What I Hate About My Ford Mustang Mach E!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2024
- I’ve owned my Mustang Mach-E for a month now, and as great as it is, I’ve found a few ‘quirks’ that are just so frustrating! 😡 Let me know if you agree-have you experienced any of these problems, or would this annoy you as much as it bothers me?!? Drop a comment below and let me know!👇🏼
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Ford must have listened because I got my Mach E about 3 weeks after this video and there is now no lag on the screen. Zero. None. Bupkis. As to opening the trunk it's a kick toward the bumper not a slide left/right. But you'd have to read the manual to know that.
I experienced the issue on Friday when the owner of the ford dealership took the Mach-E key with her to Bozeman, which is about 3 1/2 hours away. We tried to set my phone up as a key and it would NOT work!! It said my phone is incompatible and I ended up taking an Ecoboost Mustang with me instead (video to come). Keep up the awesome work! Love your videos!
Thanks for pointing out these issues in the Mach-E, hope Ford takes a 2nd look at these problems and sends an OTA update to the phone and the cars as well.
Great vid! Looking forward to hearing about the things you love!!
Thank you for your support Adam Berberich! 🙏🏼
Great content, Your video production keeps getting better! I don't own a Mach E (yet) but from the test drive the one thing I didn't like was having to duck to get in the back seat.
You called out all the issues I have with my Mach-E.! Thank you! I hope Ford is watching.
I did receive a OTA yesterday that forced me to reset the vehicle but the phone as a key works much better.
Try your plug and charge on ea and greenlots
Robert, good to know! Still waiting on the update!
@@markfitzpatrick6692 Mach-E Plug and Charge worked flawlessly at the ElectrifyAmerica charging station near me. It was a good experience but the charge speed slow. Average 51kWh. The EA was some what offline so I’ll give them a pass.
@@RobertJacksonraj2 try it with the app and see if the speed is different. I am glad it worked for you. We need more success stories from owners to counter the negativity.
Thanks for your perspective on the Mach- E flaws. You should be able to kick in the center and not swipe to open the tailgate. Usually it's possible to disable to chirp when locking the car. Enjoy the drive!
This was a nice vlog. I really enjoy when you have complaints. You do it so calmly. You should make more content about stuff that bothers you.
THANK YOU! What a great honest video... I'm sure you like many features of this car, but most of what you showed us are real turn-offs, I wish reviewers out there could show that kind of stuff more often!
Few people have corrected the kicking gesture, ok, but I think it wouldn't be too much to ask to calibrate the sensors to detect a side by side motion?
The sound when it backs out, I think I could live with, and I really hope they'll fix the key issue with a software update (I think they only give one key fob too, so good luck in the meantime!).
But the lagginess is horrible, WOW 😱!!
Thank you for your honest review. I agree with you 💯. The lag time on the display clearly shows Fords lack of system integration. Please continue to post as I would like to the amount of time Ford takes to correct these issues.
The kick sensor on most if not all cars that have them are calibrated for a Forward/Back In/out movement rather than a side to side movement. Side to side like you are doing will generally not trigger as you are finding. Forward/back should have 100% success.
I was also thinking that as most of them are more for a kicking sensor. Can you try that way?
Exactly! The manual says kick motion! Not side to side.
Thx didn't know about it being movement specific, though it makes sense so that random movement is open the tailgate
Looks like most of her complaining is user related lol
It is a Mustang. Maybe you have to kick your leg backwards, like a horse.
This really shows the the real software know hows from each brand. Most likely ford is using third party to develop these software and connected ecosystem but it really makes a difference if your organization is built up from day one to support those kinda employee roles and infrastructure it demands.
Most people think that it would be easy to just provide a software update to fix any issues but it literally needs a whole pipeline of things to support those features. Even the companies who specifically make Android phones, can't even provide regular updates.
I just read the MME manual regarding opening the tailgate (trunk) with your foot, it says: Move your foot, in a single-kick motion, without pausing, under and away from the rear bumper detection area....Avoid the following actions when using the hands-free opening feature:
• Making physical contact with the bumper.
• Holding your foot under the bumper.
• Sweeping your foot from side to side, or kicking at an odd angle.
