Confidence is eroding on my Mach-E

[Pibbman]

Hi All,

It has been a while since I've posted. I still got my Mach-E and for the most part things are going well. There is something that has been happening lately while driving that is eroding my confidence in my safety in this vehicle.

When I am on the highway, I usually always have adaptive cruise control on with lane centering on. Lately, at least four times now, I would be driving and the car would abruptly cut the accelerator and flash "Adaptive Cruise" in the driver console. Another time the car jerked the steering to the right for a split second as well. This is literally terrifying when this happens. The most interesting thing that I've noticed is that when this does happen it always happens when there is a semi on the right side of my car when I'm passing. It makes me wonder if there is some kind of equipment in semis that are throwing the electronics or what.

Anyone had this experience yet? I've tried looking to see if Ford has some kind of Mach-E specific feedback/comments email address, but I haven't found one yet.

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[Nklem]

Nothing here. I have about 1000 miles with Bluecruise and 3-4K miles with adaptive. I would suggest duplicating and recording it on a camera (not in your hand) so you can show your dealer. If you do not you will get the "cannot duplicate" issue response. Also, make sure you sensors are clean, It effects the "wander" factor for sure.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Hi All,

It has been a while since I've posted. I still got my Mach-E and for the most part things are going well. There is something that has been happening lately while driving that is eroding my confidence in my safety in this vehicle.

When I am on the highway, I usually always have adaptive cruise control on with lane centering on. Lately, at least four times now, I would be driving and the car would abruptly cut the accelerator and flash "Adaptive Cruise" in the driver console. Another time the car jerked the steering to the right for a split second as well. This is literally terrifying when this happens. The most interesting thing that I've noticed is that this always happens when there is a semi on the right side of my car when I'm passing. It makes me wonder if there is some kind of equipment in semis that are throwing the electronics or what.

Anyone had this experience yet? I've tried looking to see if Ford has some kind of Mach-E specific feedback/comments email address, but I haven't found one yet.

Job 1 or Job 2?
What PowerUp are you on?

I'm hoping some newer software will help.

 

[Pibbman]

Job 1 or Job 2?
What PowerUp are you on?

I'm hoping some newer software will help.

I believe it is Job 1 (12/20) and I'm on Ford Power-up 2.4.1

 

[ChasingCoral]

I believe it is Job 1 (12/20) and I'm on Ford Power-up 2.4.1

The series of updates that should soon take you up to 2.5.3 and BlueCruise should both improve the hands-on ADAS and add Hands-Free.

 

[Jimrpa]

And don’t forget to send your VIN, dealer, blood type, and hidden Swiss bank account details so they can look into it ???
In all honesty, do reach out to @Ford Motor Company and let them know you’re having an issue.

 

[phil]

Also don't forget you are allowed to drive the car manually! Try it - you'll feel safer immediately.

 

[Budman]

Hi All,

It has been a while since I've posted. I still got my Mach-E and for the most part things are going well. There is something that has been happening lately while driving that is eroding my confidence in my safety in this vehicle.

When I am on the highway, I usually always have adaptive cruise control on with lane centering on. Lately, at least four times now, I would be driving and the car would abruptly cut the accelerator and flash "Adaptive Cruise" in the driver console. Another time the car jerked the steering to the right for a split second as well. This is literally terrifying when this happens. The most interesting thing that I've noticed is that when this does happen it always happens when there is a semi on the right side of my car when I'm passing. It makes me wonder if there is some kind of equipment in semis that are throwing the electronics or what.

Anyone had this experience yet? I've tried looking to see if Ford has some kind of Mach-E specific feedback/comments email address, but I haven't found one yet.

In my opinion and experience the self driving technology and assist just isn't ready. Don't trust it, don't use it.

 

[Rfehl62]

Hi All,

It has been a while since I've posted. I still got my Mach-E and for the most part things are going well. There is something that has been happening lately while driving that is eroding my confidence in my safety in this vehicle.

