Mach E

[Harbinger]

The new mach E suv ev looks so ugly it can be a modern art master piece.

Also fuck ford for using the mach name on a vehicle that is nowhere close to being a mustang.

Change my mind.

https://youtu.be/Kmtqp9KWICs

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[StAnger]

Not going to change your mind. If I had a Mustang, I'd be visiting my local Dodge Dealer and trading it for a Challenger.

[bluetoy]

I don't care so much about it being called a Mach E, It's just stupidity that they call it a Mustang and even go so far as to put the running horse in the grille.

[mavrrrick]

Next movie...Ford vs Tesla...???

[ZR]

Agreed, whole Mustang angle makes zero sense, to me soils the name.

https://techcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ford-mustang-mach-eGettyImages-1183186898.jpg?w=730&crop=1

[Burns]

I don't care so much about it being called a Mach E, It's just stupidity that they call it a Mustang and even go so far as to put the running horse in the grille.

Adding the much revered running horse to this thing is right up there with putting lipstick on a pig! Big time fail!

[RedSN]

Mawky (Mach E) is still a stupid name for anything.

[Laffs]

Mawky (Mach E) is still a stupid name for anything.

Holy fuck, was totally fine with this entire naming thing until you wrote "Mawky". Now it's ruined.

[True Blue]

Pure fail calling it a Mustang, Ford shot themselves in the foot on this one. Those who love Mustangs will not buy an EV with a Mustang badge on it. Potential EV buyers could stay clear of it as they don't want to be associated with its gas guzzling counterpart.
Good job Ford!

[hammerhead]

Maybe they should of rehashed the Probe....

[fast Ed]

Looks like I have to eat my words on this one ... a few months back when it was being discussed here I opined that Ford would not give it the nameplate. What do I know apparently? LOL

[True Blue]

I wonder, will Ford be releasing a Shelby version? LOL!

[Screw]

I saw a blue one posted on IG , I’d trade my wife’s SUV for one and de-badge it lol

Looked at pricing ...starts at 50k & ^^^up

[Uncle Buck]

Maybe a good rig maybe not but using the Mustang name plate cuts deep and then rubbing salt in it using the Mach name too, its too much to take.

I expect this was done intentionally to light the internet on fire. It worked, but they pissed off a huge number of Mustang owners.

I hope it fails miserably and those responsible are held accountable.

If I worked for a Ford competitor, I'd be laughing my ass off right now and sending thank you letters.

[Laffs]

Just so everyone's on the same page, we're all in agreement this gem is also associated with the Mustang name?

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/features/mustang-ii-forty-years-later.img.png/1500004288531.jpg

also this majestic stallion

https://car-from-uk.com/ebay/carphotos/full/ebay147270875731973.jpg

and we live in an age where this is a Ferrari

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Ferrari_FF_Newport_Beach_%288387695594%29.jpg

and this is an Aston Martin

https://i1.wp.com/www.motoringresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_7381.jpg

but we're going to get upset this is a part of the Mustang family?

https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/191117161645-ford-mustang-mach-e-exlarge-169.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

^^^ at least the other ones are all cars

and the last one is an Aston sure...but not advertised as a Vanguish or Vantage V8


and @ Ed, yeah I read a few articles too that said they decided to not stick with the Mach association, there was a lot of backlash (just like there is now) before that when they first announced...who'd in charge over the LEO???? LOL

[Screw]

I like the Blue , nice beats my Rav4 , but the price...cuz I’m cheap

[Ghost Rider]

what I don't understand is, why associate with the Mustang when they have the 'Lithium' other than it being all electric, it still looks the part of a proper Mustang - dunno (insert confused emoji here)

[Laffs]

^^^ at least the other ones are all cars

Look at this awesome Maserati

https://www.autoguide.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/2019-maserati-levante-gts-live-photos-6-4-2019/2019-Maserati-Levante-GTS-01.jpg

Or the countless M/// badged BMW SUVs....