I'm a UX designer and I would be fired for such a moronic design. The user is always right. Most of the users will: make physical contact with the bumper when kicking (and will try to avoid this move again, as sheens are painy); will hold foot under the bumper as it is logical behavior - to allow "stupid computer to see my leg"; will sweep the foot as it is a safer and more natural movement (sheens). Jeeez...
Generally this kicking thing is a design of the past. Now, it should recognize through the rear camera (when the car is open) that person stands in front of it, who is the person, and then open :))). I suppose it will happen in Tesla in a year or two when they introduce face recognition for other features.
BTW - how it works with the tow hook? Kick the hook? Cool.
I'd just like to say that it's because of people like you that really bring attention to the issues with EVs and I think it's awesome. All of these automakers are pushing EVs out and aren't realizing how important and integrated software has to be in these types of vehicles. I really hope that you create a video showcasing the issues you have with charging stations (EVgo, Electrify America, etc.) so that maybe they will actually do something about the biggest hinderance with electric vehicles (that is not a Tesla): charging it. The average person won't know how to deal with these issues unless they have the patience to research and learn about them. Keep the videos coming!
I won't be buying one until they get all their bugs worked out, better batteries, and charging times within 5 minutes. Until then, EVs can go blow.
@Chris Johnson 5 minutes? See you in 2050.
Thank you 🙌🏽
Hey Shannon, love the channel name change! As an OG subbie, it's so cool seeing the growth of the channel and how you've evolved your style.
The points you bring up are legitimate issues! It's not just one minor niggle but a pile of annoyances that affect the overall enjoyment of ownership. I think a lot of these things will be sorted out over the coming months. There's a bunch of MME owners who are gonna be tuning into your channel after you get your first major OTA. Keep up the content and can't wait for the next one!
Yeah....I’ve noticed several youtubers bank on the Tesla name to gain followers and then bail.
@@seanz6586 Tesla is uninteresting and predictable. Everyone has the same experience at the same Superchargers on the same software with the same five paint colors.
Love the channel name change. I I have the same phone as key issues, hoping they fix that with an OTA update. I find if I kill the app and restart I can open the door and once inside the vehicle if you put it in the wireless charger it will recognize it. My screen is very responsive luckily I don't have that issue. For the liftgate, my daughter can open it every try, I seem to have issues, but I did look in the manual and it said use a front to back motion as opposed to side to side.
I hope Ford listens to your comments and reach out to you, and address all your concerns. Great video once again 👏 Btw, satellite radio may not work inside a garage.
And also will not work under canopy of trees.
Hi Shannon,
I would like to comment on the Kicksensor feature, I have a mach-e and had no issues so far activating the tail gate. The funny portion of your video is when you are trying to do a kick gesture, but the action you are doing is really not how it is supposed to be. You got to swing in your leg in the sensor area(center of the rear bumper) in a way that it is entering and leaving the sensor zone to do a valid kick gesture. If you try and remain your foot in the zone like how you are doing is never gonna give you a satisfactory result.
Try moving your leg in/out or swing your leg into the center area of rear bumper and out of the area completely and wait for it to open. You will start loving the feature when you know how to activate it right.
Good luck and take care.
Hoping for a follow up video from you 🙂
I was going to say this. Spot on. It's a kick, not a swipe. And that's how it works on any car that has it, Ford or otherwise. The sensor is looking for a different motion.
Is this all a joke??? Did it take all these words to get the trunk open????
Thank you, bad software is a dealbreaker for me. Great video!
Excellent video. A lot of these are big deal breakers for me, and it sucks to see that they are pretty much all software issues, which hopefully they fix with updates.
I'm glad I found this...I've been looking up videos comparing the Mach E and the Model Y for my EV when I turn in my LEAF that I've been leasing and this sort of unresponsiveness on the UI will drive me batty.
That laggy screen would drive me nuts too. I’m surprised it doesn’t let you play Pong while you wait for it. 😃
The touch screen’s lack of responsiveness would drive me nuts. Great video!
It seems like it's a common problem too. The worst I have heard about is the back rear window shattering for no reason, possible the glas is tempered wrong or there is a pressure point being push by the design.
