My 23.5 premium has the tilting feature. I do like it and would be unhappy if it was gone since it enhances comfort and safety I think. I suspect you’ve thoroughly checked, but, are you sure they didn’t put a hidden lock button in that keeps the head rest locked and eliminates the kids messing with it issue?
I actually ordered floor mats in 2021 expecting them not to come with the car
The dealer noticed that and canceled them from the invoice thankfully.
Which feature should they have removed? Trying to decide which features to keep and which to cut is a balancing act. Every feature has some who dont ever use it and could care less, and those use it daily and care a lot. Trying to appeal to the most people with a price point that they will purchase. And every feature has a cost. Every ounce decreases efficiancy, and I doubt it is "just $0.05". You can buy cars with every bell and whistle for about $130k. But even those high end brands remove features. A nickel here a nickel there adds up. Same with removing weight an ounce here and an ounce there. People throw out how much something "costs" with no idea how much it really costs, the weight, benefits, etc. It's called cost /benift analysis, they are not just random items they add and remove.
That’s the wrong way to look at it. The way to look at it is: what features can they offer, either as options, part of a package, or a trim level. Rather than the continual decontenting, Ford should have just come out with either a “Luxury” option package or a “Titanium” trim line. And for those who claim it’s too complex or difficult, may I present the F-150 Lightning for your consideration? ?
Well I hate to disagree with you but in 2021 all these features were available including the Vista roof - Like for like - Premium etc. So your 130K comparison is irrelevant. In 2021 the product had the features and the cost was even higher then the 2024 and yet in 2024 they removed elements and tried to charge more - called "De contenting". This is a common technique I KNOW Ford does (I can only speak on the Ford side). So in 2024 I had to actually add the Vista roof as an added cost that came on my exact same model as 2021 so Ford not only took content out (headrest) but charged more for features that used to be included. They are making a profit on the vehicle. Of course nickels add up to $ but Ford screws the suppliers and ultimately the customer gets a lesser featured vehicle and I know it is not random. Ford lets the accounts squeeze as much as possible and you are OK with Ford charging more while removing features. I am not happy and have never been happy with their philosophy.
