Update on Mach-E launch progress from engineering friends in Mexico

[DaveRuns]

I'd like to say that I don't feel comfortable sharing the attachments, but the truth is I'm not high enough on the food chain to be on the original email distribution, so no attachments ever made it me.

Fine with us! Thanks for sharing what you're comfortable sharing. Now, if there's anything else you want to throw our way, we're all ears...and eyes

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[SnBGC]

Don't leave us hanging. Is it the Focus or the C-Max?

1968 GTO Ram Air II Convertible 4 speed manual transmission and 4.33 axle. It is considered to be among the top historically significant vehicles that Pontiac has ever built. But.....it still is just another mass produced car in the whole scheme of things.

In case anyone is interested in classic muscle cars....
I have it listed in the Barrett-Jackson auction in 2021. After owning this car since 1987, it's time that someone else take over and hopefully enjoy it.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Eve...=eblast&utm_campaign=201204_Early Bidder Ends

 

[guyofthesky]

My dealer was pretty sure my FE would be the first MME he receives.

My dealer showed me a list that indicates he will get a demo car one week before mine arrives. fwiw.

 

[All Hat No Cattle]

It looks like some people that have not been given the opportunity to actually see a Mach-E live might need some unbiased hand-holding, LOL.

I put this in the Review section, but this section seems to have more interest. A very small review from 2 people that had no intention of buying a Mach-E, until they saw it.

Went to the Las Vegas Road Show today, they had 2 vehicles in static display.

No appointment. Just went for an investors perspective. Over 20 people waiting for the tour.

1) Very surprised that the Mach-E is noticeably bigger than it looks in all the pictures that my wife and I have seen on-line.

2) Whatever they used on the body to shine it up like that, I want some. The finish looked perfect and mirror-like. Even my wife noticed it.

3) I watched some big guy get out of the drivers seat and then sit in the back seat, no adjustment. Asked how it was in the back, he was surprised that it was still roomy.

4) When I told the wife that I was going to this show, she wanted to go also, just to get out of the house. She is perfectly happy with her '17 Edge Titanium.

5) Now she had me ask a salesman when they were going to be in stock. Supposedly by January.

6) She was really impressed, saying "That is going to be a hit".

7) So we left our number. And I'm going to buy more F.

 

[SnBGC]

I think it's one thing to let friends, family, or even co-workers take it out for a spin. It's completely different to allow complete strangers to ride around in YOUR new car, before you even get a chance to ride in it yourself. At least that's how I view it anyways.

Point taken. The folks at the dealership aren't strangers to me so I guess that is why I am okay with it. I totally see your point. Plus, I haven't purchased the car yet so there is that little bit of a technicality......

I don't really consider it to be my car yet. Perhaps my enthusiasm is waning. I mean, the car was assembled well over a month ago and it's still sitting there and is going to sit there for quite a while apparently. The next 6-8 weeks are going to be interesting.

 

[guyofthesky]

Speaking of test drives, are dealerships allowed to give test drives on our Mach E’s to other people until we come pick up our cars? I know we’ve talked about FCTP vehicles being used for that, but almost all new cars have a little bit of mileage on them, and I’ve assumed this has been from test drives.

Maybe special order vehicles are different?

My dealer told me that no one, not even the dealer, would drive the car before me.

 

[Mike16]

My dealer told me that no one, not even the dealer, would drive the car before me.

same! Except maybe the truck driver that will unload? ?

 

[DaveRuns]

Point taken. The folks at the dealership aren't strangers to me so I guess that is why I am okay with it. I totally see your point. Plus, I haven't purchased the car yet so there is that little bit of a technicality......

I don't really consider it to be my car yet. Perhaps my enthusiasm is waning. I mean, the car was assembled well over a month ago and it's still sitting there and is going to sit there for quite a while apparently. The next 6-8 weeks are going to be interesting.

Ya, my enthusiasm level seems to be decreasing a little. Then, I see a video review revealing a nugget I hadn't seen yet, and it raises a little more. It's a rollercoaster of emotions. My car is built, but I'll be more excited when it actually ships.

 

[SnBGC]

Ya, my enthusiasm level seems to be decreasing a little. Then, I see a video review revealing a nugget I hadn't seen yet, and it raises a little more. It's a rollercoaster of emotions. My car is built, but I'll be more excited when it actually ships.

Honestly, the main thing that is keeping me interested still is that I have driven one so I know how these drive. I enjoy driving and I enjoy a vehicle with a good driving experience. This car has an experience all it's own.

Some of the reviewers noticed it as well. Others liked the way the car drove but they didn't understand why. I understand why. Hard to explain though. Imagine the ride of a Lincoln that drives like a BMW M3 and handles like a Corvette.

 

[Blinkin]

Honestly, the main thing that is keeping me interested still is that I have driven one so I know how these drive. I enjoy driving and I enjoy a vehicle with a good driving experience. This car has an experience all it's own.

Some of the reviewers noticed it as well. Others liked the way the car drove but they didn't understand why. I understand why. Hard to explain though. Imagine the ride of a Lincoln that drives like a BMW M3 and handles like a Corvette.

Mine is being built on Tuesday and you're making me mad it's not sooner. This is a good thing.

 

[Jimrpa]

I have been getting emails directly from FORD on such things as build week, build week slip of 1 week, etc. I expect to get one next week when my status changes to an actual build date. Suggest you sign up for email updates on your order.

I’ve been getting rocks from Ford ?

 

[engnrng]

I get the same message. But i Know from my local dealer that my car has been build.

Remove the following [space] after the last number. I did, and it found my VIN valid. For some reason, when you use a cut and paste using your Windows keyboard, Windows arbitrarily adds an extra ASCII character - the space character (Star Trek jokes anyone?). I have had the same problem with some web pages asking for an email address that I paste - just go to the END and then backspace once to remove the space character.

 

[timbop]

Remove the following [space] after the last number. I did, and it found my VIN valid. For some reason, when you use a cut and paste using your Windows keyboard, Windows arbitrarily adds an extra ASCII character - the space character (Star Trek jokes anyone?). I have had the same problem with some web pages asking for an email address that I paste - just go to the END and then backspace once to remove the space character.

One of my favorite T-shirts: "Failure is not an option - it comes bundled with Windows" *

(*) brought to you by my Unix system

 

[engnrng]

LOL so true. I was just thinking that those of us on here don't even need a "dealer walkthrough" given all that we know. And for those of us who were able to see it in person during the Mach-E tour have more of a reason to just drive it off immediately.

A few weeks ago, I stopped by my dealer to wish people a Happy Thanksgiving. The General Manager introduced me to their new EV sales person and asked if I had a few minutes to talk with him. You know, so he could get some free training for his sales department - from me!! I said I didn't have much time, so we only talked about 45 minutes. Talked about charging methods, actual EV owner experience (Energi and Kona), a wide variety of features on the Mach E - most of which I have learned from this Forum - Thanks, everyone!!!! It was fun, he was receptive and eager to learn, and was getting very enthusiastic about his new job. Got me a little charged up (pun intended) about getting my car, and that was before OKTB was done! Everyone needs a little help these days - glad to be able to brighten someone's day just by sharing something I enjoy.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Most decent dealerships won't do that. I suppose they could do it if they wanted to because they own the vehicle before it is sold to you . They usually drive the car before sale to make sure everything is functioning correctly.

I do expect that if my car arrives before the FCTP my dealer might want to go on the test ride with me.

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