I drove a MachE and while the software was needing some work, I never experienced the lag shown in this video, so it could be that the radio was doing so sort of update. My Sync 3 never lags except for after a firmware update, probably while it decompresses map files or indexes something. I don’t think in day to day use you will have lag with Sync 4 on any of the Fords.
Here are some more reasons you dont run out and buy a brand new model car...A year or two later the bugs are worked out..I do want to thank everyone that did get the early models and pointed out the issues..When my 2022 is delivered most of the issues will be worked out..So thanks again for taking one for the team...
Saw my first Mach-E on the road yesterday. Color was Carbonized Gray like this one.
Try kicking forward and back to open the liftgate. That is how the MME gate seems to work best.
Yes, that’s what the manual says
Kick to open not sweep to open?
@@anthonyc8499 Kick works for mine. It's also easier if I'm carrying bags.
I saw another reviewer doing the side swipe too. RTFM :)
I’ll try it out! Thanks for chiming in 😃
We also own a Tesla. Many times the Tesla does not recognize my phone as a key. Instead it activates the security camera and I have to wait until it finishes recording.
My Tesla and chill blanket could become a collector’s item
Love your honesty! You’re NOT being whiny, especially for the cost. Hope Ford has fixed most, if not all of the problems you’ve noted.
I don't own an iPhone, but maybe check that the "Background App Refresh" setting is turned on for your Ford app. Or if there are any settings to control which apps can run in the background or access Bluetooth when they are running in the background.
I test drove the Mach e and the screen lag was definitely a huge turn off for me. Ugh I hope they fix that
Great video! Love hearing about some of the details you don’t get until you live with it. Some of these wouldn’t show up on a test drive.
One note: you are mixing up kWh (energy) and kW (power aka the rate energy is transferred). A battery holds energy in kilowatt-hours and charges at a rate in kIlowatts. Your Mach-e came with 250 kilowatt-hours of energy, which it can transfer to the battery at a rate of up to 150 kilowatts.
A lot of people mix this up, or incorrectly say kilowatts-per-hour, and it confuses those trying to understand charging and charger power. Apologies if you already know this. Hopefully it helps viewers.
good video. Knowing how often technology does this, I will never get an electric car. I can handle mechanical issues but when the electronics start bugging out and the only solution is paying Ford, forget that noise.
Thank you..I was considering buying one, I'll wait another 2 years
Only software experts know how to recruit people to do software correctly. If they can't get these basic features correct, I wonder how they covered their bases on the security
Very legitimate concerns. I hope they can fix it by 2022, these things would bug me in any vehicle & much more in a $50k vehicle
The only experience you mentioned that I can relate to is the PaaK, everything else seems to work pretty solidly. Mine comes back to Apple CarPlay every single time. Sirius radio does not work when the car is in Garages or Tunnels. It may have worked for you in the past, but overcast, etc... also affects. If you truly have some bugs I hope they get worked out in future updates.
I wish we could turn off the back up alarm but I'm glad the boot up (start) time is faster also I like the push button start and stop because it allows you to put the car in accessary only mode if you just want to chill and listen to the music. I also like that the USB media player plays most digital audio formats.😀
I prefer a keyfob. We got 2 with the Model X and bought one for the Model 3 after the phone only would not work without opening the app about 1 in 10 times. The fob works 100% of the time. But, from what I have read the fob is the least of the Mustang's worries. It does not seem to play well with a number of charging networks which would be a killer for me.
I have the same issues. PAAK is not ready for prime time. When the car does not recognize the phone, starting the car seems to work better than unlock, (and it is a bit more convenient since you don't have to hold the button for three seconds). Regarding the key not being detected, putting the phone on the charge pad seems to force it to be recognized. When kick opening the trunk, stand closer to the car and get a bit further under the vehicle.
Test drove a Tesla and thinking about the Mach E. My wife has a Honda. The lag on the info system drives my crazy. Doesn't seem like a big deal but it is. Mach E eliminated from consideration. Thanks for your informative video.
Thanks for watching Jim!
Holy cow. That reminds me of slow internet. I could never live with that vehicle. Can't get in ,start, and have it recognize all your setting profiles.
Another Mach E owner here and I highly recommend you to check ur vehicle with ford.
I agree with phone as a key. It doesn't work quite often, and I have to bring up my app.
