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I just got back from the Mach-E Road Show in Vermont. Here are some observations in no particular order:

  • - They had an Infinite Blue and a Rapid Red. Both were Premium, AWD, Extended Range manufactured in July.
  • - Both colors looked great. I have an Infinite Blue on order, so I spent most of the time with that one
  • - Fit and finish were fantastic. The Active-X material is indistinquishable from leather. It is soft on the steering wheel though, so wil likely scratch.
  • - Standing next to the Mach-E, it doesn't seem tall enough to be considered an SUV
  • - The driver's seat was very comfortable. The seats are squishy, which I like. Some may find they don't offer enough support if you're expecting side bolstering
  • - The seat moved up and down about 2". It was very easy to get in and out of. Similar seat height to my Outlander PHEV.
  • - There is adjustable lumbar support, but it only adjusts in and out, not up and down.
  • - The back seat outboard postions were very comfortable. The middle seat is cramped (but I'm a big guy)
  • - Rear visability seemed similar to any other crossover I've driven. Not fantastic, but not bad.
  • - All the map lights and lights in the trunk and frunk are LEDs. No incandescents to be found
  • - The Ford guys said that the frunk organizer is pre-production only, and won't be in the final version. I don't buy that based on what we've heard elsewhere.
  • - The charging door swings wide open with decent force when you push on it if you don't have your hand there to stop it. I hope that's just a pre-production thing.
  • - The little hinged cover for the DCFC pins sticks closed with magnets. Nice touch.
  • - The Ford oval at the top of the windshield was there on both vehicles. The Ford guys seemed to think it would be there in production.
  • - The trunk opens much faster than any other vehicle I've owned.
  • - I knew the rear turn signal lights were animated, but didn't realize the fronts are too. Looks very cool.
  • - My iPhone 11 Pro and an iPhone 7 Plus each fit fine on the charging mat
  • - The windshield wiper blades don't attach with a typical J-hook style. They're like the Subaru ones that just slide on and have a button
  • - Everywhere that the car appears on the big screen, it's color matched to the actual car

I'm sure I'll think of a lot more. Let me know if anyone has any questions. Here's a silent walk-around video and a few pics.






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Nice! How’s the seat height and leg room for 6’3”?
 
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Kind of hope it isn't the case. Or it is a sticker we can remove.
  • - The Ford oval at the top of the windshield was there on both vehicles. The Ford guys seemed to think it would be there in production.
It's not a sticker. It's incorporated into the windshield glass. That's why I'm pretty sure it's not just for preproduction.
 
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That is under the phone mat? I don't remember seeing that on the one in Phoenix.
Yeah, it's under the rubber phone mat. Interesting that they decided to put a pony there.
 

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Spectacular pictures and videos. It's almost making up for my cancelling my appointment for today (and not driving 10 hours!).
 
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Nice! How’s the seat height and leg room for 6’3”?
I'm about 5'10" and the seat was a good height for me with it raised about half way. You'd probably want it raised all the way up, but I think you'll be fine.
 


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Spectacular pictures and videos. It's almost making up for my cancelling my appointment for today (and not driving 10 hours!).
10 hours would have been a bit much. I wasn't kinda bummed that I had to drive 90 minutes, but I'm glad I went. I am even more pumped to get this car now.
 

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Infinite Blue looks spectacular! Thanks for the video.

One question that was asked a lot here in Phoenix was if Apple Car Play could connect to Sync without the cable. I think it can but I don't have an iPhone so I couldn't try.
 
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One question that was asked a lot here in Phoenix was if Apple Car Play could connect to Sync without the cable. I think it can but I don't have an iPhone so I couldn't try.
I didn't try it, but wireless Apple Car Play is an advertised feature, so it definitely works without a cable.
 

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Infinite Blue looks spectacular! Thanks for the video.

One question that was asked a lot here in Phoenix was if Apple Car Play could connect to Sync without the cable. I think it can but I don't have an iPhone so I couldn't try.
Like someone else mentioned - Wireless Carplay and Android Auto have been confirmed since around the initial announcement.
 
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Another odd thing I forgot to mention. There's a physical button for max front defrost on the left side of the dash over by the headlight dial. I think it's nice that there's a quick way to blast the front defrost when you need it, but I find the placement of the button odd.

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Another odd thing I forgot to mention. There's a physical button for max front defrost on the left side of the dash over by the headlight dial. I think it's nice that there's a quick way to blast the front defrost when you need it, but I find the placement of the button odd.

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Nice! That's definitely a "need it now" control.
 

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Another odd thing I forgot to mention. There's a physical button for max front defrost on the left side of the dash over by the headlight dial. I think it's nice that there's a quick way to blast the front defrost when you need it, but I find the placement of the button odd.

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Its a nice feature and its placement is because this panel is the only place with buttons I think
 

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Another odd thing I forgot to mention. There's a physical button for max front defrost on the left side of the dash over by the headlight dial. I think it's nice that there's a quick way to blast the front defrost when you need it, but I find the placement of the button odd.

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Does the Mach-E have auto defrost? Can't say I've seen it mentioned, but I haven't looked for it either. My current car does and I guess it works well as I've never manually controlled it that I know of.
 

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It's not a sticker. It's incorporated into the windshield glass. That's why I'm pretty sure it's not just for preproduction.
I wonder how that works if windshield is replaced -
 

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First good shot ive seen of the controls by the driver's left knee.

Max defrost, headlights, and controls and/or screen brightness.

Did anyone test what the brightness adjusts?
- behind the steering wheel display?
- the main center display?
- buttons/dials that light up?

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