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Will the OTA get rid of the need or make STAR/STOP as optional like in some other EV's?
Does this need a seat sensor or Software update to achieve this.
This wil remove the dilemma of if the car is still on !!!
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Simply put: no. It isn't going anywhere and Ford hasn't indicated that they are planning on getting rid of it, or bypassing it.
 
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I agree, nothing was in the roadmap but considering everything in the car is OTA capable(From FORD), i am thinking this could be in their roadmap for a future OTA(lower priority)
 

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Will the OTA get rid of the need or make STAR/STOP as optional like in some other EV's?
Does this need a seat sensor or Software update to achieve this.
This wil remove the dilemma of if the car is still on !!!
No way. Ford's modules depend on those signals, they are hard coded into the module design. The vehicle architecture and modules would have to be completely redesigned from scratch. Ford is using a lot of tech borrowed from their ICE vehicles so it would be expensive and complicated to make that kind of drastic change to the system architecture exclusively for EVs. I don't see the start button going away any time soon, maybe in 10 years time.
 


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This wil remove the dilemma of if the car is still on !!!

No it won't. Some logic sequence still has to decide if the car is on or off... and unlike using an On/Off switch, it sometimes assumes wrong.

I get that it is novel to not have an on/off switch for the car, but i don't get that it is desirable.
 
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I get that is is novel to not have an on/off switch for the car, but i don't get that it is desirable.
Yeah it's not a big deal to me. It keeps parity with ICE vehicles. If you own a Tesla and then drive an ICE you might forget to turn it off. Also, pressing a physical button is more satisfying in an increasingly "touchscreen" world.
 

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Yeah it's not a big deal to me. It keeps parity with ICE vehicles. If you own a Tesla and then drive an ICE you might forget to turn it off. Also, pressing a physical button is more satisfying in an increasingly "touchscreen" world.
Couldn't agree more, I don't understand this desire to not have a button for something as significant as powering the system on or off.

Outside of the car context, an electronic that can't be turned off is usually the sign of a cost-cutting measure. At the hardware store, the cheaper power tools are generally the ones that don't have an on/off switch and instead simply begin operating when plugged in. Pass.
 

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Couldn't agree more, I don't understand this desire to not have a button for something as significant as powering the system on or off.

Outside of the car context, an electronic that can't be turned off is usually the sign of a cost-cutting measure. At the hardware store, the cheaper power tools are generally the ones that don't have an on/off switch and instead simply begin operating when plugged in. Pass.
I hate that my popcorn maker doesn’t have a power switch. Thank goodness my car does.
 

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Couldn't agree more, I don't understand this desire to not have a button for something as significant as powering the system on or off.

Outside of the car context, an electronic that can't be turned off is usually the sign of a cost-cutting measure. At the hardware store, the cheaper power tools are generally the ones that don't have an on/off switch and instead simply begin operating when plugged in. Pass.
It depends on how well it's implemented and how reliable it is. It's a quality of life issue. On my MY, its pretty nice to just walk up to the car, get in and go. And when you're done, just get out of the car and be on your way. When I first got the MachE, I forgot to turn off the car a few times because I was so accustomed to how seamless the Tesla was.
 

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Maybe I am old. I don’t understand how using the ONOFF switch is a problem. While the button is new to me, it’s similar to using the key cylinder in the steering column or (in the case of really old car designs like my Blazer) on the dashboard. When I sit in front of my computer, I have to do something to turn it on or wake it up, like pushing a button or moving the mouse. My phone requires me to either lift it up or hit a button to wake it up. 🤷‍♂️🐩
 
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Yeah it's not a big deal to me. It keeps parity with ICE vehicles. If you own a Tesla and then drive an ICE you might forget to turn it off. Also, pressing a physical button is more satisfying in an increasingly "touchscreen" world.
Driving my Tesla every day, I can attest to this. I often catch myself forgetting to turn off my MME or other cars with a start button. Would be nice if vehicles could move towards a "no button" future (optional for those of you who still prefer the physical affirmation).
 

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Maybe I am old. I don’t understand how using the ONOFF switch is a problem. While the button is new to me, it’s similar to using the key cylinder in the steering column or (in the case of really old car designs like my Blazer) on the dashboard. When I sit in front of my computer, I have to do something to turn it on or wake it up, like pushing a button or moving the mouse. My phone requires me to either lift it up or hit a button to wake it up. 🤷‍♂️🐩
Its not a problem, but it could be more efficient. Like moving your mouse to start the computer, in a Tesla, you get in the car and change gear and go. It's a quality of life thing.

Before you needed to put the key in and twist. Worked fine for decades. Then they developed keyless entry where you only needed a keyfob in your pocket and can start the car with "a push of a button." Next step is to eliminate the button.
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