[Ghost Rider]

Look at this awesome Maserati

https://www.autoguide.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/2019-maserati-levante-gts-live-photos-6-4-2019/2019-Maserati-Levante-GTS-01.jpg

Or the countless M/// badged BMW SUVs....

but the M is a package...why not be able to get it on other vehicles in your line? Mustang isn't a Package, it's actual car line. Shelby makes a package for the F-150 but nobody says anything about that? It's not called the F-150 Mustang...

does that Rati share the same name as their high end sports car? It's okay in my book if a auto manufacturer makes both cars and SUV's

The way your talking it sounds like it would be okay for Ford to make a Mustang but not a truck and put the Ford badge on both? I'm sure this isn't what you mean but that's how I'm reading it...

[fast Ed]

what I don't understand is, why associate with the Mustang when they have the 'Lithium' other than it being all electric, it still looks the part of a proper Mustang - dunno (insert confused emoji here)

That wasn't a Ford prototype though, an independent company did that conversion on a car to display at SEMA. Might have been built with Ford's blessing to see what feedback they get. I'd guess there is at least a hybrid version coming when the next gen Mustang arrives.

[BAB CObra]

Its associated with the mustang because the styling cues are all derived from the mustang.

you guys all salty that the GT goes faster than all your Gt's and can drive in winter and haul a family and beat your guys...including beating mine too lol

[Ghost Rider]

That wasn't a Ford prototype though, an independent company did that conversion on a car to display at SEMA. Might have been built with Ford's blessing to see what feedback they get. I'd guess there is at least a hybrid version coming when the next gen Mustang arrives.


oh okay... I read an article that said it would most likely be available within two years... guess they fucked up

[fast Ed]

That company may have plans to do production on some sort of electric Mustang conversion. In two years time we should be in to the next generation cars though.

[Laffs]

but the M is a package...why not be able to get it on other vehicles in your line? Mustang isn't a Package, it's actual car line. Shelby makes a package for the F-150 but nobody says anything about that? It's not called the F-150 Mustang...

does that Rati share the same name as their high end sports car? It's okay in my book if a auto manufacturer makes both cars and SUV's

The way your talking it sounds like it would be okay for Ford to make a Mustang but not a truck and put the Ford badge on both? I'm sure this isn't what you mean but that's how I'm reading it...

The Ferrari hatchback is a Lusso, which used to be associated with a gorgeous 2 door sports coupe.

The 3 series name covers everything from a sedate diesel wagon, to a CUV/Coupe thing, to a rip snorting M3 sports saloon. Same with 5 series

To me its fine for a brand or a model range to be associated with a gamut of products. Im saying the Mustang Grande is more embarrassing to be associated with the Mustang name than this.

[maxwell6]

You guys are looking at all wrong. We as Mustang lovers should be proud that the Mustang name is up there in comparison, with Lamborghini ,Ferrari, Austin Martin, ect. If they can produce a suv line and call it that why not Mustang.????Just saying

[BAB CObra]

You guys are looking at all wrong. We as Mustang lovers should be proud that the Mustang name is up there in comparison, with Lamborghini ,Ferrari, Austin Martin, ect. If they can produce a suv line and call it that why not Mustang.????Just saying

because they are all upset the 4 door EV car beats their bolt on cars :)

[Stephen06GT]

because they are all upset the 4 door EV car beats their bolt on cars :)

Speak for yourself. I could care less about it beating my car. The Mustang name belongs on a 2-door pony car only.

[fast Ed]

Some more info and specs for those interested:

https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/11/e.html

[FABMAN]

Speak for yourself. I could care less about it beating my car. The Mustang name belongs on a 2-door pony car only.

+1 well said Stephen. This uninspiring SUV release wouldn't bother me at all if it was just called the Mach-E and they can even make reference to Mustang influence in its "DNA" but putting the Mustang name on anything but a 2-door sports/pony car is sacrilege in my books (regardless of its performance).

[FABMAN]

I expect this was done intentionally to light the internet on fire. It worked, but they pissed off a huge number of Mustang owners.


Exactly my thoughts, inspire 21st century shock marketing to bring attention to a rather bland Electric SUV. Sad really.

