Driving select from New England to Texas.

[Itsjamesbowwn]

I got tired of waiting for my order (Nov 29 2021 no production date) so i used the zip code system on this forum. I found Stanford Ford in Conniticut sells at MSRP no markups. Mine was 50k with blue cruise. Stamford Ford was outstanding very detailed in their knowledge and explained everything in great detail.

We live in Texas and decided to drive. We are halfway home and these are my initial reactions:

* Blue cruise is AMAZING! Pro tip wedge a water bottle never complains about your hands again!
* Charging stations are everywhere and work great. We stop about every 2 to 3 hours takes 20 to 30 minutes. We go for coffee, walk etc We really don't mind.
* Extended range seems not as big of a deal. We usually only use the battery between 20 and 80%
* The information system, quiet, driving experience is just incredibly outstanding.
* no flaws in vehicle at all everything works perfectly.

We are passing through Virginia will post more thoughts when I enter Texas.

I recommend you all stop waiting and search the nation to find yours! Zip code guy thank you really appreciate it. I will look up your name again once I have a computer but hopefully you read this!

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[Itsjamesbowwn]

Also wanted to add something I wondered before this trip is I get charged around 10 to 15 dollars per battery fill up

 

[generaltso]

* Blue cruise is AMAZING! Pro tip wedge a water bottle never complains about your hands again!

Congrats on finding your car!

BlueCruise is hands-free, so if you‘re getting nagged to put your hands on the wheel, it doesn’t sound like you’re using BlueCruise.

 

[Triggerhappy007]

Mine was 50k with blue cruise.

Did you get a 2021 AWD?

 

[Itsjamesbowwn]

Did you get a 2021 AWD?

Yes

 

[Itsjamesbowwn]

Congrats on finding your car!

BlueCruise is hands-free, so if you‘re getting nagged to put your hands on the wheel, it doesn’t sound like you’re using BlueCruise.

You wedge a water bottle inside steering wheel and it thinks both hands are on the wheel

 

[generaltso]

You wedge a water bottle inside steering wheel and it thinks both hands are on the wheel

I understand what you're saying (not that I agree with the practice). But what I'm saying is that with BlueCruise, you're not required to keep your hands (or water bottle) on the wheel. It sounds like you were likely just using Adaptive Cruise Control, not BlueCruise.

 

[RickMachE]

You wedge a water bottle inside steering wheel and it thinks both hands are on the wheel

As stated, if you're driving on a BlueCruise-ready road, you don't need to keep your hands on the wheel. Doing what you're doing is a really bad idea regardless, but you need to go activate your BlueCruise at Ford.com because you're not using it...

 

[Tampamike]

Also wanted to add something I wondered before this trip is I get charged around 10 to 15 dollars per battery fill up

That’s the per minute rate. When you hit a state that charges per kw, it’ll be about $25.

 

[RickMachE]

Also wanted to add something I wondered before this trip is I get charged around 10 to 15 dollars per battery fill up

You shouldn't be paying anything because you should use your free 250kWh...

But, as stated, Electrify America charges by the kWh in some states and by the minute in other states. If you're not using your free hours, you should have signed up for Electrify America's Pass+ plan, $4 per month (cancel anytime), which discounts the rate. You'll breakeven on the second fill.

 

[Itsjamesbowwn]

I don't completely take my hands off however you will find it wants your hands on it very heavy handed. That's fine for a short trip but on a longer one straight line never see anyone drive at that level of attention. The bottle fixes it.

Maybe your all right about blue cruise however your screen bright blue during it and it handles almost all your driving. Rarely does it need corrections.

I started using my free 250 kwh on day 2. Thanks for the price tips.

 

[Nklem]

Congrats! Have a safe trip and enjoy your Mach E.

 

[Itsjamesbowwn]

Day 2 we woke up in North Carolina we breezed through South Carolina. Next stop outskirts of Atlantia Georgia. We will sleep in Mobile Alabama we are going to hike half a day there before continuing.

The Mustang preforming really well and thr company Electrify America done an incredible job setting up stations feels like we can go anywhere on electricity.

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