CaptainAmerikyle32]

Gen3 GM Y-bodies (aka the Corvette) used flush door releases. The Pontiac version of the A-Special (aka the Grand Prix) used a semi-flush door release from ‘69-‘72. Neither weighed appreciably more than a “normal” door handle. In the case of the GP it weighed less than the contemporary GM door handles on similar cars from other divisions. So, aerodynamic door handles can be done and they don’t have to be complex or heavy. ??

Couldn't agree any more !
Let's incorporate these styles then lol.

 

[CaptainAmerikyle32]

There seem to be a lot of people who are very weight-conscious. Perhaps, for those people, they could offer a model with a smaller battery. The battery is the largest contributor to vehicle weight. Also, another way to save weight would be to get a model with just one motor.

This would be great for the base models and maybe premium.

 

[CaptainAmerikyle32]

I’m not a fan of the lever-style Tesla door handles. Whenever I’ve used them, they seem like a potential pinch hazard and aren’t really intuitive to use.

Understood. I guess a more "static" flush-style door handle would solve this.

 

[leehinde]

This particular one is preferred because everyone knows exactly what it means.

It's nice to know why.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

This would be great for the base models and maybe premium.

Almost like there should be a RWD standard range premium. If only such a thing existed.

 

[Jimrpa]

This would be great for the base models and maybe premium.

And the GTs of course, since many GT owners seem to be very weight-conscious .

 

[Jimrpa]

Almost like there should be a RWD standard range premium. If only such a thing existed.

Actually, I’m suggesting a battery pack significantly smaller than the standard range premium. I suspect that, with a 20% lower battery capacity, they could get a 200 lb reduction with no other changes.

 

[Snakebitten]

Absolutely love the handle-less doors. They ARE part of the Mach-E brand, to me.

Ford just needs to address the dead 12V AGM scenario. There's lots of angles they could take short of changing those gorgeous doors.

 

[waysideRewlz]

Unsure if there is a thread out there in regards to improvements that current/future Mach-E owners would like to see for future Mach-E model years (specifically for the 2nd generation, anticipated in 2027).
It seems that @Ford Motor Company also checks out forums as a place for feedback on improvements they make on each Mach-E iteration, so this is the place for that discussion.
As we all know by now, the 2025 MY will bring improvements such as heat pump, ventilated seats, sport appearance package, BlueCruise 1.5, etc.
I myself am waiting to get a Mach-E Rally in the future.

Improvements/additions/wishlist I'd like to see on future Mach-E's are listed below (definitely would like to see these improvements by the 2nd generation on a Rally trim):

1. Adjustable suspension for dirt or track use.
2. Allow front & rear torque distribution adjustments.
3. Heads up display or HUD.
4. Heated steering wheel.
5. Improved efficiency and range (maybe solid state batteries by 2027?).
6. Improved motors (no overheating on demanding rides and more power).
7. 800V or higher vehicle architecture.
8. J3400/NACS plug (thought this would've made it by MY 2025).
9. Improved BlueCruise and software (this was a given).

BONUS wish list (for Rally trim, since this is how I would spec my Mach-E):

1. Unique colors/liveries for Rally trim (I like the racing stripes).
2. Unique interior (such as sporty steering wheel, sporty seats, etc).
3. Addition of a track mode & improved rally mode.
4. Simulation shift mode and legacy Ford performance vehicle sounds to make driving more engaging for us enthusiasts?

I know this is a large ask as a consumer, but I'd like to see the Mach-E Rally be competitive to the Ioniq 5 N (or TRX, if there ends up being a performance version of it), as these vehicles provide the EV/car enthusiast the best of all worlds.
As a side note, some of these improvements could also be made on other trim levels, as I know others would like to see improvements as well on the Mach-E overall.
I maybe missing some other improvements we all would like to see, but hopefully this thread will make the already great Mach-E even better with each passing year.
What would improvements would y'all like to see on future Mach-E's?

massaging seats

ability to view vehicle cameras while away from the car (similar to what Tesla has in their sentry mode)

blind spot beep if try to move toward vehicle in the blind spot (not sure if that is already in the current models - had it in my Mazda CX3)

ability to have netflix in the display while not driving (with Apple play), watch movies while at charging stations, etc... maybe just be able to screen cast to the screen while not driving...

 

[Freeze]

You may already know this but you can clean the brake rotors from time to time by switching to N and applying the brake. Not saying this will cure #5 for you but the rotors do tend to grime-up from lack of use.

Maybe a dumb question but while the car is moving, I assume.

 

[AKgrampy]

Maybe a dumb question but while the car is moving, I assume.

Yes - I do it on a long downhill

 

[HuntingPudel]

Yes - I do it on a long downhill

Or just drive it hard once in a while. My rotors are rarely rusty except after a rain. ??

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