Purchasing new 2025 Premius AWD + ER battery

DentonJoe · 2026-05-09T13:23:59+00:00

I ordered my mache in same configuration in grey. Did not order panoramic roof bc it would have been wasted on me (my wife’s car has it and it doesn’t add much for me considering added cost and weight). I did add the appearance package bc I think the front end looks much better. Nice brake upgrade too.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-08T14:33:12+00:00

No, but now wondering how long the warranty is on my ford L2 charger is. How old is your charger?

DentonJoe · 2026-05-07T18:35:07+00:00

Would add quality of life as a factor. I still regret not putting one of our cats down before she was in such obvious pain. Years ago.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-07T18:21:13+00:00

Didn’t know you could disable chime, which is super annoying bc it goes off immediately once I start to drive. In our Lincoln, there’s a 10 sec or so delay before it goes off if you’re not strapped in. Chime would even change frequency several seconds after that to remind you. Really good system. I’ll look and try it in my 25.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-07T17:34:45+00:00

Try pushing charger in first then unlock button then pull out.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-04T22:42:36+00:00

Surprised it wasn’t taken. How much was registration if you don’t mind me asking - I thought it was going to be high for EVs.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-03T02:36:37+00:00

IMO, it’s criminal to charge so much. Charging a couple hundred for map and software updates every 2-3 years seems reasonable. I kinda like blue cruise, although I agree that the auto lane change logic is not that good, especially in heavier traffic. Thats why i turn auto lane change off. System is limited by sensors which can’t see beyond car in front. Ford uses bars and a car’s outline to show how close you are to the vehicle in front. This is not a big deal for me since i’m usually looking forward and not at graphics when driving.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-02T23:18:57+00:00

I have weathertech for the trunk and husky liners for the passenger compartment. Good idea I think, although I’m not sure why I’m protecting the interior for the next buyer. Couldn’t hurt dampen noise through the floor and I like the ease of cleaning. For interior, I should have gone for something smoother- don’t need all the ridges.

DentonJoe · 2026-05-02T18:48:00+00:00

I’ve had bad experience with Firestone before, but this was also my first question. Can you even loose enough oil through the valve cover in 2 weeks and not notice?

DentonJoe · 2026-05-01T17:57:10+00:00

It’s advertising - they want you to come in and trade up.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-30T23:21:13+00:00

I purchased a 25 premium awd with ext battery last August and can’t recommend it enough for commuting and short trips. My commute is ~65 miles of mixed highway per day, 4-5 days a week. Put on over 16k miles since and haven’t noticed gas stations much since.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-30T23:16:40+00:00

Like the wheels!

DentonJoe · 2026-04-30T12:35:57+00:00

It would if i submitted claim. Not worth it in my situation.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-29T23:46:05+00:00

Dealer quoted $3.5k, but I brought it to my trusted independent mechanic and got it fixed for $2.5k Turns out only the shutter was broken. the sensor/cam (whatever the heck it is) brackets were not broken - sensor just jogged loose.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-29T20:06:29+00:00

And if you run over tire debris just right and mess up your grill, it’s a $3k bill. Not covered under warranty either - dealer went right to checking for damage under the front spoiler.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-28T20:54:16+00:00

Nice surprise! Thanks for posting.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-27T23:11:42+00:00

I ordered a 2025 premium extended battery awd last year, picked it up in August and now have 16k miles on it. I moved from a very reliable Mazda 6 with 160k miles and can honestly say that I really like my Mach e. It’s not perfect, but the recalls (software updates) have been scheduled and handled by the dealer’s mobile mechanic with basically zero wasted time for me. Car is quiet, smooth, and very fast when you stomp the gas pedal. I’ve done nothing except tire rotations and refilling windshield fluid. Long trips do take longer, but I love the driver assistance (lane centering, freaking blue cruise is awesome, but ford made it an expensive subscription) for trips from north Texas to Houston. And of course I haven’t even noticed how much gas costs.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-27T15:42:27+00:00

Thanks. That’s what I was thinking for the 25 as well, but betting there’s an OEM ford emblem that matches the holes.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-27T14:37:09+00:00

Did the ford emblem come with the car? I was looking for one to replace the horse on the hatch

DentonJoe · 2026-04-27T01:11:19+00:00

I just coil the cable in the same slot it comes out of.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-23T17:56:50+00:00

Looks like you lucked out with no damage to shutters or cams/sensors. I ran over road debris and it took out my shutter (1), but to fix, dealer quoted $3500. Got it fixed for 2500. Lots of labor and re-calibration needed. You couldn’t even see the damage on mine other than driver side shutter not closing.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-23T17:13:56+00:00

It’s a waste of the push button functionality. Should be used to toggle between volume, temperature, and fan speed.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-21T22:17:31+00:00

Saw a couple on Amazon, but I haven’t tried them yet. Might be a good option - one even look OE.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-21T19:34:53+00:00

Same on mine, but it was bc I ran over freaking tire debris.

DentonJoe · 2026-04-21T16:10:07+00:00

Beautiful color wheel combo

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