An honest suggestion for Ford
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NevadaGeo
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Here Here!! As one who just graduated from a 2017 Limited to a 2023 Limited SPP, I find the 15' screen and all the features as digital touch a bit too much. I like big dials that I can find without looking. So natural. But I admit to being old fashion but computer savvy.
The electronics of the vehicle are astounding. I am truly impressed..... if it all works all the time.
The electronics of the vehicle are astounding. I am truly impressed..... if it all works all the time.
Hellwig
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My 2024 sync 4 crashed two times during driving in the first and second months of ownership. The screen went black and then restarted itself. It doesn't affect any drivability, though. So, I think I was still safe enough.
NevadaGeo
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Unfortunately, It is most likely Ford is attempting to keep up with the Jonses with the technology and electronics. Competition is heavy with other producers and the bright and shiny bling will always attract.
JasonH
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I'm sure there are quite a few former MAMAA employees that wouldn't mind moving to a locale with a lower cost of living. I hope Ford is beefing up its software team with all the tech talent that those companies have.
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And by all mighty, please ensure layers of security. It's astounding to me that something like the Ioniq platform (a very new software centric vehicle) is being stolen all over the world because of lax protocols. The number one most stolen vehicle in my local international airports lots for quite some time was the F150. I shouldn't have to worry about whether my vehicle will be there when I get back from a trip, both when you consider the cost of the vehicle and the $30+/day parking.
sjwhiteley
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I think that ship has sailed. The fact that 'security updates' in software is on a schedule indicates that most companies haven't hired real programmers in years.
They will be all running Python by the end of next year.
They will be all running Python by the end of next year.
I agree. First of all, touch screen takes too much attention away from the road. Second, mine has several glitches where things do not work right. Third, over the air downloads apparently don't work on mine. Ive been waiting five months for a known update to download on mine since others with 2023s were getting them.
This is not the first time Ford has had problems implementing synch
Sync sinks Ford's J.D. Power quality ratings
Ford tumbled from a fifth place ranking in last year's J.D. Power Initial Quality rankings all the way down to 23rd this year largely based on issues with the MyFord Touch Sync system.
money.cnn.com
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I like the balance of knobs and the screen my 19 has. Not looking forward to the day I retire the truck. Long live it!
I think oems would be wise to offer a delete of the screen, either as a cost lowering when optioned that way, or at least have it available at the same price if you so desire. I’m not believing there is an economy of scale that would favor doing all with a screen. Just have a panel with the switches and maybe a small screen for some stuff that can be plugged in place of the huge screen right on the assembly line.
I think oems would be wise to offer a delete of the screen, either as a cost lowering when optioned that way, or at least have it available at the same price if you so desire. I’m not believing there is an economy of scale that would favor doing all with a screen. Just have a panel with the switches and maybe a small screen for some stuff that can be plugged in place of the huge screen right on the assembly line.
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Many feel the same way: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/0...-buttons-to-get-good-safety-scores-in-europe/
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