05/23/22 Build Week Chat

[Reign of Ravens]

Recall parts? The news outlets today reported that the recall would be resolved by an over the air software update. Is there more to this recall than what I’ve been reading in the news?

It's probably a matter of a temporary fix (software) and permanent (part replacement). The problem seems to be a part that transfers power from the battery to the motor, and transfers power from the plug back to the battery. It can overheat, and I presume, break down. The actual part needs to be replaced for a permanent fix. However, Ford can probably mitigate a failure of the part by limiting power output and charging speeds. I would not be surprised if they issue a software update for affected vehicles that reduces acceleration potential and slows down fast charger speeds, and then notes that they'll need the big service to be performed to restore specifications to what was originally advertised.


On the tracker front, batch 6103, production reportedly started 6/12 and isn't completed yet, despite modules being populated. Being 11/300 and seeing people with later numbers already shipping, I think that number doesn't mean much as far as production order. Given the speed we're seeing, Im hopeful for a ship-out starting late this week or early next week. I've got an extra 3-6 weeks' worth of waiting over most of you as the car takes a boat ride over the Pacific Ocean...

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[TylerLew434]

I'm much less enthused to track my rail car now but, car is in Marietta Pennsylvania as of 2am.

My dealer said the car should be headed to the port of Wilmington Delaware before being loaded on a truck to be driven to northern Virginia.

Of course this all is meaningless now since I can't drive the thing home lol

 

[FLmac]

I'm much less enthused to track my rail car now but, car is in Marietta Pennsylvania as of 2am.

My dealer said the car should be headed to the port of Wilmington Delaware before being loaded on a truck to be driven to northern Virginia.

Of course this all is meaningless now since I can't drive the thing home lol

I was so excited and looking at rail maps and everything on Monday. Yesterday I didn’t even call to see where my car was. Does it really matter?

 

[Gold]

Finally...after a 17 day wait "In Production", it moved to built. I guess they were waiting for the part or the ok to continue to move forward. Either way, I think I'll be ok with the recall issue...

I was in week 5/23 Build 6074 85/305.

 

[jason330i]

FYI, the latest from the recall thread indicates a software solution.
In fact, those of us that made the cutoff and are not recalled, only got a software update. No new hardware.
At least this should be an easier fix than replacing the HVBJB.


“Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production:

The updated SOBDMC software and BECM software was introduced into production on May 25, 2022.”

 

[FLmac]

FYI, the latest from the recall thread indicates a software solution.
In fact, those of us that made the cutoff and are not recalled, only got a software update. No new hardware.
At least this should be an easier fix than replacing the HVBJB.


“Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production:

The updated SOBDMC software and BECM software was introduced into production on May 25, 2022.”

Interesting. I had understood it was a new part. I guess software changes can shut down a line.

 

[KennyPratt42]

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/recall-details-posted-on-nhtsa-website.18728/

Yeah this makes me feel significantly different about having a car that was started on the 24th and part of the recall. If it’s true that it’s only a software difference between our cars and those a few hours later and that the update will be available at the dealer in July there really shouldn’t be much, if any impact.

 

[Godawgs]

Same here for batch 6074 #65/305

Finally showing built as of yesterday but not yet shipped.

 

[NicMMEinVA]

MME RT1 ordered 11/7 production week 5/23 batch 6133 88/571 delayed until yesterday finally saw modules. Today got official notice it is built and shipped!! Arrival 8/3-8/9 to Virginia. No recall so I am feeling grateful for the production hold as I believe it resulted in my car being fixed before being shipped.

So now how do I stalk the rail car?? ? Sticker says RAIL but where do I get my rail car number?

 

[Gold]

FYI, the latest from the recall thread indicates a software solution.
In fact, those of us that made the cutoff and are not recalled, only got a software update. No new hardware.
At least this should be an easier fix than replacing the HVBJB.


“Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production:

The updated SOBDMC software and BECM software was introduced into production on May 25, 2022.”

That's weird it was only a software change. My car was "In Production" for 17 days. I assumed they were waiting for a part. Maybe they were checking that the software fixed the issue....No clue

 

[Caulk-E]

Why is his statement misleading when it comes from the direct source and the CNBC article quotes a spokesman which may or may not be his exact words. I find your info a little misleading.

The exact dealer bulletin says Q3 for a solution. That’s July 1st or later timeframe. The “and/or” in the bulletin implies possible hardware change.

Well the solution is here. The implication of a possible hardware fix was misleading when it’s just a software update to fix the issue.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/recall-details-posted-on-nhtsa-website.18728/

 

[TonyaE]

I'm much less enthused to track my rail car now but, car is in Marietta Pennsylvania as of 2am.

My dealer said the car should be headed to the port of Wilmington Delaware before being loaded on a truck to be driven to northern Virginia.

Of course this all is meaningless now since I can't drive the thing home lol

I’m hoping cars on the dealer lots get priority. They want to sell you your car. ??

 

[voxel]

Well the solution is here. The implication of a possible hardware fix was misleading when it’s just a software update to fix the issue.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/recall-details-posted-on-nhtsa-website.18728/

Considering that the Mach-E GTPE pushes 350+ kW of power on hard accelerating according to data logs I've seen on this forum.. I suspect the software fix will cripple it. I'm hoping for a hardware fix in the future for the GTPE I have on order.

For the Premium AWD.. I don't care. It has smaller motors and probably smaller inverters so it won't draw as much power.

 

[TonyaE]

Finally...after a 17 day wait "In Production", it moved to built. I guess they were waiting for the part or the ok to continue to move forward. Either way, I think I'll be ok with the recall issue...

I was in week 5/23 Build 6074 85/305.

That’s so weird. I was in the same batch as you. 211/305 built 5/27. Mine was premium ERWD. I think AWD takes longer???‍

 

[FLmac]

MME RT1 ordered 11/7 production week 5/23 batch 6133 88/571 delayed until yesterday finally saw modules. Today got official notice it is built and shipped!! Arrival 8/3-8/9 to Virginia. No recall so I am feeling grateful for the production hold as I believe it resulted in my car being fixed before being shipped.

So now how do I stalk the rail car?? ? Sticker says RAIL but where do I get my rail car number?

I’ve had luck with ford chat to find out about the train to KC. Once it gets to KC then it will get on another train. I think VA goes by Norfolk Southern. Ford chat can give you rail car number and then you can call the automated 800 number for Norfolk to get the mostly exact location.
They are shipping fast. I’m in the same batch and saw modules yesterday, so maybe I’ll see shipped today too!

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