[Old Fart]

A few Mach-E memes...

https://i.postimg.cc/CK4P8R29/78496194-10218526462366208-4450802496343900160-n.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/N0tCL6d1/76248198-2681281188595867-740809904972890112-n.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/TYmZw3Rv/73255166-2503618593293528-6605904381239885824-o.jpg

[Armen]

I think it looks pretty good. A lot more interesting design than the Tesla Y and X. But it's gonna get pretty pricey in Canada you climb the model range. As far as the Mustang name going on it, it might not make sense to us, but for Ford, they want to capitalize on the brand.

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18696&d=1574204470

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18695&d=1574204447

[StAnger]

You guys are looking at all wrong. We as Mustang lovers should be proud that the Mustang name is up there in comparison, with Lamborghini ,Ferrari, Austin Martin, ect. If they can produce a suv line and call it that why not Mustang.????Just saying

It's not the SUV part. It's the gay EV part. I wonder if it'll come with a Pride sticker, leather chaps and a large dildo like a Tesla.

[bluetoy]

I think it looks good too. Lose the Mustang name and badging it will still be good looking. Base model starts at 50,495, Premium is 59,495, California route 1 is 64,495, First Edition is 71,995 and the GT is 82.995. Sadly usable range will suck more than the Model 3 I rented and I am sure it will be built with plenty of Made in China parts so it will be recalled 50 times in the first few years. For the size of the batteries (75.7 KW and 98.8 KW) the range is quite poor. Compare to the Model 3 with 75kw range of 499 km and the model X and S with 100 kw go over 600km. We will have to wait and see the recommended max charge and min charge to see real world usable range. Face it though, it's what the people want. I want Electric too but the range and infrastructure isn't there.

Here is an interesting comparison video. BTW I know the Model S and X are way more money.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHS6QzzokW8

[fast Ed]

Vehicle production will be in Mexico, battery pack from Poland.


cheers
Ed

[BAB CObra]

Vehicle production will be in Mexico, battery pack from Poland.


cheers
Ed

lol what stupid rumor is that?
battery packs are made at the plant the car is... lol if you wanna bet money on it let me know?
and zero CHINA parts

[BAB CObra]

I think it looks good too. Lose the Mustang name and badging it will still be good looking. Base model starts at 50,495, Premium is 59,495, California route 1 is 64,495, First Edition is 71,995 and the GT is 82.995. Sadly usable range will suck more than the Model 3 I rented and I am sure it will be built with plenty of Made in China parts so it will be recalled 50 times in the first few years. For the size of the batteries (75.7 KW and 98.8 KW) the range is quite poor. Compare to the Model 3 with 75kw range of 499 km and the model X and S with 100 kw go over 600km. We will have to wait and see the recommended max charge and min charge to see real world usable range. Face it though, it's what the people want. I want Electric too but the range and infrastructure isn't there.

Here is an interesting comparison video. BTW I know the Model S and X are way more money.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHS6QzzokW8

yea sorry you are wrong.. zero china parts.. ford hasn't used china parts in a long while bud... so you can stop that mentality..
its all JIT parts locally made always now.

[Scrape]

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[Ponyryd]

Damn BAB CObra-can you ever admit something Ford does is stupid? I don’t hate the car, and I get that “electrics are the future”, but putting a Mustang name on it is the problem here, that’s it. I’m sure you work for Ford and have inside info, and that’s great, but that abortion is NOT a Mustang.....not in spirit, design, heritage, etc.
If Dodge (Fiat, if it makes you feel better) made an electric 4-door mommy-mobile and called it a Challenger SR-E while still building the Challenger-I’m sure you’d have a different opinion.

[Ghost Rider]

Damn BAB CObra-can you ever admit something Ford does is stupid? I don’t hate the car, and I get that “electrics are the future”, but putting a Mustang name on it is the problem here, that’s it. I’m sure you work for Ford and have inside info, and that’s great, but that abortion is NOT a Mustang.....not in spirit, design, heritage, etc.
If Dodge (Fiat, if it makes you feel better) made an electric 4-door mommy-mobile and called it a Challenger SR-E while still building the Challenger-I’m sure you’d have a different opinion.

He's the President of Ford don't you know!


SR-E LOL, love it!!!


I guess next on the list will be the SHELB-E

:D

[LX89]

First time I saw it I thought WTF is this thing,it's fugly.

