Losing range and drive mode changes on its own

[valfam]

That's more how I'm feeling. Will I get to my destination with my current charge or even worse is there a problem with my battery?

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[valfam]

I just reset the ev driving history and I charged the car to 100% now with the car charged to 100% it shows 230 miles. Should I take the car to the dealer?

 

[Zardoz]

I really wish we had a screen with more telemetry. Like power draw, battery temp and the like. Rode in my buddy's Rivian and that was one of the coolest nerdy screens he showed me other than the "camping mode" screen.

I've requested more data be available via the feedback app in the car several times. ICE cars get speed, RPM, coolant temp, oil pressure, 12V battery voltage, fuel level, and sometimes turbo pressure. Hybrids get power source and energy flow (ICE engine vs battery usage/charging). We get... speed and battery SOC and if you have a GT a little bar saying that regen is working. Heck, even speed and SOC are pushed off to the side in favor of an image of car being front and center. I understand the 'drive and enjoy the car' philosophy in a sense, but these little design decisions/bugs irk me.

 

[Zardoz]

I just reset the ev driving history and I charged the car to 100% now with the car charged to 100% it shows 230 miles. Should I take the car to the dealer?

Forgive me, What is the advertised range of your car?

Take this as you will: My car reports 98% SOH and the GOM has shown the advertised 270 miles between 1 and 3 times in 2 years. And, if memory serves, as it gets colder I've seen the car report as low as ~200 miles, which is a 25% hit. I believe the range can drop further than that as it gets colder. The numbers come back up in the spring.

 

[valfam]

Forgive me, What is the advertised range of your car?

Take this as you will: My car reports 98% SOH and the GOM has shown the advertised 270 miles between 1 and 3 times in 2 years. And, if memory serves, as it gets colder I've seen the car report as low as ~200 miles, which is a 25% hit. I believe the range can drop further than that as it gets colder. The numbers come back up in the spring.

Until recently when it was at 100% it was saying 250 miles and 235 at 90%. Remember I'm in central florida so I don't have to deal with cold weather it does get hot here but the car is always parked in a garage.

 

[Zardoz]

Maybe someone can chime in with more knowledge of this kind of thing. If you don't have an OBDII reader there are car parts stores that let you use them for free. They may not be sophisticated enough to pull things like state of health or cell voltage variation or the million other data points that could point to an issue. Then you have to decipher what could be wrong, if anything.

In the end, it's still under warranty and getting it looked at may give you some peace of mind. Remember to not expect the dealer to move mountains for you. Or mole hills. Some have good experiences, some have bad.

 

[valfam]

Maybe someone can chime in with more knowledge of this kind of thing. If you don't have an OBDII reader there are car parts stores that let you use them for free. They may not be sophisticated enough to pull things like state of health or cell voltage variation or the million other data points that could point to an issue. Then you have to decipher what could be wrong, if anything.

In the end, it's still under warranty and getting it looked at may give you some peace of mind. Remember to not expect the dealer to move mountains for you. Or mole hills. Some have good experiences, some have bad.

Yeah i have told myself it's still under warranty when you have a problem just drop it off and have them fix it.

My last experience with the local dealer was horrible so I'm going to try a new dealership.

 

[MoonRiver]

I wanted to see miles/kwh of my previous trips but even since Ford changed its FordPass I can’t find where it’s hidden.
Anyone out there has any idea ?

 

[TigerEye104]

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought with LFP batteries it was recommended to Charge the battery to 100% to get an accurate reading in the BMS. This may be your issue.

 

[TigerEye104]

https://www.ford.com/support/how-to...le distracted or while using handheld devices.

 

[valfam]

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought with LFP batteries it was recommended to Charge the battery to 100% to get an accurate reading in the BMS. This may be your issue.

Hello tugereye I only charge my LFP battery to 100% once a month the rest of the time I charge to 90% for the reason you state above. Since I posted this and the weather has gotten cooler here in central florida the car shows 245 miles at 90% charge now. I guess as everyone says you range will vary based on weather and usage. I'm on my first year of ownership so I'm still getting used to the electric cars, things but so far I don't think i will ever go back to ice vehicles.

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