Deanh Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 get ready for some updates on the new stuff...Bronco...2 door and 4, removable doors and YES manual and Auto...and TWO drivetrains. Mach E...two battery packs, starting around 45k...0-60 sub 3.5. Good stuff is a coming....probably only a matter of time before hazy photos are released...someone you KNOW snuck some shots when dealer principals were at the meet. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalX Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I just hope Mach-E and baby Bronco don't have finish quality issues like pre-production Aviator and Explorer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, RadicalX said: I just hope Mach-E and baby Bronco don't have finish quality issues like pre-production Aviator and Explorer I suspect most of that is unique to CAP and retooling and probably won't happen at another plant. But it is possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) Let’s see the pics! So two battery packs. I wonder if the smaller one will get at least 300 mile range. I remember someone from ford saying that’s the range people fee comfortable with. Edited September 26, 2019 by T-dubz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, T-dubz said: Let’s see the pics! So two battery packs. I wonder if the smaller one will get at least 300 mile range. I remember someone from ford saying that’s the range people fee comfortable with. That would have to be the larger one. Smaller one is probably 150-200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Deanh said: get ready for some updates on the new stuff...Bronco...2 door and 4, removable doors and YES manual and Auto...and TWO drivetrains. Mach E...two battery packs, starting around 45k...0-60 sub 3.5. Good stuff is a coming....probably only a matter of time before hazy photos are released...someone you KNOW snuck some shots when dealer principals were at the meet. Thanks Dean, your contributions and insight are always appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 don't quote me on this, but was told the baby bronco wasn't as sporty as the released "shots"...that said my Principle says it was hid behind something else he was more interested in...my gut tells me the photos of the orange unit shown before should be close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Harley Lover said: Thanks Dean, your contributions and insight are always appreciated! I know its third hand, but our Principal is REALLY low key and mellow...and he was excited....the Mach E is apparently going to be sold as an MSRP unit with Dealers getting re-imbursed ala A plan style. Fords version of Teslas sales model?... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Lover Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Deanh said: don't quote me on this, but was told the baby bronco wasn't as sporty as the released "shots"...that said my Principle says it was hid behind something else he was more interested in...my gut tells me the photos of the orange unit shown before should be close... Most of its direct competition's similar products (Jeep) aren't that sporty either; if it's a credible competitor (but superior) to what's in the market, that will do the job. The honest to God Bronco is where Ford has to bring the heavy hitting. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, RadicalX said: pre-production Aviator and Explorer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Deanh said: someone you KNOW snuck some shots Because I know my corporate overlords are watching, let the record reflect it wasn't me 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, Deanh said: don't quote me on this, but was told the baby bronco wasn't as sporty as the released "shots"...that said my Principle says it was hid behind something else he was more interested in...my gut tells me the photos of the orange unit shown before should be close... hopefully it doesn’t deviate too much. I thought it looked perfect the way it was. Making it less sporty seems to go against the 2 vehicle strategy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 43 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: Because I know my corporate overlords are watching, let the record reflect it wasn't me apparently all cell phones were requested to be put in pouches.....$10 bets SOMEONE snuck something...but part of me hopes not, as Ford has stated vehemently after releases in car and Driver, R and Track etc etc that if the release of said "espionage" continues, they will halt the previews full stop!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Is the dual battery thing just 2 packs? Or is it an option of single or dual? If it's that latter is the dual battery pack for dual motors like Tesla? Regular Mach E single motor and HiPo Mach E with dual motors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 4 hours ago, akirby said: I suspect most of that is unique to CAP and retooling and probably won't happen at another plant. But it is possible. A lot of the Explorer issues sound to me to be due to the new CD6 platform and not assembly. Seems as if Ford may have needed another few months to sort out problems before production began. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Deanh said: I know its third hand, but our Principal is REALLY low key and mellow...and he was excited....the Mach E is apparently going to be sold as an MSRP unit with Dealers getting re-imbursed ala A plan style. Fords version of Teslas sales model?... Thats good/great idea for everyone involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 As for the removable doors on the Bronco-is there some sort of harness disconnect, or its going to be all manual hand cranks etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, silvrsvt said: As for the removable doors on the Bronco-is there some sort of harness disconnect, or its going to be all manual hand cranks etc ? I don't see them using manual hand crank windows, though I can see that being an option. Even with crank windows there's still going to be power locks and speakers and crash sensors that will need to be disconnected. How does Jeep do it? That's probably similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRunrGuy Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, fuzzymoomoo said: I don't see them using manual hand crank windows, though I can see that being an option. Even with crank windows there's still going to be power locks and speakers and crash sensors that will need to be disconnected. How does Jeep do it? That's probably similar. HRG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Trader 10 said: A lot of the Explorer issues sound to me to be due to the new CD6 platform and not assembly. Seems as if Ford may have needed another few months to sort out problems before production began. Misaligned trim and bad paint doesn’t sound like a platform problem to me but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, akirby said: Misaligned trim and bad paint doesn’t sound like a platform problem to me but I could be wrong. You’ve forgotten about the chassis, transmission, suspension, and air conditioning issues that have been highlighted in stories from nearly every automotive site? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, akirby said: Misaligned trim and bad paint doesn’t sound like a platform problem to me but I could be wrong. Those aren't, but they are common for preproduction units Which is kind of the point, to find out what kinds of issues need to be fixed Hence my eye roll post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Turbo Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 Don't suppose there was any Mustang related news at all? (I'm assuming it's a little early for any refresh/S650 news?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Twin Turbo said: Don't suppose there was any Mustang related news at all? (I'm assuming it's a little early for any refresh/S650 news?) Well from the rumor mill the Mach E is going to be a 4 door Mustang in all but name. It will have Mustang badgeing on it. If anything we won't hear about the refresh till end of next year I have a feeling. Its supposed to get a Hybrid in some fashion and would come after the F-150 and Bronco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 15 hours ago, Deanh said: get ready for some updates on the new stuff...Bronco...2 door and 4, removable doors and YES manual and Auto...and TWO drivetrains. So no hybrid, yet? I think we know its getting the 2.3L I4 and the 2.7L V6 already.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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