Will Ford be Next?

[nhbiker1961]

After having a touch screen, I kind of like it.

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[Suzukiridr14]

Consumers can only vote with their $. The pushback against the "telsafication" (jamming everything into a giant screen, jamming as much tech in the vehicle, boring everything looks the same design) is pretty stout on the internet, but it's what consumers seem to want apparently. Can't have it both ways complaining about cars that keep getting more expensive and less reliable, but wanting all that stuff, though.

The 1st gen Maverick without copilot is the right balance for me, just wish it had an actual shifter, even more brownie points for a column shifter, and it would be perfect. I use the HVAC and volume controls practically every ride multiple times, and the music controls somewhat regularly instead of the steering wheel buttons. I also appreciate actual gauges, not have a push button start, and a way to to get into the vehicle with physical key if needed.

My thoughts on the subject, the Maverick is a truck, small, but still a truck. Trucks need to last at least 10 years to service the owner. The more basic, the less problems. Electronics lifespans are questionable at best. Older trucks with knobs, and switches can run over 20 years with few problems we can fix with basic knowledge, and that's why we keep them. It seems like a lot of Maverick owners, still have "old reliable" hidden in a barn, ready when duty calls!

 

[Old Young Man]

This old guy hates the fact my eyes leave the road to use a touch screen. Maybe it’s just an old guy thing. Once the location of the button is known it is just automatic where to reach and harder to turn the wrong one.
Seems unsafe. Actually be safer if a manufacturer made a standard control panel and all are in the same location. But I also hate government regulations. Wait till they put the last standard of turn signals in the screen or change the configuration.
At least I don’t reach for the high beams with my foot anymore

 

[grandpopa'sMPGs]

Just give my my hand crank windows and manual locks.

 

[Lone Ridr]

Touch screens are a distraction and unsafe to use while driving, one reason I'm not interested in a 2025. A coworker was killed when he was hit head-on by a driver who was adjusting his radio. That's what the dummy told the police at the scene.

 

[MetalThunder]

@55 mph - Eyes off the road for 5 seconds is like driving approx. a 100 feet more than football field (402 feet) with your eyes closed. Thats a fact. May you all be safe in your journeys ... For some a long life depends on a ton of luck.

If Cars With Touchscreens Are Unsafe, Why Do We Have Them? | Kiplinger

Spoiler alert - They are cheaper not safer

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[deanobc]

Just saw this and wonder if Ford will listen:

Car Makers Look to Ditch Touchscreens for a Return to Buttons

I yearn for the days of the horse and buggy. Damn Ford and their Model T which started this technology revolution.

 

[scott1070]

I love the touch screens

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

This old guy hates the fact my eyes leave the road to use a touch screen. Maybe it’s just an old guy thing. Once the location of the button is known it is just automatic where to reach and harder to turn the wrong one.
Seems unsafe. Actually be safer if a manufacturer made a standard control panel and all are in the same location. But I also hate government regulations. Wait till they put the last standard of turn signals in the screen or change the configuration.
At least I don’t reach for the high beams with my foot anymore

Living in the Upper Midwest at the time and having to replace about a half dozen of them due to rust and corrosion. I certainly don't miss those floor mounted high beam switches.

 

[brielee3]

Just saw this and wonder if Ford will listen:

Car Makers Look to Ditch Touchscreens for a Return to Buttons

They should its insanely dangerous

 

[Maverick72]

Just saw this and wonder if Ford will listen:

Car Makers Look to Ditch Touchscreens for a Return to Buttons

Why Ford Is Bringing Back Buttons


https://www.jimonealford.com/why-ford-is-bringing-back-buttons/

 

[TheShark]

I think this argument really comes down to age, my guess is us older guys prefer what we are use to, knobs and buttons, and the younger generation is completely use to screens. I'd prefer a knob or button but I also don't lose to much sleep not having them. I totally use the steering wheel controls for the audio, even when I had knobs and buttons. With automatic climate control I spend almost no time playing with the HVAC, set the temp and that's it.
I'd trade all the knobs and buttons for a 13.2" screen and Sync 4 every time.

 

[piwtrnr]

What the hell is so hard about the touchscreen. I love it!

 

[nhbiker1961]

What the hell is so hard about the touchscreen. I love it!

Same here.

 

[r0tax]

As the owner of a 25, PLEASE listen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My only issue with 2025 is the lack of Hvac on Buttons. Mostly it doesn't bother me.
But when I have to REACH to tap for the Fan speed or for the AC button, its annoying to do w/o taking eyes off road.

I'm not a fan of "Auto" HVAC, I don't like AC running all the time due to efficiency/power loss reasons.
I know the masses prob just use Auto and let the computer take care of them, so I'm the one using it wrong by wanting to keep AC off when its < 90*F.

But replace some of the stupid buttons that don't get used (like the Silent screen button, its mostly pointless imo).

Make it simple as the radio volume and on/off.. 1 button/dial for AC ON/OFF and Fan control. seems pretty straight forward.

Otherwise, most the time the button situation doesn't bug me too much anymore on my '25.

I just think from a safety stand point, that I should be able to control hvac w/o taking my eyes off the road.

Add it to the steering wheel controls, that'd be even better imo. I'd even argue you can reuse some of the Audio buttons on the wheel for hvac instead.. Volume on the wheel is good. but I don't really need the next/skip track keys, we're not using CD players anymore after all.. and its easy to tap the screen for audio control IF needed. (Imo)

If I'm taking my eyes off the road, or taking my hands off the steering wheel to adjust the temp, that is the wrong user interface.
(yes, I'm a 9 and 3 all-the-time driver, coming from a heavy and QUICK steering Focus ST rack, it just feels right on Ford steering wheels)
I know, I know, use the Ford voice commands...I tried them a few time, they work OK, but I just don't like waiting for the prompts, and having to 'talk to my car'. its a neat party trick, but I don't use it every day...and the commands are too limited and not customizable. If I could customize and make my own, and make them super short and quick and to the point (and remember them), that'd be great.

Better yet, give me a button to turn AC and Fan off easily...with 1 tap for each...instead of tapping that stupid fan button and wondering if you tapped it down enough times, or if you tapped the right part of the screen , then wonder if you missed a tap or if it didn't acknowlege a tap...
Stop auto starting my AC and Fan! thats all.

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