Ford to Expand Mach-E's Early Access Program For OTA Updates

[Woeo]

so, it's like my mother used to say, "it's all fun and games until someone pokes their points out."

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It's fun & games when someone points their poke's out.

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[generaltso]

I cannot openly say.

Just kidding, I can tell you but do not tell anyone else, okay?

I have not received an invitation, though I'd love one. <shrug>

I hope Ford allows owners to request participation at some point instead of having to wait for an invite. They've got an untapped group of enthusiasts that are willing and ready to do free beta testing for them.

 

[Mirak]

I requested through my customer relations contact when news first broke. Have not received an invite. Unfortunate because I’ve been keeping a pretty detailed running bug list.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

It's fun & games when someone points their poke's out.

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[BMT1071]

I hope Ford allows owners to request participation at some point instead of having to wait for an invite. They've got an untapped group of enthusiasts that are willing and ready to do free beta testing for them.

They probably want normal people to participate. ??

 

[generaltso]

They probably want normal people to participate. ??

Normalcy is overrated.

 

[JCHLi]

Ok, so no secondary latch on a Tesla front trunk. That kills the “secondary latch is required by regulations” theory.

I wouldn't say it is a theory, the Title 49 CFR is federal law.

 

[Jimrpa]

I wouldn't say it is a theory, the Title 49 CFR is federal law.

I’m fairly sure there have been several instances of Elon Musk blatantly ignoring, at least federal regulations, and allegations of his organizations violating state laws.

 

[bburk00]

I wish Ford would either create a feedback forum or allow one to be created on here so that we can give instant feedback. Right now it says we will receive a survey in 2 to 4 weeks for feedback on early access features.

 

[benk016]

I wish Ford would either create a feedback forum or allow one to be created on here so that we can give instant feedback. Right now it says we will receive a survey in 2 to 4 weeks for feedback on early access features.

They want you to actually use the feature before you start giving feedback on it. They just turned on the first early access feature today. They will want you to actually use it and report back if it work as advertised and take input on changes. If they opened up feedback today, they wouldn't get much useful data.

The OTHER beta program that was for OTA's, That program actually does have a message board type thing to have discussions. But they haven't added anything for the MachE on there.

 

[Jamie543]

Just applied to the early access program and it now says waitlisted.

 

[WSpartan]

Looks like Q3 OTA for the Frunk release via screen, FordPass app and even the driver door keypad.


FORD TO EXPAND THE MUSTANG MACH-E’S EARLY ACCESS PROGRAM – OTA SOFTWARE UPDATES

https://evbite.com/ford-to-expand-the-mustang-mach-es-early-access-program/

April 21, 2021

With this push towards a technologically focused landscape, OTA software updates are becoming a critical aspect of the automotive world. As one of the first to follow Tesla’s lead, Ford has made their first new-age EV, the Mustang Mach-E, Ford OTA compatible. Rather than use the compatibility for minor bug fixes, as seen with other automakers, Ford looks to improve upon the ownership experience with continuous additions to their vehicles.

Ford’s first OTA software update, admittingly lifeless, has come and went with nothing outside of “minor bug fixes” taking place. Now, thanks to a leaked internal document obtained by EVBite, we can expect another around the corner.

The next Ford software update, currently planned for Q3 2021, can expect the following additions:

• Front trunk release soft button added to center stack touchscreen
• Front trunk release button added to FordPass app
• Front trunk release via 7/8 button suppression on driver door
• keypad
• In-front-trunk release button functional

The company has been open to ideas in regards to new Mustang Mach-E features in the past. Most recently updating their FordPass Mustang Mach-E app to now display the vehicles charge status.

Ford’s Early Access Program
Taking advice a step further, the company has willingly introduced an Early Access Program to better gauge user feedback and suggestions. Initially, the program was stricken to just 740 Ford employees but the company is now looking to expand that number.

Interestingly this new batch of invites seems to focus on testing unreleased features. What those features entail is anyone’s guess.

Tesla has brought OTA into the forefront with their constant and innovative software updates. Not only have they brought cool new features like whoopie cushions and Netflix but substantial services like improvements to 0-60 times and ranges have further developed the overall ownership experience. Ford has promised more than the lackluster bug fixes but as of now, nothing is yet to be seen.

Invites are expected to go out beginning April 26th with no confirmation on whether the Early Access Program will remain exclusive to Ford employees or be available to some public owners. The program is currently limited to a small random few but Ford notes the possibility of expanding it even further in the future.

I tried to join but it said not available for your mustang

 

[oliverames]

Just applied to the early access program and it now says waitlisted.

Where were you able to apply for access?

 

[BMT1071]

Where were you able to apply for access?

earlyaccess.ford.com

 

[oliverames]

earlyaccess.ford.com

Thanks!

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