Corey said:
It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.
People criticizing the port don’t get how car design cycles work. The NACS announcement was made late in the design phase, so Ford couldn’t just add it right away.
@Eliana
But if they can add a heat pump, they could have done NACS.
Rosemodel said:
@Eliana
But if they can add a heat pump, they could have done NACS.
True, but port changes are classified as major, so they couldn’t just squeeze it in last minute.
Corey said:
It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.
Honestly, an adapter solves this issue for me, so it’s not a deal-breaker.
Corey said:
It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.
The real issue is charging speed. The Mach-E takes longer than competitors to add range. It’s okay but could be better.
@Sydney
Charging speed could improve, but my kids are never ready to go when the car is. So for family trips, the extra time doesn’t matter as much.
Eliana said:
@Sydney
Charging speed could improve, but my kids are never ready to go when the car is. So for family trips, the extra time doesn’t matter as much.
Same here. With the family, we stop long enough for charging, so the difference doesn’t matter much.
Eliana said:
@Sydney
Charging speed could improve, but my kids are never ready to go when the car is. So for family trips, the extra time doesn’t matter as much.
With my family, I find we wait a little longer than necessary, but I’d love more range on a single charge to reduce stops.
Eliana said:
@Sydney
Charging speed could improve, but my kids are never ready to go when the car is. So for family trips, the extra time doesn’t matter as much.
I’m working on a calculator that gives realistic range comparisons, but yes, real-life driving time is key.
Corey said:
It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.
No idea why the slow charging isn’t a bigger complaint among owners. Ford seems to have improved it a bit on newer models.
Corey said:
It seems like most complaints are about the charging port, but I think the other improvements are pretty solid, like the heat pump and lower MSRP. Plug issues can be fixed with an adapter anyway.
Charge speed has more to do with the battery and system, not just the port.
@Fallon
Agreed, but the article blames the charging port, which is misleading.
Frunk has drain holes, so you can load it with ice and drinks. I used it as a cooler at my cousin’s wedding!
Spencer said:
Frunk has drain holes, so you can load it with ice and drinks. I used it as a cooler at my cousin’s wedding!
Ice is great, but imagine a frunk full of wings! Instant party.
@Malachi
Line it with foil to avoid a greasy mess!
Corey said:
@Malachi
Line it with foil to avoid a greasy mess!
Or just spray it with dish soap and hose it down after!
Corey said:
@Malachi
Line it with foil to avoid a greasy mess!
Or just spray it with dish soap and hose it down after!
That’s why the drain holes are there!
Corey said:
@Malachi
Line it with foil to avoid a greasy mess!
Or just spray it with dish soap and hose it down after!
Or just eat all the wings and leave no mess!
@Malachi
Clean it well afterward, or you’ll have ants or worse, maybe a raccoon trying to pry it open.
Spencer said:
Frunk has drain holes, so you can load it with ice and drinks. I used it as a cooler at my cousin’s wedding!
Is the frunk insulated like a cooler?