it’s not a problem until it’s all of the sudden a problem.
The difference for me though is I will more than likely give a 350 mile drive to Anchorage a go this summer with the new part. Even though I did not worry driving around town with the original I just did not think it was worth the risk driving long distance as there are sections of road with no cell service.
Damn, I hope it’s just the part number in their ordering system. When the -B part came out, the part number in the system was still -A. The parts the dealers received were -B parts. Not sure is this is the case with the current system, but I hope they have purged all of the second generation parts from inventory like they did with the first generation parts. Maybe I will wait to try to blow mine up until there is confirmation that warranty replacements are at least -C parts Since I have a -BRM part. ??
My thoughts on this is that Ford produced a vehicle with the Mustang name and stamped a GT badge on it but then tells owners that we should drive it as if it were a Ford Pinto. I purposely picked the Ford Pinto because it was one of the most POS vehicles Ford ever made. Question is, will the Mach-E go down in history as today's Pinto?
This is really a type of brand damage for Ford. The question is do they really care? I personally wouldn't put good money behind bad money and buy a newer model.
I purposely waited for the 2023 model year because it was publicized that the recall was only for 2021 & 2022. It's pretty upsetting to learn that Ford continued (and possible is still continuing) to use a known-faulty element is their vehicles.Literally had the same issue 23 GT (1400mi) today and same contactor closed codes
-vehicle towed to dealer - said will look at tomorrow but looks like HVBJ
That may be so, but it still is not very good customer satisfaction. I purchased a brand new vehicle thinking I would have peace of mind and not have to worry about major mechanical issues so soon. My Mach-E is barely 1 year old and just in the 12K mile mark. When I consider my automobile ownership history since the 1990s, this is the first vehicle where I have had a catastrophic failure so soon.
Ford designed a compliance car to replace the outgoing Fusion. They got the bright idea to name it the way they did and then had to re-do a lot of stuff. Part of what didn’t get changed was the HVBJB and mow we’re stuck with a form factor that cannot handle what the drivetrain demands, given normal production tolerances. Of course, they also released the “so fast it made me sick” video. ?
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Do we know with confidence if the part number has changed for '24 models? I agree that will be the first indication.
If Ford is willing to pay for a more expensive part I'm sure there are ways to make it more robust within the current packaging limitations. Time will tell whether the '24 has any improvements.
I gave up my SRT Dodge Charger for this Mach-E. That Charger faced some strenuous conditions and still ran like a champ. It wouldn't blow up even if I tried. I'm not in my happy place.
