Mach-E being discontinued ?

[Snakebitten]

Ford discontinued the Gen13 F150 in 2020.
The Gen14 came out in 2021.

If you owned a Gen13 and then acquired a Gen14, you were likely shocked at just how much Ford changed the vehicle. Ford stated that 83%(?) was completely new parts and design.
It was not an exaggeration.

I say that to say that I don't expect Ford to continue to build the same vehicle I just purchased for much longer. (2023 Mach-E GTPE)
But Ford is not shying away from the direction they chose to go that led to their very first dedicated EV platform. But it is their first, so it's taught them SO much. I'd be shocked if the next version of what the MachE is today doesn't differ as much as the 2020-2021 F150 did.

All conjecture, of course.

And no matter what they do, I still think they got way more right with this first gen EV than they missed. Especially considering how rapid the worldwide technology is advancing.

Isn’t this like the IPhone 3 era of EV explosion? Maybe IPhone 4 at best?

The first real legit smartphones, which led to the plateu of advancement we are at today.

It's a remarkable time for the industry and the consumer.

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[stealthytolkien]

I wouldn’t be surprised even if it were true.

 

[kikibop]

At the dealer picking up my MME after they replaced the LVB and other updates.
Somebody here told me they saw online that Ford is discontinuing the MME. Anyone else read this ?

Did he also mention something about 2000 Mules?

 

[Rory]

Ford discontinued the Gen13 F150 in 2020.
The Gen14 came out in 2021.

If you owned a Gen13 and then acquired a Gen14, you were likely shocked at just how much Ford changed the vehicle. Ford stated that 83%(?) was completely new parts and design.
It was not an exaggeration.

I say that to say that I don't expect Ford to continue to build the same vehicle I just purchased for much longer. (2023 Mach-E GTPE)

Sort of a Ship of Theseus issue.

 

[firstford17]

How do you get a '24? When I go to Ford's website, all I see is the '23 website for purchasing a Mach-E.

That's because they are pushing the 2023 to get rid of them. The 2024 are already on most lots. Some lots do not have any 2023 models left and the dealers told me there are no more 2023 shipments.

Ford just wants to get rid of the 2023 model so they won't even show you the option for 2024.

 

[Rory]

Yeah, it was a guy (pretty young) that works as a clerk in the service department.

I'm glad you sought out a reliable source.

 

[DustyShades]

Yeah, between Ford sending the SuperCharger adapters and the MME and Lightning both still being well regarded products that even at lower volumes have been really good at competitive conquest vehicles, they aren't going anywhere soon. I say the adapter part because if Ford was looking to kill the product they wouldn't be dumping millions into adapters to maintain goodwill with those customers, especially on a product they may not use on a future Ford if they moved away from the MME/Lightning.

Ford may not be thrilled with the drop in demand after putting so much money in capacity increases, but it's still a market they are competitive in and they want to keep people in the Ford stable for the next gen products.

And by “drop in demand” you mean growing demand, but just not growing as fast as projected

 

[ChasingCoral]

Yeah, it was a guy (pretty young) that works as a clerk in the service department. It sounded like BS to me, but I wanted to see if anyone else had heard similar rumors.

An entire thread started over a rumor from a kid in a service department?

 

[generaltso]

An entire thread started over a rumor from a kid in a service department?

That's a surprise? You must be new here.

 

[troublebot]

The last time I dropped my car off at the dealer for routine service, the person whose job it is to move Ford vehicles from the driveway could not work out how to start it. For five minutes. (There are knowledgeable and skilled people at dealers, but they usually don't hang out up front with the customers.)

When I took in my car in to get the A/C fixed because rodents had chewed up the wiring harness, my service advisor spent several minutes trying to figure out how to turn the A/C on, remarked "I'm still figuring out these new Mach-Es." This car has been out for over 3 years and hasn't changed.

 

[Geep]

It's true, I read it on the internet:

BREAKING NEWS: Ford Mustang Mach-E Discontinued Due to Nationwide Power Outage Crisis

In a shocking turn of events, Ford has announced the discontinuation of its much-hyped Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle, citing an unprecedented nationwide shortage of electricity. The decision comes amidst growing concerns over the United States' ability to keep the lights on, quite literally.

In a press release issued earlier today, Ford's CEO lamented, "We never thought we'd see the day when the country ran out of juice, but here we are. We simply can't keep producing electric vehicles when there's no electricity to charge them with."

The news sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, with enthusiasts and environmentalists alike scratching their heads in disbelief. "It's like a bad joke," remarked one disappointed Mach-E owner. "I traded in my gas-guzzler for this eco-friendly ride, only to find out I can't even charge it anymore. Back to the stone age, I guess!"

Speculations abound regarding the cause of the nationwide blackout, with theories ranging from an alien invasion to a squirrel with a particularly destructive appetite. However, experts point to a combination of factors, including outdated infrastructure, insufficient investment in renewable energy, and a surge in demand for electric vehicles.

In a bid to salvage the situation, Ford is reportedly exploring alternative power sources, including hamster wheels and old-fashioned pedal power. "We're thinking outside the box," a Ford spokesperson assured reporters. "Who knows, maybe we'll start selling Mustang Mach-Es with built-in generators. It's a brave new world out there."

Meanwhile, rival automakers are capitalizing on the chaos, with Chevrolet launching a tongue-in-cheek ad campaign boasting, "Our gas-guzzlers never go out of style... or power." Tesla, on the other hand, remains eerily silent, fueling rumors that Elon Musk is planning to unveil a fleet of solar-powered spaceships.

As for the fate of the Mustang Mach-E, only time will tell. Will it go down in history as a casualty of the great electricity shortage of 2024, or will it rise from the ashes like a phoenix powered by renewable energy? One thing's for sure: it's been a wild ride.

In the meantime, Mach-E owners are advised to stock up on candles and dust off their old bicycles. After all, when life gives you a nationwide power outage, you might as well make lemonade... or in this case, pedal-powered lemonade.

Squirrels only disrupt power supplies once in their lifetime ?

 

[rreddy3]

Ah, okay, now it makes sense. He would definitely be the first to know.

?

 

[zvez]

Did he also mention something about 2000 Mules?

the somebody that told him is probably one of the people that "does their own research" too

 

[Guss-E 2021]

Yes and they are giving all the ones they don't sell to me. I will be putting key fobs in the stockings of all forum members this Christmas ?

 

[valeriol]

That's a surprise? You must be new here.

He must be new to the internet
(just teasing)

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