UK Customers

[Spensaf]

@kamtheman and @richresroc The choice of RWD or AWD is and has to be purely personal. I do not want to influence you one way or the other but I will give the reason why I went for the ER RWD.
I haven't driven a rear wheel drive car since 1982. All but the last 2 have been front wheel drive. My last 2 cars have been AWD Kuga's and I have been grateful for the AWD system once in all that time (nearly 6 years). The main reason for the AWD choice was because they offered more power to my right foot.
My MME original order was for a SR RWD which I preordered on 29 Feb having cancelled a Peugeot e2008 that day. When I found out the spec of this version (virtually nothing) I thought about the SR AWD but that didn't fair much better although it did have the better seats. So it was the ER RWD fully booted and spurred. Then the Chancellor changed the rules on the PICG which put my choice out of the range. Good old Ford though. They lowered the price so that it qualified. Thankyou and happy days. I don't really need the range, my commute to work is 16 miles round trip, but as I am getting older I want to spend less time at work and more time away(current circumstances allowing) so extra range will be useful. My choice therefore over RWD than AWD was made on purely aesthetic reasons and not practical. Living on the South Coast we don't get a lot of snow. It does rain a lot and can get icy but not enough to warrant another £7000 (or £10000 if you factor in the PICG). I wanted the tech and the comfy seats to better what I have already or there is no point getting a new car, so that when I do make the odd road trip I will be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Black (wasn't keen on the other colours) ER RWD it is then. Whatever you choose I hope it comes soon and you are happy with your decision.

Everyone's needs are different. Within the family we have an Alfa Stelvio (4WD), My Alfa 4C (RWD) and 3 smaller FWD cars. The FWD cars have always coped very in all weather conditions (it tends to be bad drivers that cause most accidents), my RWD 4C is a track machine but way too much power to weight ratio to drive even in the wet aggressively but the Stelvio is incredible to drive in all conditions. Thats why I chose the AWD version. It's all down to driving styles and how much you drive to me.

This is going to be my daily driver so I wanted something that would get the adrenaline going when I wanted/needed it and hold the road well in all conditions.

I'm actually really pleased by the reviews saying that in the wet they did feel the rear power a little more!

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[Mercury8]

Also, If they were so concerned about income, they would have prioritised the premium models.

It could also be argued that whichever models have received the most confirmed orders would be given priority in order to guarantee income.

That would mean the models with less orders perhaps missing the first ship.

This is all conjecture (and no doubt wrong!) at the moment although we know that there seems to be an issue with the First Edition that you’re experiencing

 

[Spensaf]

Have a watch of this. Putting the AWD thru it's paces by Vaughn Gittin the race driver. Very cool.

 

[Bill Schaeffer]

This may be a dumb question - so forgive me if it is.

What are people doing about DashCams for the Mach-E?

Do we even need them? i.e. I know the Mach-E has cameras all around, can these be used in a collision or do we need to have DashCams installed in addition to them?

Thanks

 

[Spensaf]

It could also be argued that whichever models have received the most confirmed orders would be given priority in order to guarantee income.

That would mean the models with less orders perhaps missing the first ship.

This is all conjecture (and no doubt wrong!) at the moment although we know that there seems to be an issue with the First Edition that you’re experiencing

Not really because the pre-orders were given to the factories before they were converted to orders. As we are all aware, some people's cars are already finished and waiting to be collected.

 

[portlandg]

This may be a dumb question - so forgive me if it is.

What are people doing about DashCams for the Mach-E?

Do we even need them? i.e. I know the Mach-E has cameras all around, can these be used in a collision or do we need to have DashCams in stalled in addition to them?

Thanks

It has been reported by our friends in the US that dash cam functionality is NOT on the car at the moment. It has been reported that it COULD be made possible by an OTA update in the future so if you have got one don't throw it away. This, I believe, is why the car hasn't got sentry mode at the moment

 

[SashaLondon]

Does anyone know if there is an USB for memory expansion? You have to use that for Tesla cam saving.

 

[Spensaf]

Does anyone know if there is an USB for memory expansion? You have to use that for Tesla cam saving.

There must be a USB port in the car for phone tethering so you would have thought the software controls that. There's also wifi within the car so maybe that could be done untethered as well.

 

[SteveUk]

Order confirmed and it says 22 weeks and surprisingly I also have a cancel button even though I have done the electronic order signature. I went for the ER rwd based on the advice here.

 

[richresroc]

Thanks for your insights all. Just been to see the car in Ipswich and I love it. Think my minds made up. Suxh a spacious car inside and the infotainment system which i was really worried about seems really easy to use. In dark mode it doesn't dominate the car either like similar offerings like Tesla. Just hope it fits on my tiny drive now! May just have to move house ha

 

[portlandg]

Thanks for your insights all. Just been to see the car in Ipswich and I love it. Think my minds made up. Suxh a spacious car inside and the infotainment system which i was really worried about seems really easy to use. In dark mode it doesn't dominate the car either like similar offerings like Tesla. Just hope it fits on my tiny drive now! May just have to move house ha

I saw it in March. Had the same impressions. My driveway was fine but I had to extend the garage. Ouch!!!!

 

[Mercury8]

Thanks for your insights all. Just been to see the car in Ipswich and I love it. Think my minds made up. Suxh a spacious car inside and the infotainment system which i was really worried about seems really easy to use. In dark mode it doesn't dominate the car either like similar offerings like Tesla. Just hope it fits on my tiny drive now! May just have to move house ha

Good to hear from someone else who’s actually saw it. I’ve just got another 9 weeks until I can finally see one!??

 

[SteveUk]

Now I have had very helpful explanations re the stacking up of cars unable to ship I felt confident to confirm the go ahead of my order. Cheers

Plus lots of good reviews.

 

[SJ_Okay]

Also, If they were so concerned about income, they would have prioritised the premium models.

The factory in Mexico is a batch build. They need a minimum of 30 configurations to start a run. RHD AWD ER and FE’s have sliden down, probably to the end of the production line, because their UK demand is so low. That’s why you, I and other ER AWD customers are, unfortunately, taking delivery in May not March, despite early reservation.

 

[ChrisR101]

Hi all, new here placed an order couple of weeks ago for a Black SR AWD(2nd order changed my mind from earlier order), signed the order form electronically a few days go, says delivery will be in 14-16 weeks. Does anyone know when there will be one to view at think Ford in Guildford? Or nearby.

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