However, it looks like your screen is extremely slow and unresponsive. My car system is also slow for first 10 seconds, but after that, it's very responsive. Android auto also works automatically. Backup camera works every time too. Again, I think you should check your car with dealer.
One more thing. Foot thing for the trunk... I learned my trick and the sensor likes fast swipe. Lol it's stupid but you have to swipe pretty fast. Lol and it will only work if ur car is already unlocked or your phone works as a key.
Maybe they should do what GM did with ev1 and scrap them all 😂😂
Love your videos! I agree completely about using your phone as key. I have the same issue. As far as your touch screen. My touch screen doesn't have any of those issues. I'm worried your screen may have an issue. I agree with the power lift gate that another user commented on you have to kick forward and backward. This is how it works on all Fords.
My biggest issue is that I have log out and log back in for slot of my saved settings to work
Plug and charge is not working. I log into the Ford app. Go to your map screen in the app. Select charging from the drop down and select the charging station your at. Activate the one that your at and it should work. Annoying I know but you can use your free charging credits.
Hey Jose Manning! Thanks so much for your support and the tips! 🙏🏼 Very interesting to know that you don’t have the same issues 🤔
And I’ll have to try out the plug and charge that way. 🤞🏼
For the back hatch, don’t wave your foot horizontally. Just kick it forward (vertical) directly under the left sensor. Should work every time. Got that tip from a Ford guru and it works consistently for me.
Thanks Mark, I’ll try it out!
Under the center of the bumper on this vehicle
Wow. I agree with you. Above everything else, it is a safety hazard. Talk about distracted driving trying to get Car Play to work. Not to mention I’d hate to be in a dangerous part of town and in a rush to get out of there. Ain’t happening in the Mach E. LOL!! I hope a future software update will improve these issues
Alex C, right!?! I’ve actually thought of that ‘what if’ scenario in my head! Like what if I’m being chased by bad guys, run to my car then can’t get in?!? Then I’m dead and end up being the subject of a Netflix murder documentary...ok, my brain might be in overdrive and I might need to take a Netflix break 🙈😂
This and your other videos has convinced me to tell my wife no to a Mach-E. I would be hearing about the problems every day.
I hope someone from Ford watches this...
Lots of us have
Super helpful videos. I'm shopping for an EV.
I started keeping my key. I’m hoping they get the quirks figured out when we get an update
I agree with your comment about merging Ford and Tesla! Why do I get the idea that Ford is using Mach e buyers as quality control for software?! Hopefully the issues are resolved quickly but I won't hold my breath. Tesla is looking likely to be my next car purchase this fall.
Very good presentation of the issues. You are spot on.
I have the same issues with Phone as a key. It’s just very inconsistent. I also own a a Tesla 3 and have never had an issue with it as well. I think the Ford pass app just sucks. Ford should go hire/steal a Tesla app tech.
However even with all these issues I still prefer driving the MME vs the Tesla 3😊.
I was a little confused at that part because she showed she also had the key fob with her in the car, so why wasn’t the key detected? 🤔 Did I miss something?
Hey Tnez, thanks for watching! After I tested the phone, I went and got the key fob so it wasn’t originally on me in the beginning.
Put your foot under the license plate and bring it toward you. Works every time. Hopefully many of your issues were solved with the last few over air updates. Purchased ours on the 1st of April and so far (Fingers crossed) we have not experienced any of these things. 💕
Your first comment about the merge is pretty dam accurate... ford great with car builds while Tesla got software down. Great info on here!
Tesla has great vehicles and great software, if you made a ford with tesla software it would be nearly identical to gold plating a massive turd
Your videos really helped me decide between the two cars, much appreciate your info, just the lack of charging infrastructure was too much to get over! Do you know if there is a way to enter your referral code after I took delivery of my 3? I have my own code but I'm not sure where to enter yours.
