Then you Are missing out on having the car set itself for you as you get into it. I know that’s not the end of the world, but it’s nice when it works right.
Fallguy,Thanks to ctmars02 for posting about this GT at a dealership. I called, ran some numbers and 2 days later they delivered it to my house. Was here about 10 minutes and he was on his way. Tim Short Ford in Hazard, KY was fantastic to deal with. And they gave me two key fobs, which I have been trying to get on the FE for months.
I have had my First Edition since April, and have loved it. Except PaaK has NEVER worked. Simply wouldn't connect. Not with my Android or wife's iPhone. Or even with a new phone I just got last week. Dealership has been terrible. Ford corporate has been terrible. Customer service has by far been the worse I have ever dealt with. I won't go into it all, I have wasted several days off and hours at home trying to get it to work. I had an appointment tomorrow to drop it of so they could trouble shoot it again, after literally telling me that they have no idea what to do. And only on key FOB, refusing to give me another. The fact that PaaK works now on the first attempt proves it was the actual vehicle to me. It's in the service history, and I told new dealership about it, hopefully they fix it before they sell it again or it will drive the next person crazy too.
I took a hit selling it for this GT, but I did get another $7500 credit. I was just so over that damn FE, I wanted rid of it. I shouldn't reward Ford with another purchase, but I really did love my FE other than the PaaK and customer service.
But as I said, the frunk button works also. Which is also huge for me. I will actually use it now, before it was too annoying to reach in and double pull, walk back to the front and put a bag in there. New MRR rims should be here next week. I am just so relieved to get rid of that FE. Looks of the GT are better too. Wish it had the metal pedals like the FE had, but oh well.
PIcs of the two before he drove it away, and that the frunk button isn't greyed out.
The setting doesn't occur until I press the Start button. Until then the seat is in the easy exit position it was in when I got out. It is true that if I didn't have the fob linked I would have to press 1 additional button.
NFC requires close proximity, it's a glorified RFID. It's not anything like PAAK.
I understand. This is especially true when you consider this is an expensive purchase. You expect things to work as advertised, and if not, a sympathetic ear to give you hope that things will get better "down the road". I think some dealers are better at customer support than others. Mine lets me discuss things with the certified tech not just the service writer.
EVERY day people complain about PAAK not working, including those who say they've been stranded. My statement applies to everyone who is deeply frustrated with PAAK and is letting that ruin their view of their purchase of an otherwise pretty great car.
Yep, sign me up for an FE with a PAAK that’s AFU.
Paak would be a minor annoyance if we received two fobs. If Paak was minor I shouldn't have such a difficult time entering or starting my car. Minor would be when you are told 'no key detected' when driving, not a complete failure of access or drivability.
I think the fact of the matter is, when people shell out $60k for a vehicle, you'd expect it to work as advertised - especially when you're, you know, trying to start your vehicle. It's laughable. "Settling" for faults in a brand new car gives Ford zero incentive to fix this sh*t.
