Baffling dashboard decisions by Ford

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The concept is important regardless of driving mode to me. Perhaps we just differ on the expectations of "Brake Coach." I have no clue how much regen power is actually being generated in any mode except that I can capture 100% of it if I'm in Engaged mode.

And if I look away for 3 seconds, sorry Charlie. It's gone.

What I would like to know for all 3 modes is how much regen kWH power I'm generating for a drive. Have the toggle in the Settings make it appear on or off as a cumulative number by the battery gauge for the trip.

I have no clue how my driving style and efficiency is actually altered by the driving mode. If I'm generating more regen in Unbridled mode, maybe it's more efficient so long as I'm not flooring it off the line every time. Right now I have no clue.
Oh, I agree with that….a simple indicator that shows energy flow in both directions (like virtually every EV other than the MME has) in lieu of the brake coach is all we really need!
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Ok, here goes mine. I would have the fan speed shaped like a toggle switch (just like the temperature switch) so you can change it without having to bring up the slider 1st. The ”Auto” electronic button takes some valuable Realestate & I never use it
 

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Just put it in “Unbridled” and enjoy the ride. I don’t think it really makes a huge difference In economy anyway.
 

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Oh, I agree with that….a simple indicator that shows energy flow in both directions (like virtually every EV other than the MME has) in lieu of the brake coach is all we really need!
This already exists, though, at least in newer builds/software releases. Mine has the bar which shows draw (blue) and re-gen (green) in realtime, along with the grey bars that show how limited the power output currently is depending on temperature/charge level/etc.
 


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This already exists, though, at least in newer builds/software releases. Mine has the bar which shows draw (blue) and re-gen (green) in realtime, along with the grey bars that show how limited the power output currently is depending on temperature/charge level/etc.
That‘s only in the GT.
 

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I just wish the volume knob actually adjusted the volume every time I use it! It seems like you have rotate first to wake it up, then come back and adjust the volume.
I’ve never had that issue. I turn the knob and the volume goes up or down (and the useless graphic appears). Maybe you need a module updated?
 

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I’ve never had that issue. I turn the knob and the volume goes up or down (and the useless graphic appears). Maybe you need a module updated?
Possibly. I’ll get 21P22 next week.
 

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I’ve never had that issue. I turn the knob and the volume goes up or down (and the useless graphic appears). Maybe you need a module updated?
I experience the same thing though only on startup.
 

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I find the tiles fairly useless. Yes, if you touch one it takes you to wherever you diddled with something.... but if I diddled it, why would I need to go back and diddle again?

The 2 on the left are always the phone hookups. The next is drive info. showing trip distance and mi/kWh.

I have yet to touch them, nor do I need something to be there that isn't.
 

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Most of this is purely for sales appeal.
 
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I have yet to touch them, nor do I need something to be there that isn't.
If you swipe down on them, you can make them disappear. If you swipe up, it becomes the active screen.

I don't care for them either.
 

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If you swipe down on them, you can make them disappear. If you swipe up, it becomes the active screen.

I don't care for them either.
They could have made the screen 3" shorter and given us a row of real environmental controls.
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