2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Consumer Reviews
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2023 Ford Mach-e GT Performance Edition-Wow!
I bought the Ford Mustang Mach-e GT Performance Edition. The Motor Trend review recommending it over the GT without the PE package swayed me to go for the improved suspension dampening, beefier anti-sway bars, upgraded brakes, more attractive wheels and upgraded seats. Despite reading the reviews and test driving it twice before purchase, the car has been a pleasant surprise and has exceeded my expectations in almost every way possible.
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Wow-wow-wow with one minus
Overall, love this car! Acceleration is insane and some of the attention to detail is awesome (e.g., odometer says “Ground Speed” and at night a mustang is projected on the sidewalk). It looks great and is comfortable. The only negative is that the paint is inferior. Every little asphalt particle that hits your car on a highway, leaves a little microchip. As I mainly drive highways, I have over a hundred little chips in the front of my car after driving it for 7 months. A little surprising that Ford developed such a great car but skimped on the paint quality.
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- Select 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $52,78545 mi away
- Select 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $51,28513 mi away
- Premium 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $53,68568 mi away
two years of trouble-free driving.
I was replacing a car I truly loved. No one makes a fast manual station wagon anymore, at least not in my price range. I shopped manuals until I decided that if I had to give up the third pedal, I'd at least move into the 21st century while still being able to carry two full hockey bags. One foot driving on the Mach-e is just as rewarding as the clutch and with the aggressive regen setup, it is easy to bleed speed to set up the next corner. While I have the *slowest* of all Mach-e models, it is by far quicker than my 5.5 second 0-60 MPH Saab because torque arrives immediately at all speeds. Ford prevents max acceleration for longer than 5 seconds to preserve battery life so the standard 0-60 benchmark time is slower but in every day use is faster. I thought I'd keep driving my Saab because I enjoyed it so much, but it has been parked for months with a battery charger hooked up while the Mach-e flies around anything that isn't an EV up the long steep hill on the interstate on the way to my house. Sandy Monro (if you're looking for an EV, you should be watching his youtube channel) likes the Mach-e 2nd best behind the Tesla Model Y which is really good for a 1st gen product. I steered clear of the Tesla way of doing things because first principles car-focused design leaves out the consumer when it comes to autobody repair or maintenance. Tesla owners sign up to Beta test their products for free and that isn't for me either. I'd be livid if Ford disconnected/disabled the radar sensor that I paid for like Tesla has done. I've had no issues with the car except an update knocked a parking sensor offline but I'll have that fixed during regular service because it only affects the 3D view of the car. I've driven it on road trips and far up Forest service roads too without issue. My July, 2023 observation is that my trips up to ~450 miles per day are identical one-stop trips in an EV as they are in ICE. Update: I had my first expense after two years of driving. A $15 service to rotate and check tire wear, fluids, and cabin filter (dealer service). I enjoy driving this so much, I'd rather road trip with it than the ICE car I kept as a backup. I've gone 500 miles one-way to Western Montana without issue travelling through rural Eastern Washington State and Rural Idaho to get there. The charging network was good. I had two charging stops that I would not otherwise have taken and two stops that were prolonged for additional charging which in total added about three hours to a weeklong trip. I've also calculated my real world charging using my electricity bill before/after EV: at $.09/kW, it costs $14.00 to charge for 500 miles. I've spent ~$500 charging at home at ~$300 charging about 20 times on the public charging network with 98% of all charging done at home over two years and 20,000 miles (or annually $400 per year or $0.02/mile).
Very nice car, but not the right one for me.
This review is based on a lengthy test drive of the Mach-e Premium model. The car feels substantial and well-built, with good visibility. The Bang & Olufsen sound system is outstanding, a big plus. The car is fun to drive and handles well, but there were three issues that were a deal-breaker for me. First, the premium model includes a fixed-glass roof, which is tinted but has no shade. So, on hot sunny days, the lack of a shade will cause reflections and heat up the interior. Secondly, I couldn't get the seat to tilt up in the front to give me more thigh support, as do most power seats. It was an odd limitation. Lastly, the ride was consistently unsettled and rough. I realize the suspension has been tuned for optimum handling, but the tradeoff is an uncomfortable ride. Nice car, but not the one for me.
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Go for the GTPE
I traded in a 2015 Porsche Macan S. The Mach E GTPE is way quicker. The PE suspension is worth it. The car is fun to drive. Range is not great, but I live in Atlanta and range is adequate for me.