General Information
- MAKE
- Ford
- MODEL YEAR
- 2021
- MODEL & TRIM
- Mach-E Premium 4x
- COLOR
- Infinite Blue
- Standard Range / Extended Range
- Extended Range
- AWD / RWD
- AWD
- MODS - SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
- In an effort to slightly lower the car, I installed the GT version springs. This dropped the car 1/2" but what I was not expecting was the ride. The constant bouncing I had in the rear was reduced but not gone. I decided to go all the way and replace the front struts and rear shock with the GT versions. With the slightly lowered suspension and the slightly larger tires I put on, I was able to reduce the large gap in the wheel well.
- MODS - WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES
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This is a 5000 lb car and it needs a much larger/wider set of wheels and tires. I am not concerned at all about range on this car so loosing 10%-15% is not a problem. The OEM 225/55/19 tires are terrible at handling and are only on the car to gain maximum range. The OEM wheels are narrow at 19"x7" and are heavy. I had Terrance at Signature Wheels build me a set of Precision Series SV706 wheels in gloss black. I went with a staggered setup of 20"x8.5" up front and 20"x10" in the rear. I have been a Michelin guy for many years and their Pilot series are my favorite. I went with the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 255/45/20's up front and 295/40/20's in the rear.
This completely changed the way the car handles. It feels so much more planted and the steering is much sharper compared to the vagueness it had before. These tires are also quieter and have a higher load rating. Even though I went with much larger wheels and tires, I saved a total of 15 lbs weight (unsprung) since the Signature wheels were much lighter than the OEM wheels.
Painted the gray area on all four rotors satin black so they would look better behind black wheels.
- MODS - EXTERIOR
- Removed front license plate bracket and replaced with body colored plugs. Replaced the gloss black fender mouldings with ones I had painted Infinite Blue. Removed the Mach-E badges on the doors. Tinted all the reflectors with 20% film. Replaced rear license plate with a Reviver electronic license plate. Removed frunk divider. Drilled two 2" access holes (then capped them) above the LVB positive and negative connections in the frunk per Dan's DIY. Eliminated the Pedestrian Audio Alert sound and back up beeping by replacing the speaker with a resistor. Rewired the pony puddle lamps to come on anytime a door is open or the car is remotely unlocked. All exterior paint treated with Ceramic Pro 9H ceramic coating.
- MODS - INTERIOR
- Windshield and glass roof 70%, front door windows 50%, rear door and hatch windows 20%. Replaced factory floor mats with Lloyds Ultimat mats in the front, rear and cargo area. Completely sound deadened the interior with both Dynamat and Dynaliner in the doors, floor, cargo area and rear quarter panels. Added ambient lighting in the rear door storage area to match the lighting in the front doors. I only use the ice blue color for my ambient lighting so installed ice blue LED's in the rear doors. Had Exclusive Steering custom make a steering wheel all leather with space gray trim in the lower section and space gray stitching. Added NAVIKS motion lockout bypass device. Added shade for glass roof from Tesmanian and a full canvas protection setup for the rear cargo carpet from CanvasBack. Added hatch release button in the inside of the car at the front of the console just below the subwoofer remote volume control. Added a wireless phone charger mount under armrest.
- MODS - IN-CAR ELECTRONICS
- Replaced OEM sub with a JL Audio 400 watt powered sub and installed it in the lower cargo area under the floor. Added a remote volume control for the sub at the front of the console.
- MODS - SOFTWARE / TUNE / PROGRAMMER
- Disabled double honk when car is on and you get out with the key fob or phone in your pocket.