I can't see it selling well.
Time will tell.

[RedSN]

I guess next on the list will be the SHELB-E
:clap2:

[bluetoy]

yea sorry you are wrong.. zero china parts.. ford hasn't used china parts in a long while bud... so you can stop that mentality..
its all JIT parts locally made always now.

My 2018 F150 was full of parts that with the famous words "made in China" That's why it was gone after 1 year.of problems.

[DinoZ]

Yea but, even Carroll Shelby endorses the new “e”, lol

[Old Fart]

All this Mach-e discussion made me think of this (for Star Trek fans)...

https://i.postimg.cc/B6Y3djH8/Chakotay.png

[fast Ed]

Yea but, even Carroll Shelby endorses the new “e”, lol

In his later years especially, Mr. Shelby seemed to put his name on just about anything he thought could make a buck ... he'd probably be fine with a Shelb-E

[Ghost Rider]

All this Mach-e discussion made me think of this (for Star Trek fans)...

https://i.postimg.cc/B6Y3djH8/Chakotay.png


Bwahahhahaha!!!

[Gabe]

Damn BAB CObra-can you ever admit something Ford does is stupid? I don’t hate the car, and I get that “electrics are the future”, but putting a Mustang name on it is the problem here, that’s it. I’m sure you work for Ford and have inside info, and that’s great, but that abortion is NOT a Mustang.....not in spirit, design, heritage, etc.
If Dodge (Fiat, if it makes you feel better) made an electric 4-door mommy-mobile and called it a Challenger SR-E while still building the Challenger-I’m sure you’d have a different opinion.

or "Challenger Hem-E"

[Screw]

In his later years especially, Mr. Shelby seemed to put his name on just about anything he thought could make a buck ... he'd probably be fine with a Shelb-E

Let’s not forget this Shelby now lol pretty sure Joey D had one
https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1985/678980/dodge_shelby_turbo_charger.html

[RedSN]

^^^that was a fun little car!

[Ponyryd]

Let’s not forget this Shelby now lol pretty sure Joey D had one
https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1985/678980/dodge_shelby_turbo_charger.html

I had one of those, they were a quick little car and you could make good power by wiring the watergate closed, head gaskets were brutal in them though, shoulda put a hinge on the head.
I’d actually love to have an Omni GLH right now

[Foxstang]

Things evolve... but seems odd to use the Mustang brand. Not sure how that brand equity will help an electric crossover though? Lol maybe Mustang will end up replacing the Lincoln as the "Lexus of Ford"...

So many opportunities like the crown Victoria, edsle, capri, cougar etc... I find the "E" to be cheesy.

Honestly they have the THUNDERbird (and Lightning) brands and couldn't make that connection? Holy hell their marketing agency is stupid.

[hammerhead]

the car doesn't bother me other than the attachment to Mustang and the preice - electric cars in my opinion should not be more expensive than current vehicles (appling a battery has boosted the price beyond the worth much like installing a diesel engine) - I think people will be sadly disappointed as the current ev's will require quite a lifestyle change...

[fast Ed]

Something other than a regular 2 door coupe or convertible has been considered in the past BTW:

https://www.at.ford.com/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/11/tbt--the-ford-mustang-station-wagon-and-other-mustangs-that-neve.html

https://www.at.ford.com/content/atford/fna/united-states/en/homepage/news-and-clipsheet/news/2019/11/tbt--the-ford-mustang-station-wagon-and-other-mustangs-that-neve/_jcr_content/par/textimage/image.img.full.high.jpg/1574282724267.jpg

[True Blue]

First Edition model reservations are nearly full. Dealerships are asking $3000-$5000 for down payment (some cases non-refundable) and a signed contract. Oh, and due to the demand an extra $5000 on top of MSRP.

[fast Ed]

Ford is telling the dealers to get the $3K deposit. No comment on the ADM.

[Hotford]

They could have called it anything but a Mustang! WTF SUV mustang....what are they thinking...don't see Chevy making a SUV Camaro….
Im all for forward movement but using the Mustang name because everything else they used has failed!
Somebody dig up Lee Iacocca ...even dead he wouldn't have made this decision!

