So many issues with Mach-E? A bit disappointed!

[Clydesdale]

In the software world the quality control mentality has evolved into a get it out and fix any issues not caught in testing post ship as software updates are relatively easy , for manufacturing you would expect less of that. For tesla the build quality has never been that great from the start and it seems to take them a while to sort it out, this is made worse by them ramping up to produce a large number of vehicles.

Most new vehicles have teething problems however unlike tesla like legacy manufacturers have been making cars for decades so there really should be no excuses in this day an age so potential lemons and teething issues should be kept to a minimum.

The fact there are issues for what by ford standards is such a low volume of manufacture and expensive vehicle is disappointing to see especially since customers have been waiting a very long time since making a reservation, ford should have learnt from the mess of the explorer launch so lets hope for a swift resolution to all these issues so that all new owners get to enjoy their shiny new purchase as expected.

Although it may seem like forever that this car was under development, it really came to market pretty quickly. Especially considering the entirely new drivetrain, electrical (battery) and related software architectures. This is a very complex system! Yes, mechanically it is simpler than ICE, but those ICE systems have benefited from iterations over the last 100 years. Kudos to the engineers.

The good thing is that if designed properly, OTA will be able to fix and enhance many things over time, and without needing to return to service. The hardware will get improved with time too, with redesigns and updated manufacturing processes. That may not directly benefit the early adopters, but in the meantime rest assured with the Ford warranty for any of the outliers.

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[GoGoGadgetMachE]

By loose it has lesser tension between gears than my Chrysler 200 but it's certainly not loose where u don't know if it is in the right gear or if it will pop out of one.

someone, @SnBGC maybe, was telling me that the dial actually goes "past" the stop - it's kind of "freewheeling"... but it doesn't pop out of gear or anything.

in 2093 when my car arrives I'll see what I think.

 

[prdude]

Anyone have a really loose gear selector? I haven’t taken delivery yet (tomorrow) but noticed how substantially loose and wobbly the gear dial is in comparison to the explorer I’m driving right now.

it is looser than the one that was in my Fusion Energi. But i wouldn't consider it a concern

 

[AndyS_OSU]

it is looser than the one that was in my Fusion Energi. But i wouldn't consider it a concern

My initial concerns were before I took delivery. When I took the car home they had done something to the gear selector and it was much tighter. Not as firm as the explorer but not offensive now

 

[Maric]

Just curious. Are people in moderate weather as in California also having the 12V battery issue?
Or is it only happening in the regions hit by the Arctic cold front?

Battery power being reduced due to extreme cold is quite common. I haven't read all 15 pages. Has Ford said anything on when it will resolve the 12V battery draining issue?

im in NorCal. I have had zero issues. Not battery, not screen whine, not phone as key, nothing. Car has been perfect.

 

[eltonlin]

im in NorCal. I have had zero issues. Not battery, not screen whine, not phone as key, nothing. Car has been perfect.

Man, that Ford escalation did wonders...

 

[Maric]

Man, that Ford escalation did wonders...

Well my experience up to getting that car sucked. ?

Knock on wood no problems have crept up so far. I mainly posted because I don’t want people to be deterred from buying this car. It’s a great car.

 

[Trede]

Well my experience up to getting that car sucked. ?

Knock on wood no problems have crept up so far. I mainly posted because I don’t want people to be deterred from buying this car. It’s a great car.

No issues. Car is beyond compare. The squeaky wheel gets the kick, as they say.

Joking aside, I expected some issues as an early adopter. I'm one of those who gets early access games to actually help find and fix bugs because it's fun. Worst I've had is sync taking an extra 5 seconds or so to respond when I first start the car...

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

in 2093 when my car arrives I'll see what I think.

Still the optimist, I see.

We should have a contest. Who gets theirs delivered to the dealer last. Price is right rules. Winner (loser?) gets ... something?

 

[mburtsvt]

Did UAT, (User Accessibility Testing), at Apple for a few years. This all sounds like fun to me.

 

[machefan]

it is looser than the one that was in my Fusion Energi. But i wouldn't consider it a concern

I can confirm that if there is a major fault where the car is not drivable the dial will lock into place. When Ford was updating to add a token (car data tracking) the MME went into fault. The FE had to get someone to clear it, after clearing it was freewheeling again. I personally don't mind how it operates but would rather it stop to the left for park and stop to the right for drive.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

Still the optimist, I see.

We should have a contest. Who gets theirs delivered to the dealer last. Price is right rules. Winner (loser?) gets ... something?

They both get their cars.

 

[Major]

I can confirm that if there is a major fault where the car is not drivable the dial will lock into place. When Ford was updating to add a token (car data tracking) the MME went into fault. The FE had to get someone to clear it, after clearing it was freewheeling again. I personally don't mind how it operates but would rather it stop to the left for park and stop to the right for drive.

Add me to the ones that would prefer the shifter stops at park and drive. I see no purpose in allowing it to freewheel.

 

[Ponypower50]

I don't have any issues either, just can,t charge with 240 V.

 

[Shayne]

Nice! I'm running FIOS with bonded 2.4 and 5.0 but no mesh. Both of our FIOS-supplied SSIDs have a hyphen. Once I get Marlin home I'll try this.

I get 4 bars standing beside the car outside and 2 bars in. This is what the car gets also 2 bars with the doors closed. Do you think the wifi antenna is inside the car and you have to shout at it to make a connection. Wondering if a weak connection is part of the cause for no connection.

With all of these issues
- I will not download the ford pass app and just use the key fob for now
- I will not connect to my home wifi.
- I will only charge at home on my JuiceBox 40 and charge to only 80% (whatever that range is)
- I will wait until all of these issues are resolved.
Picking up my Mach-e in a couple of weeks.

Is a juicebox able to be programed to only charge the car to 80% with no info from the car? I thought it can be time scheduled but will just pump it up to 100%. That is why I opted for dumb as I do not need a hydro meter and a time schedule only does half the job. If it only does half then it made no sense for me but maybe I misunderstood.

Nothing is ever really perfected. They patch, update, fix bugs, patch, update and then abandon and move to the new model or version and start the whole process over from scratch. Just the way it is I guess.

So you have upgraded your graphic cards before .

Anyone have a really loose gear selector? I haven’t taken delivery yet (tomorrow) but noticed how substantially loose and wobbly the gear dial is in comparison to the explorer I’m driving right now.

Nope maybe forced when it was locked?

im in NorCal. I have had zero issues. Not battery, not screen whine, not phone as key, nothing. Car has been perfect.

That makes our problems feel a whole lot less important knowing you are good ? .

I don't have any issues either, just can,t charge with 240 V.

Can't charge at 240V sounds like no problem at all .

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