Michelle, I’m glad it helped you out! I don’t think a referral code can be used once delivery has taken place but I have known people that call Tesla and verbally tell them to use it. Thanks for thinking about me 😃
Agree with all your problems and add this to the list - My iPhone starts glitching and flashing between apps whenever I place it on the charging pad. One time it even switched the phone to airplane mode. Still love the car just don't use the charging pad.
dlcmike, wow! Thank you for sharing. I agree, there are so many things I LOVE about the Mach-E, but that is honestly very disappointing to hear. These vehicles are BRAND NEW that shouldn’t be happening at all. It sucks that you bought a new vehicle and can’t even use one of the features 😕
...I would be tempted to take it back to the dealer and ask for a discount lol 🙈
Kick in and out on the right hand side of the license plate....not left and right. That's what works on our 2020 Explorer....that drives me nuts too. Sync3 is very laggy.
all these problems would drive me absolutely mad
I see and your right if all that is happening but is the vehicle inside when this happens cause that would mean not in sat view for a signal like sat- radio
Yeah, she was in a garage when she was trying to connect to Sirius, so it was unrealistic to expect to change channels when not in view of the satellite. My Sirius turns off every time I pull into my garage with all my cars.
Just noticed this video is from 1 year ago. I’m getting my Mach E premium next month that I ordered back in October. Curious how many of these issues you’re still experiencing?
Is your sat antenna still covered while parked in the garage?
Yes. And you can't drive out without sat connection. Paragraph 22. ;)
I'm 2 wks into my 1st EV -the MME. Love the car. I'm coming from a low-tech gas car to the Mach E. I don't have the same frustration with 'phone as key' because it's all so new, but I get it. If I were used to that I'd be frustrated too. I owned a '66 Mustang, one of my all-time favorite cars. I didn't even know about the Mach-E until ironically, after the 1st day of looking at cars (gas, and hybrids) one pulled up alongside us. A Mustang SUV that appeared to be a Hybrid ?!?! For me, the fact that it was part of the Mustang Family is what got me interested in the car in the 1st place. I wasn't looking for an EV. I am a musician and being able to haul equipment is a must. I was worried about range, but after researching EV's and the MME I decided to dive in. We'll see how it all works out, so far, so good, but the concerns, pet peeves, etc. are some of mine as well. Driving performance is great, no disappointment whatsoever. I feel that Ford will fix a lot of these bugs. Thanks for the vid, Shannon.
Steve, thanks for reaching out and providing your thoughts! Congratulations on your first EV, I have a few quirks with the MME but overall, it’s still a great EV! Looks fantastic as well 😃
im about to order a GT..is it hard to travel in your mach e meaning does it tell u where u need to stop and charge like the Tesla??..so if I plan a 500mile trip it will show places I can charge along the way?? great video
Very informative review. Thanks. Definitely software is the weak point.
I'm curious if you still have connection issues outside of the garage? I know in past GPS, Sirius XM warn that vehicle has to be out from under a roof.
You're supposed to kick underneath the bumper for the liftgate to open. I have never had an issue with the liftgate
Alphonso Rivera, Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
I’ve resorted to the ‘sweeping’ motion because kicking doesn’t seem to work either for me. 🤦🏽♀️ Perhaps user error? I just haven’t found the sweet spot yet 🙈😂🤣
Just brought mine 9 days ago and I'm having same issues. I also having problem with the delay of streaming and flickering while playing music from TH-cam on my Android phone. This doesn't happened all the time though and it drives me insane. Even when connected the charger cable still didn't help. BUT, I would still buy this Mach-e again because of its beautiful design and cooler looking inside out than the model Y. My thinking is Ford will update their software and most or all of these issues will be resolved, but you can never changed the model Y to look as good as the Mach-e
I think you should just place your foot under the sensor area not wipe it from side to side more like forward and backward. I would not be sure if it supports the mach e yet but you can get a scanner module and a diagnostic software programme called forscan for Fords and it allows you to control things like the closing beeps etc that have been set at the factory granted it would be nice to be able to do this in the car but you can alter settings and make the car better.
"You could just use the key fob!"
Well yeah but the point is that the phone-as-a-key is supposed to work as intended. We've never had issues with our Model Y opening. Hopefully an OTA will fix that.
Thank you mariomasta!!! 🙌🏼 I’m a little surprised at how many people are unbothered by this and say to just to use the fob-especially after Ford made such a big deal about it not being necessary! Hoping a fix comes soon! 🤞🏼
@@EVandChill I think people are unbothered because they've never had the convenience of phone as a key. With our Tesla we never even owned a fob. The phone as a key is expected to work (though it sometimes doesn't as I previously noted). It is embarrassing and inconvenient when it doesn't. I am so used to PAAK that it was a requirement for my next car. My MachE should be arriving this week. Really hope PAAK works.