FAIL FAIL FAIL!!

[Parkway Ford Lincoln SVT]

20 min. Ford doc on the making of the Mach-E:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/11/21/ford-debuts-making-the-mustang-mach-e-documentary.html

[mavrrrick]

Well if they go nuclear powered....definitely the Fusion.

[Ghost Rider]

Well if they go nuclear powered....definitely the Fusion.

hey smartass...don't you have a pulley and tune to be blabbing about elsewhere????


:DDDD

[fast Ed]

They already called that the Nucleon:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Nucleon

https://assets.hemmings.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2013/06/253371-870-0.jpg

[mavrrrick]

hey smartass...don't you have a pulley and tune to be blabbing about elsewhere????


:DDDD


Well aren't you a bundle of joy!!! LMAO

[BAB CObra]

Mav.. you should already be pulleying down and more smiles lol..

[Ghost Rider]

Well aren't you a bundle of joy!!! LMAO


LMAO!

[Armen]

Excellent explanation as to why Ford used the Mustang name... 2 min in


https://youtu.be/Ft7q36XsTbw

[Ghost Rider]

Excellent explanation as to why Ford used the Mustang name... 2 min in


https://youtu.be/Ft7q36XsTbw
https://media.giphy.com/media/spfi6nabVuq5y/200.gif (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiphy.com%2Fgifs%2Fno-nope-tracy-morgan-spfi6nabVuq5y&psig=AOvVaw0HY-Z7QlVzw_qNVHKA1es9&ust=1574519493393965)
So now, when they come out with an actual Mustang EV, what are they going to call it? You can't have two lines called the same thing? LOL :D


it's just one more thing you gotta ask now, when someone says, they own a Mustang... now you gotta say, a real one? or an SUV?

[BAB CObra]

https://media.giphy.com/media/spfi6nabVuq5y/200.gif (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgiphy.com%2Fgifs%2Fno-nope-tracy-morgan-spfi6nabVuq5y&psig=AOvVaw0HY-Z7QlVzw_qNVHKA1es9&ust=1574519493393965)
So now, when they come out with an actual Mustang EV, what are they going to call it? You can't have two lines called the same thing? LOL :D


it's just one more thing you gotta ask now, when someone says, they own a Mustang... now you gotta say, a real one? or an SUV?

so one is a mustang GT, other would be a mustang Mach.. seems different enough doesn't it? and who says the mustang pony car will be going EV?

[Ghost Rider]

so one is a mustang GT, other would be a mustang Mach.. seems different enough doesn't it? and who says the mustang pony car will be going EV?


yes, they are more than "different enough" one is a gas powered car, the other an electric SUV, that is the whole point people are having the issue with...


and who says they aren't? you?

[Armen]

People will get over it and move on. Just like they always do. And meanwhile, Ford will probably sell a ton of MACH-E’s.

[BAB CObra]

yes, they are more than "different enough" one is a gas powered car, the other an electric SUV, that is the whole point people are having the issue with...


and who says they aren't? you?

right what do i know ;)

[Ghost Rider]

right what do i know ;)

seemed like a legit question... you don't have an answer?

You are the head of everything EV at Ford you said right, so shouldn't you know?

[BAB CObra]

seemed like a legit question... you don't have an answer?

You are the head of everything EV at Ford you said right, so shouldn't you know?

never said head of EV.. if you can read anything.
but i am in the EV group.. so no plans right now for s650 to be EV.

[ZR]

Maybe whole intention is to create buzz via pissed off Mustang owners.................job done.
LOL

[Ghost Rider]

never said head of EV.. if you can read anything.
but i am in the EV group.. so no plans right now for s650 to be EV.


Perfect... you couldn't have just said that before instead of talking like an Asshole?

[BAB CObra]

Perfect... you couldn't have just said that before instead of talking like an Asshole?

but your reply was pure asshole to me.. so asshole to asshole thats my answer

[Ghost Rider]

but your reply was pure asshole to me.. so asshole to asshole thats my answer

No...I was replying to Armen's post and the video he posted, your the one that jumped in with your asshole comment to get the ball rolling

Even if my post was Assholish to begin with, it certainly wasn't directed at you...or Armen...just about the situation in gerneal

[StAnger]

First Edition model reservations are nearly full. Dealerships are asking $3000-$5000 for down payment (some cases non-refundable) and a signed contract. Oh, and due to the demand an extra $5000 on top of MSRP.

