2023 With DEATC - Ford Officially Removes Digital Display Knobs

[dontblink97]

Looking at the new build and price for 2023MY, it looks like Ford officially removed the digital display knobs for the dual-zone climate control. Shame because this was one of the features I was looking forward to, and felt it for the 2022 folks who got bait-and-switched.

Guessing the temp readouts will be on the display like most 2022s, only on certain screens.

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[commadorebob]

Certain you have every option correct? Seems to be missing more than just that. Plus, build tool is a little inconsistent.

 

[Maverick2022XL]

People have switched them out from other Ford vehicles successfully.

 

[JB330ci]

I don't have display on the knobs on my June built 22 Lariat. Ford probably ran out of parts back then. It's a bit inconvenient to check the set temperatures but it's not a big deal either. Just need to turn the knobs to show the temperatures on the screen.

 

[Shakesbear]

Build tool and brochures have never been accurate

 

[Bodageta]

I don't have display on the knobs on my June built 22 Lariat. Ford probably ran out of parts back then. It's a bit inconvenient to check the set temperatures but it's not a big deal either. Just need to turn the knobs to show the temperatures on the screen.

But can you see it when using Apple CarPlay?

 

[JB330ci]

But can you see it when using Apple CarPlay?

Yes, the big number just pops up no matter what's running on the screen. It will change when you turn the knob and goes away when you stop.

 

[OTACORB]

Not a huge deal, but I sure like just looking down and seeing what temp I got it on. I wonder if they cannot get the parts or it's just more cost cutting for them.

 

[fossil]

if I'm cold/hot I'll adjust as needed. Displayed numerals, pointless.

 

[Swansonboosted]

if I'm cold/hot I'll adjust as needed. Displayed numerals, pointless.

Couldn’t say it better

 

[Redneck Garage]

 

[Bodageta]

Not a huge deal, but I sure like just looking down and seeing what temp I got it on. I wonder if they cannot get the parts or it's just more cost cutting for them.

It may be that it provides a common part for both Fahrenheit and celsius. Or maybe a cost down. Just a guess.

 

[Brown0]

I see the value in the displays. I have them in my suburban and they are helpful to know while the car is getting to temp to either leave it to do its job, or if someone changed it. I tend to leave them on one temperature and trust the system to do what it was designed to do.

 

[Maverickman74]

Beleiveing those display temereatures are accurate measurments is hilarious no point in even using temp figures just do a zero to 30 or whatever the spread is cause I would bet my ass they arent the correct temp. Also sounds like a form of digitally distracted driving, they took it away for insurance cost reduction. Not to mention hefty fines.

 

[dontblink97]

Beleiveing those display temereatures are accurate measurments is hilarious no point in even using temp figures just do a zero to 30 or whatever the spread is cause I would bet my ass they arent the correct temp. Also sounds like a form of digitally distracted driving, they took it away for insurance cost reduction. Not to mention hefty fines.

Do you have confirmation of this? Seems a bit extreme since many cars on the market have a small digital display for climate control. Not to mention the large 8 inch touchscreen very near to the driver's field of view would eclipse any distraction from a small number display low on the console.

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