Great video. The start-up lag would be a deal-breaker for me!! As for satellite, the car was inside, so you access to satelites may have been obscured no?
Hey Mike, so other than that time, I’ve never had an issue connecting to the satellites as long as the garage door was up. Somehow, it was just an additional fluke at the moment.
has the screen lag been fixed for you? I test drove one a few days ago and didn't notice it but the sales guy had it already "started" when I got in.
Did you test all of these features before purchasing? Curious. Problem with all of these manufactures rolling product before its ready.
great video
I just got one and the screen works well for me. I guess they must have fixed that. The lift gate works 100% of the time for me. As others said, just kick straight under the bumper in the middle. You can turn off the lock beep in the settings. It beeps because the car obviously makes no engine noises to alert people the car is on. To me, the only issues you mentioned that are valid is the "phone as a key" function and the lift gate from inside the car. I wouldn't be mad at them for releasing the car with the PAAK being so buggy if they gave you two fobs instead of just one. Ford needs to issue another fob to every owner or fix the issue.
As was suggested, try a kicking motion, however i think they are a little temperamental on all cars. I have a Maserati and it takes a couple of attempts, my dealer said it's an Italian car so that's what you can expect!
I would try another phone to see if it can communicate any better. Finally if Sirius is a Satellite based system perhaps the GPS receiver isn't working as it should. Here in the UK and Europe we have DAB Digital radio which can be a bit patchy In certain locations.
Great video though, and I think they are all valid issues that your dealer should look at.
Yes. I noticed the sweeping motion to get the truck to open. Gotta kick it. Same in my 2019 Edge. The garage really cuts down on connection.
Hi. Thinking about getting a Mach e. Was wondering if you have received updates since this video which addressed some of these issues?
Peter, great question because I’m about to release a new vid in the next few days BUT I’ll tell you that I’m still having issues with Phone as a Key and Sync4. It’s nothing major that is keeping me from driving it but just really annoying issues that Ford needs to squash if they really want to compete with Tesla/other EVs.
great vlog what is your average range? Hopefully, they will update it with software
I haven’t done a true 100-0% test but I wouldn’t doubt that I would be able to go 230mi out of the 230mi rated battery. The battery guesstimate is pretty spot on and very conservative.
Hi, Shannon, excellent video. All the negatives you raised are valid and irritating. We are comparing Model Y to this Mustang E and looking to make a purchase in a month or so. your video just convince me to go with Model Y
I hope Ford is watching this video and really step up their game before they lose more customers
It's going to take your Model Y a lot longer to connect to Apple CarPlay, if ever! 😉
The best honest review I've watched on TH-cam!!!!
Thank you Sam Lee!
Hello, how you fix the issue with the rear camera? Or it got away by itself?
I don't think you have to apologize for those issues. Those abilities are what ford is selling you on, and when they don't work properly that is not the vehicle you purchased.
How long will the update take? A year like VW? Most people sold there cars
You can’t change channels on your Satellite Radio because you are in a garage and the signal is getting blocked by the building. That’s nothing to do with your car. You would likely experience that problem in any other vehicle.
Christopher James, I thought I might get some flax on that 😂 true-it probably wasn’t the best demonstration of it not working, and I probably could have elaborated more about it. I ended up filming in my garage because it was so windy outside, it was compromising the quality of my video.
BUT the regardless of being in the garage, driving down the highway, or parked under the open sky, the satellite radio still will take MINUTES connect sometimes, and sometimes it won’t pick up at all 😕
also note that the middle seat in the back is super hard and uncomfortable and that if you have 3 people in the back seats the people on the left and right side will bump their elbow into the side of the car and that is uncomfortable and annoying.
also the suspension of the car is a bit weird in my opinion. on my test drive the car was constantly rolling/jumping. not so noticable in the front, but it will be annoying for the poeple in the back espessially on longer trips.
I would totally agree with you. Love my Tesla because the tech is mostly flawless. We drove the mach e but decided on the e-tron instead. The tech was better sorted.