No accounting for taste.

[hammerhead]

Maybe they ran out of "Escape" badges and had a wack of chrome horse's...?

[hammerhead]

^^^ doh I think they still make "Escape" - I was thinking of "Edge" - I think everything they made for a while was called "edge" maybe ran out of "edge" stickers - quite possible could be the Mustang III - time will tell!

[Ponyryd]

They should have called it the “Ford is completely selling out their brand heritage”, might be too long though. JMHO of course, I’m not affiliated with any car company, so I know very little ;)

[trickflow-jay]

WTF..............did Ford even bother doing any focus groups???! this will do nothing but confuse consumers as ford badges on grill and rear would do wonders as well as a name change(ie Ford Magnetic or how about Ford Vector ???) Ultimately this vehicle will flop.....too bad as its not ugly and the concept is good but using the Mustang name iconic at that and bringing it into the SUV realm is a big mistake and sales will quantify this.

[Armen]

https://youtu.be/kd06nMFsYKM

[ZR]

LOL

[Stephen06GT]

Can i hoon it? Lol!

[FABMAN]

I was so hoping he was going to beat the living shit out of that thing!

[Scrape]

Interesting how they decided to use the Mustang name.
https://youtu.be/zhTomO4thbY

[Ponyryd]

^Stupid is more like it.

[Parkway Ford Lincoln SVT]

Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology Adds Hands-Free Driving, Over-The-Air Updates and More to Help Ford Customers Feel More Relaxed and Confident

Dearborn, MI – June 18, 2020 – Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology – a comprehensive collection of available driver-assist features – adds new offerings including Active Drive Assist, allowing for hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of divided highways in all 50 states and Canada.

“The stress of long highway drives remains a huge issue for drivers around the world,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product development and purchasing officer. “By introducing driver-assist technologies like Active Drive Assist, Ford’s version of hands-free driving, we’re allowing our customers to feel more confident whenever they’re behind the wheel.”

Active Drive Assist is the next evolution of Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering from Ford, adding a first-for-Ford Hands-Free Mode with the potential for more enhancements in the future.

Hands-Free Mode allows drivers on certain sections of pre-mapped, divided highways to drive with their hands off the steering wheel – if they continue to pay attention to the road ahead – granting them an additional level of comfort during long drives.


This will be debuting on the Mach-E. More details on the Ford Media site:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/06/18/ford-co-pilot360-technology-adds-hands-free-driving.html

[Gr8Stang]

Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology Adds Hands-Free Driving, Over-The-Air Updates and More to Help Ford Customers Feel More Relaxed and Confident

Dearborn, MI – June 18, 2020 – Ford Co-Pilot360™ Technology – a comprehensive collection of available driver-assist features – adds new offerings including Active Drive Assist, allowing for hands-free driving on more than 100,000 miles of divided highways in all 50 states and Canada.

“The stress of long highway drives remains a huge issue for drivers around the world,” said Hau Thai-Tang, Ford’s chief product development and purchasing officer. “By introducing driver-assist technologies like Active Drive Assist, Ford’s version of hands-free driving, we’re allowing our customers to feel more confident whenever they’re behind the wheel.”

Active Drive Assist is the next evolution of Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering from Ford, adding a first-for-Ford Hands-Free Mode with the potential for more enhancements in the future.

Hands-Free Mode allows drivers on certain sections of pre-mapped, divided highways to drive with their hands off the steering wheel – if they continue to pay attention to the road ahead – granting them an additional level of comfort during long drives.


This will be debuting on the Mach-E. More details on the Ford Media site:

https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2020/06/18/ford-co-pilot360-technology-adds-hands-free-driving.html

I've wondered about the hands free driving features that are coming to market and what it does for distracted driving. I can see more tickets being issued, since if I'm not holding the steering wheel....I'll probably check my phone or doing some other non-driving-focused things? Or maybe the law around distracting driving will change....