Some Observations After Delivery

[hybrid2bev]

#2 made me curious so I checked where a magnet would stick. We knew the trunk lid was plastic. Validated that the hood and fenders are not magnetic.

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[available_username2]

Can I be annoying and ask what the a pillar looks like?

 

[generaltso]

I know the Premium doesn't have the black headliner like the FE, but does the Premium with black interior have a gray headliner or is it cream colored like it is with the light space gray interior?

 

[jparduhn70]

I know the Premium doesn't have the black headliner like the FE, but does the Premium with black interior have a gray headliner or is it cream colored like it is with the light space gray interior?

All the renders I've seen show it's the cream color.

 

[generaltso]

All the renders I've seen show it's the cream color.

Hard to tell from the renders. That looks more like a light gray to me.

 

[Orangefirefish]

No ground....that's pretty sloppy work.

And negligent as well... beyond EV charging that’s downright dangerous. I wonder if this is an EMT circuit where the raceway is bonded and grounded, just no wired connection to the outlet.

 

[jparduhn70]

Can I be annoying and ask what the a pillar looks like?

Here you go.

 

[agoldman]

Looks medium gray pillars and darker gray top

 

[OttawaGuy]

#2 made me curious so I checked where a magnet would stick. We knew the trunk lid was plastic. Validated that the hood and fenders are not magnetic.

I wonder why Ford didn't go full aluminum, would have saved some weight...

 

[jparduhn70]

Hard to tell from the renders. That looks more like a light gray to me.

Pulled this off a YouTube video. Probably a better representation of the color, yes, more a light gray.

 

[jparduhn70]

I wonder why Ford didn't go full aluminum, would have saved some weight...

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[OttawaGuy]

$$$

I know but they did it on the F150 and the prices didn't go up because of it! Or it's a thing about the level of F150 sales that allows them to come in their money with it

 

[ARK]

I picked up my car yesterday and thought I knew everything I needed to know based on what I've learned here. Here are some observations:

1. First Editions have a black head liner and A/B/C-pillar trim, not the off-white in the other Premiums. I suppose I should have noticed in the CGI renders, but I didn't. I was actually happy about that because I can't stand how dirty that light color can get. I didn't see any references to that difference in any of the documentation to date.
2. The hood and fenders are aluminum. Someone put a door into the left front fender just in front of the charge port at the dealership and I didn't see it right away. Honestly didn't think I'd have to look for dents, but I noticed it when the reflection of the Electrify America green lighting reflected wrong. I went into my PDR guy and he showed me all the aluminum panels when trying to figure out how difficult the repair might be. Nice to know I won't have to worry about hood or fender corrosion. The dealer is reimbursing me for the repair in case anyone is wondering.
3. The cargo area liner fits better when the panel is in the lower position. It's designed to go under the plastic trim at the rear of the cargo area.
4. There are dimples in the front bumper cover in case you want to screw the front plate bracket to the car. Not happening for me.
5. The seating materials are impressive. Others have commented about it, but until you feel it, it's difficult to comprehend.
6. CarPlay works well when it's functional, but it's been inconsistent.
7. The FordPass app is worse with this car than my Escape. PaaK is okay, but I actually trust the fob more for now. The remote profile push doesn't work at all the way the instructions tell you to set it up. This app needs a lot more work before I feel it's trustworthy.
8. If you're installing an EVSE at home, make sure your electrician wires your outlet correctly. My ChargePoint Home Flex wasn't charging the car, even though the app said it was. Tried the Ford portable charger with the same NEMA 14-50 outlet, no luck. FordPass said both were plugged in when checking the app, but not charging. Connected the Ford portable charger to 120V and it worked perfectly. After extensive troubleshooting, I found that my electrician failed to install a ground wire in the outlet, so the car wouldn't accept a charge.
9. Touchscreen response is very good and the menus are fairly intuitive.

Everything I've read about the car has been nearly spot-on, and if I were grading it, would have to give it an A- overall. The FordPass and CarPlay issues are what's preventing me from giving it an A. I hope the OTAs correct some of the deficiencies.

Thank you for this. Would you mind posting a picture of the dimples on the front bumper for the license plate?

Mine was installed at the factory and I’m thinking of taking it out and putting some bumper plugs, but worried that the plugs won’t sit well because it seems as though the bumper might have been drilled on a curve, not a flat section.

 

[jparduhn70]

I know but they did it on the F150 and the prices didn't go up because of it! Or it's a thing about the level of F150 sales that allows them to come in their money with it

I think you're right. Ford's profit margin is much higher on F-150s, and along with the sales volume of the vehicle, it's not as cost prohibitive.

 

[jparduhn70]

Thank you for this. Would you mind posting a picture of the dimples on the front bumper for the license plate?

Mine was installed at the factory and I’m thinking of taking it out and putting some bumper plugs, but worried that the plugs won’t sit well because it seems as though the bumper might have been drilled on a curve, not a flat section.

I hope this is a good photo for you.

I agree that they might not sit well on the curvature of the cover. I have a set of plugs I'd be happy to sell you at a discount. PM me if interested.

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