All that being said, just had an issue getting the Audi app to work at a EA charger. 😂 Luckily I called EA and they smade the charging session free, but said it was an audi issue.
This is a great review. Well done!
Hey Shannon, agree and nicely done! But so fun to drive! Mostly the same on mine, but you might have a bad module or loose connection. Backup camera on mine comes on instantly (even when the screen is still waking up) might want to have the dealer take a look at that one ☹ that is not normal. We have two of them now and no issues at all on the backup camera side. Thanks for sharing!
I have literally left gas stations entirely when the pump says see cashier. Not worth guessing if the other pumps that are open will work or not
I really want to love the Mach E but the software just isn’t ready for prime time. Fixable with updates but let’s see how long it takes Ford to get on it. They’re not a software company so my gut tells me they won’t update frequently. Hope I’m wrong. Love the video. Thanks.
Thanks for your support BasementStudio! 🙏🏼 As much as love the Mach-E, I don’t think it was quite ready to be rolled out to the public yet 😬 especially with certain key issues happening (pun intended 😂) Hoping for an OTA soon 🤞🏼
Great video Shannon I think you’re supposed to put your foot in and out not back and forth, mine is like that
Thanks 209John, I’ve resorted to the ‘sweeping’ motion because kicking doesn’t seem to work either for me. 🤦🏽♀️ Perhaps user error? I just haven’t found the sweet spot yet 🙈😂🤣
@@EVandChill i’ll bet it’s the machine and not you because my Pacifica PHEV has that feature and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t
I think there are conditions like if side doors are open or if it’s locked or not or if you’ve been away from it for too long it doesn’t seem to work but I will break this pattern when I do I will let you know, we will be some foot swippin fools but it will work!! imagine that🤔🤔
It’s a year since your video. DID FORD FIX all these quirks with the phone as key and the phone connection?
This is valuable for sure.....
Hopefully Livernois releases a tune and Forscan releases mods to quiet or remove the beeping and sounds, etc
Great, I was thinking in getting one and I don't want one any more and I rather keep my fiat 500e until they make it better. You should return it.
I have had fords since 2013 with the kick to open feature. It did take a few times before I figured out how to kick the right way. I agree with Shannon, it should not be that difficult to work. My guess with gas cars is to keep someone from burning themselves from the tailpipes, with electric cars its not an issue. They probably just felt consistency would help those who are coming from gas engiens. A note of interest, with my Edge ST it hardly ever worked, something with the Tow package is my opinion. The trunk on my MME does have a tendency to start to open and then stops at times before opening, it just releases then stops. This is frustrating since I hadn't experienced this in any of my other Ford vehicles. I am like Shannon, I really love the car, but there are some of these querks which are very frustrating to even a Tech savvy person like myself. The infotainment center is really quick to respond but does have its moments. Reminded me of my 2010 Ford Fusion hybrid, it also would just go black. I would have to turn off the car open the door and then close it to get it to "reboot". Ford will get the software and glitches fixed. I am assuming that is why they are moving to the android platform for their future vehicles since it seems to be more forgiving and customizable. I bought my car a month ago and the dealer did a major upgrade on my car before I took it home. I think that has saved me some of the grief that you have experienced.
The software issues are a show stopper for me. I'm really hoping to go with the Mach E when my current lease ends in Jan 22, but these problems won't work for me.
On the name change, it’s cool. I first thought it was an interloper trying to steal your subscribers. But I was relieved to see it was you.
If Tesla and Ford had a baby, please don't name him Tord. That laggy screen though...
lol!! Literally laughing out loud! 😂🤣😂
Great video, Shannon. A few questions: didn't Ford explain that the password request is an anti-theft mechanism?
Like the phone and key/passcode make a two-factor authentication system? I'm sure they'll refine it soon
DayMajor, thanks for watching! In all honesty, the vehicle was/is so new, that most Ford dealers do not know it very well. We were actually showing the Ford salesmen features that they weren’t honed in on so the 2FA was never explained to us. I get it, a lot of people like having 2FA for access inside as well as starting the car but that should be an option to turn on or off. I would rather know that if I have the code to get inside without key fob or phone, that I can just take off without having to enter another code to start it.