When I am on the highway, I usually always have adaptive cruise control on with lane centering on. Lately, at least four times now, I would be driving and the car would abruptly cut the accelerator and flash "Adaptive Cruise" in the driver console. Another time the car jerked the steering to the right for a split second as well. This is literally terrifying when this happens. The most interesting thing that I've noticed is that when this does happen it always happens when there is a semi on the right side of my car when I'm passing. It makes me wonder if there is some kind of equipment in semis that are throwing the electronics or what.

Anyone had this experience yet? I've tried looking to see if Ford has some kind of Mach-E specific feedback/comments email address, but I haven't found one yet.

I have had the same issue with mine (have only had it for a month) but, every time I use bluecruise, the car will want to drive into a semi whenever I am passing it. This only happens when they are on the right side of me though. Not sure what is going on but there have been a few occasions where I have had to grab the wheel and take control.

 

[tuminatr]

I will say that I have had a few issues with lane centering. From what I can tell it depends on how well the cameras can see the lines on the road. It's winter here in Minnesota so hard to see the lines on snow covered roads. it gives me any trouble I turn it off. I do wash my car and find the cleaner it is the better lane centering and adaptive twork. You can also turn off adaptive cruise and use old fashioned set your speed if you want.

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Hi All,

It has been a while since I've posted. I still got my Mach-E and for the most part things are going well. There is something that has been happening lately while driving that is eroding my confidence in my safety in this vehicle.

When I am on the highway, I usually always have adaptive cruise control on with lane centering on. Lately, at least four times now, I would be driving and the car would abruptly cut the accelerator and flash "Adaptive Cruise" in the driver console. Another time the car jerked the steering to the right for a split second as well. This is literally terrifying when this happens. The most interesting thing that I've noticed is that when this does happen it always happens when there is a semi on the right side of my car when I'm passing. It makes me wonder if there is some kind of equipment in semis that are throwing the electronics or what.

Anyone had this experience yet? I've tried looking to see if Ford has some kind of Mach-E specific feedback/comments email address, but I haven't found one yet.

Hey, Pibbman! I would like to look into this adaptive cruise control issue you’re experiencing with your Mach-E. Could you please send over a private message with your VIN and the name/location of your local Ford dealer?

 

[ripperAZ]

Hi All,

It has been a while since I've posted. I still got my Mach-E and for the most part things are going well. There is something that has been happening lately while driving that is eroding my confidence in my safety in this vehicle.

When I am on the highway, I usually always have adaptive cruise control on with lane centering on. Lately, at least four times now, I would be driving and the car would abruptly cut the accelerator and flash "Adaptive Cruise" in the driver console. Another time the car jerked the steering to the right for a split second as well. This is literally terrifying when this happens. The most interesting thing that I've noticed is that when this does happen it always happens when there is a semi on the right side of my car when I'm passing. It makes me wonder if there is some kind of equipment in semis that are throwing the electronics or what.

Anyone had this experience yet? I've tried looking to see if Ford has some kind of Mach-E specific feedback/comments email address, but I haven't found one yet.

As almost 1st adopters of self driving systems rising into different levels of supposed convenience we are the guinea pigs for this test case and it’s kind of scary remember that a self driving vehicle killed a bicyclist in Phoenix and the woman was watching videos and vehicle could not react properly.

it’s not fully baked yet. It’s a gimmick to maybe use on the interstate when there’s a little traffic around and that’s about it

 

[HFn!eSwMFilFX4mxbn&!P9T&G]

In my opinion and experience the self driving technology and assist just isn't ready. Don't trust it, don't use it.

I've had the exact opposite experience. Use it all the time. The key for me is understanding it is driver assist and its strengths and weaknesses.

 

[tuminatr]

As almost 1st adopters of self driving systems rising into different levels of supposed convenience we are the guinea pigs for this test case and it’s kind of scary remember that a self driving vehicle killed a bicyclist in Phoenix and the woman was watching videos and vehicle could not react properly.

it’s not fully baked yet. It’s a gimmick to maybe use on the interstate when there’s a little traffic around and that’s about it

Adaptive has been around for a while my 2010 Taurus had it Lane centering is new for ford and most car manufacturers. I think 2018/2019 is when ford first started offering lane centering.

 

[Jimrpa]

Also don't forget you are allowed to drive the car manually! Try it - you'll feel safer immediately.

Pretty sure I can’t - there’s no clutch pedal ?

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