FORD MUSTANG MACH-E

OVERVIEW

Manufacturer: Ford

Production: October 2020–present

Model years: 2021–present

Assembly: Mexico: Cuautitlán Izcalli (Cuautitlán Assembly)

• Body and Chassis

Class: Compact crossover SUV

Body style: 5-door SUV

Layout: Rear motor, rear-wheel drive

              Dual motor, all-wheel-drive

Platform: Ford GE1

• Powertrain

Power output: 198–358 kW (266–480 hp; 269–487 PS)

Battery: 68–88 kWh

Electric range: 340–483 km (211–300 mi)

• Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2,972 mm (117.0 in)

Length: 4,724 mm (186.0 in)

Width: 1,880 mm (74.0 in)[4]

Height: 1,600 mm (63.0 in)

Curb weight: ≥ 1,993 kg (4,394 lb)

HISTORY

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a five-door electric crossover SUV produced by Ford. The vehicle was introduced on November 17, 2019, and went on sale in December 2020 as a 2021 model. The car won the 2021 North American SUV of the Year Award.

DESIGN

The Mustang Mach-E’s battery is located under the floor of the car, which allows for maximum cargo and passenger space. Unlike its exterior, the inside of the Mach-E has little in common with the regular Mustang. Its streamlined dashboard hosts an attractive digital gauge cluster and is dominated by a huge vertically mounted touchscreen. A floating, flip-up armrest on the center console allows a purse or other items to be stored between the front-seat passengers. There are also many slick features that include customizable ambient interior lighting, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, a panoramic sunroof, and more. The front trunk is made of durable plastics that can be rinsed and then drained, which allows storing ice and messy things. The Mach-E has 29 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and up to 60 with the back seats folded.

Ford’s next-generation SYNC infotainment system uses machine learning to fully customize each driver’s experience—currently it supports three driver profiles and one guest. The 2021 Mustang Mach-E runs the software through a vertically mounted 15.5-inch touchscreen that allows for easy access to the system’s array of apps and features. A benefit of the system is that Ford will roll out over-the-air updates over time, constantly improving the system and adding new content. Top features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, and a Bang & Olufsen audio system.

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACH-E

• Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The 2021 Mustang Mach-E is available with a wide array of driver-assistance technology. For more information about the Raptor’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Available forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
• Available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
• Available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
• Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Ford’s current limited and powertrain warranty are competitive albeit unspectacular. We also expect the company to cover the Mach-E’s electrical components for eight years or 100,000 miles, but complimentary maintenance isn’t included.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR MUSTANG MACH-E?

Well there are several things they do to ensure that they are taking due care of their rides and that is exactly what we are expected to discuss here.

One thing am sure about is that you love your vehicle and doesn’t want to ruin it soon. You want to keep that long sought investment in its best condition. You are not alone; most of the people out there are doing the same.

• Prevention is Worthy a Pound of Cure

Maintenance and prevention are the first things that should be done to make sure that your ford mustang stays in its best conditions. The good thing is that there are several detergents and washers that are available in the market which makes it easy for you to take care of the vehicle. It is always a good thing to spray the vehicle with a waterless wash product and later wipe it off. This may not take a long time. It will probably take 10 minutes of your time and everything will be okay.

• Don’t Forget the Interior

One of the mistakes that most car owners make is to forget the interior every time they are taking any measures. If it’s a convertible car or a double Cubin, you also have to take some extra care to make sure everything is okay. The wisest decision is to go to the inside of the vehicle with an interior spray detailer. You should as well pay particular attention to the leather and vinyl. You also need to be repairing those small bruises in the car which may cause more mess at last.

• Apply Some Cleaning Products in the Towel

Any time you are wiping anything on the car you need to apply some cleaning products to the towel before you use it. Ensure you also don’t spray them directly on the surface. The main reason for this is to make sure you have control over the quantity of the product you apply. It also saves you time that you could otherwise use dealing with the surface.

• Wax Alone is Not the Best Thing

Most of the people think that wax only can give that high quality shine on a car. However, this is not the main thing here. When you are applying the wax, prep work is critical to ensure that you get deep, rich finish. It works the same as your house.

• Avoid Bird Droppings

One thing that most of the car owners don’t know is that bird droppings are enemies’ number one. There are several studies that have been done to show how bird droppings can really damage your vehicle. Bird droppings are acidic and for this reasons they may end up colluding your vehicle. If left unmanaged, they can start to etch the paint.

• Hand Wash is Not Always the Best Wash

To make sure your vehicle is cleaned the right way spooks recommends the use of microfiber with mitt. You also have to avoid some soap which may have side effects on the paint. Get soaps which are specifically manufactured to be used in car washing. Avoid the use of dishwashing detergents because they may not affect the paint or the car but may impact on the polish.

• A Little Goes a Long Way

When you are putting that layer of wax on your vehicle, you need to know that a little means more. If you slather your vehicle with too much wax, it may take a longer time to dry which directly impacts on the shinning capability.

Source: wikipedia, caranddriver.