New issue today - backing up when on an incline.

[Major]

Today I backed out of a driveway and the car was beeping so I stopped to look and the front wheels were in a slight indent at the curb. When I again attempted to accelerate it didn't seem to want to go. When it finally took hold it accelerated really fast and I had to brake to be sure I didn't jump the opposite curb. Does anyone know what to do if the car won't gently accelerate backwards?

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[generaltso]

Pretty much what you did. Gun it, but be ready to hit the brake when it breaks free.

 

[OttawaGuy]

Go forward a little then back in reverse with a bit more speed

Happens with any car when backing up and hitting an indent. I often have this with my F150 when backing in my garage

 

[Jimmy2]

Today I backed out of a driveway and the car was beeping so I stopped to look and the front wheels were in a slight indent at the curb. When I again attempted to accelerate it didn't seem to want to go. When it finally took hold it accelerated really fast and I had to brake to be sure I didn't jump the opposite curb. Does anyone know what to do if the car won't gently accelerate backwards?

My driveway is on an incline, so I have to go through the same thing as you describe. Realized just put her in neutral and control the backing with the brake pedal. Works for me.

 

[RedStallion]

Turn off 1PD, it's easier backing up.

 

[moogerfunker]

My driveway has a slight slope as well. Sometimes when I'm backing up too fast in my Outback, the safety feature will kick on and brake hard. I've only had the Mach-E for a couple days and still getting used to 1-pedal, so I haven't been gunning it like I do in my Outback. However, when I get close to the street where the slope is the steepest, the car would start beeping and give a lot of resistance. It'll even start pushing me forward. What I've found to work well is at the moment where it brings your car to an almost-complete stop, pulse the go pedal a little and it seems to get the idea to get onto the street.

 

[Major]

My driveway has a slight slope as well. Sometimes when I'm backing up too fast in my Outback, the safety feature will kick on and brake hard. I've only had the Mach-E for a couple days and still getting used to 1-pedal, so I haven't been gunning it like I do in my Outback. However, when I get close to the street where the slope is the steepest, the car would start beeping and give a lot of resistance. It'll even start pushing me forward. What I've found to work well is at the moment where it brings your car to an almost-complete stop, pulse the go pedal a little and it seems to get the idea to get onto the street.

I'll try that.
Could not move forward as the car was resting against the curb.

 

[mr_raider]

Turn off 1PD, it's easier backing up.

Yeah. Turning it off re-introduces creep auto transmission style. You can then modulate with the brake to move gently.

 

[Major]

Yeah. Turning it off re-introduces creep auto transmission style. You can then modulate with the brake to move gently.

Don't use 1 Pedal.

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