Some interesting differences between US Mach-E and Chinese Mach-E

[babyplex]

I want the Chinese version of the center console. If I could buy that part right now I would replace the phone tray in a heartbeat. I hope AOSK or someone else comes out with an aftermarket version.

Me too! i hardly use the OEM Ford Wireless charging (for reasons well known) and would change this as well!

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[AOSK]

More than a year ago, I asked Zac at AOSK this very questions as I was interested in replacing the US version console with the China version. Here was his reply:

I got the email back from our friend that works in the biggest Mach-E dealer in China, unfortunately, he confirmed to me that if owners want some OEM parts from Ford, owners bring in their Mach-E to Ford, and they order the part directly from Ford factory, and they install the parts. This is true for all manufacturers. Some people do mod cars in China, for aftermarket parts they order it on a place like Amazon here and for some bigger parts, like a whole-body kit, they bring it to auto shop and let them order and install them. For OEM parts, you bring your car to the dealers to have them installed.

The reason why it's like this is because (1) China has a different culture than US or EU and don't DIY as frequent as US. They let others do it because labor cost is very cheap. (2) People mostly live in high-rise housing, and don't have the garage space to work on stuff. (3) The government has a strict regulation toward mods.

Wow, Mark.
Yes, its exactly these 3 reasons.
these 3 points are very precise.

 

[AOSK]

Because my leg leans against it when I drive and it actually hurts my shin. There’s at least one thread on this forum where other drivers have discussed this and the steps they’ve taken to make it more comfortable. In some cases they have glued foam to the side of it to prevent the irritation.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/phone-charging-platform-and-leg-ergonomics.21865/

I really want a solution to this that looks stock, not something cheesy or bolt-on.

Oh I remember this thread,
we could probably make sth using a similar solution on the armrest cover, or seat belt cushion pad. But they won't look stock tho, shall we?

 

[pr0t0c0l_dr01d]

Oh I remember this thread,
we could probably make sth using a similar solution on the armrest cover, or seat belt cushion pad. But they won't look stock tho, shall we?

What if you replaced the gloss black cover for the edge of the phone tray with something else that clips into that spot - something with higher walls and padded leather/stitching like on the chinese console - so it wouldn’t be as sharp an edge for my leg to hit. That would look stock and wouldn’t be hard to install.

If that’s too difficult, i suppose a purpose built cushion pad for that spot would be an improvement.

 

[amer gayauer]

Is it possible to get the Chinese sync+ be converted to English language r at least install the language? I bought a Chinese import in dubai and I can't navigate the system... also disappointed to read above it doesn't support android auto (that's the only reason I accepted the Chinese import thinking I can just run android auto). Is there a way to activate android auto with a bolt on/ USB?

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