meyersnole Posted March 9, 2013 at 01:09 PM Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 at 01:09 PM (edited) Thanks! So, you are right I am pretty limited and overwhelmed with all of the different features of this car. Here are some initial thoughts: The climate control makes a HUGE difference in the range of the battery. I thought it was the highway from my test drive, but I took the highway home (albeit slower -- kept it under 62 (figured Ford picked that number for a reason)) and seemed to do much better. If you are going to merge into the highway and you think you might need some acceleration then do yourself a favor and select the hybrid mode before you get on the ramp -- still a lag but at least when the engine kicks in you will feel like the car has a little scoot. This car is about efficiency not acceleration, especially when compared to my Acura TL. When I tried to merge in EV only mode you had a steady gain in speed, but I would call it moderate at best. Nothing I am concerned with, just something I will need to get use to. Driving home in the dark I got to see the auto high beams work -- pretty cool. I still don't trust the adaptive cruise yet... but did get that to work a few times and think I am really going to like it. I am driving with 3 bars, but might switch that to 4 until I learn to trust it a little more. I kept hitting the brakes. There are so many things in the car to mess with I was pretty distracted. Even with studying the forums and watching all the videos there is a lot to set up and learn, so I will probably have many more thoughts later. Finally got the my ford mobile app to work this morning -- dealer tried to set it up but again some of the pain of going first it did not go so well. I will post that experience and tips in the right place in the forum. Ha! I should have paid more attention to the charging times. I am pretty sure I plugged it in around 9:30p and around 1am the web was telling it would finish at around 2:45a I think. I think its like your phone. Plug it in at night and it will be ready by morning. A L2 charger really is not necessary, but getting one anyway. Edited March 9, 2013 at 01:10 PM by meyersnole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted March 9, 2013 at 01:11 PM Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 at 01:11 PM Very excited that you can get the range that was quoted on the car with a full charge. Not sure what is going to happen in the summer time, because I will be running the air conditioner. Also surprised by how well it did on mpge. I thought by the sticker we were suppose to do around 100, 30% higher is a very nice surprise. Oh, another interesting note. It seems my car was selected for additional quality control, so when I first test drove it there was 36 miles on the odometer (27 from the factory according to the sticker that was in the window). I also have the buttons for the sunroof etc vs the touch areas for those controls. Think I like them a little better. If anyone has any questions, let me know.So, 27 miles at the factory, eh? Hit the eject button on the CD player and make sure there is no Mariachi cd in there. If it's like my car, a Hermosillo employee was probably driving the car around while quality checking the sound system, lol. The 133.6 mpge you got is fantastic (was that all down hill?), as has been said, but your overall will drop once you exceed your 21 mile limit and you drive the car as a hybrid so your lifetime miles will get closer to the rated 100 mpge. Keep us posted on that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyersnole Posted March 9, 2013 at 01:16 PM Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 at 01:16 PM Not downhill, but pretty optimal conditions and I was working it for range. Speed limit was 65 and I was doing 59 kinda thing. When I hit the secondary roads there was no traffic and kept it around 55 until the last 5 miles where I was doing 45. Got a few perfect brake regen scores and one as bad as 84 %. And of course I was a bit cold with the heater off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberger Posted March 9, 2013 at 04:44 PM Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 at 04:44 PM Wow, my car is really crusin now! --IN TRANSIT--ARRIVED INTERMEDIATE POINT (UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD)---WCOLTON, CA----MAR-09-2013,05:49PT---ETA, MAR-27 At this rate it should be here early! It's great to them showing up on Dealer lots finally, Looks like Ford has really delivered on the distribution of Energi's. Hopefully hey have learned by the screw ups on the job #1 Hybrids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para01 Posted March 9, 2013 at 11:29 PM Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 at 11:29 PM Really appreciate your efforts since this must be an incredible time sink.Ordered my loaded SE on 2/9 and VIN came on 2/28.VIN = 3FA6P0PU4DR282492.Would love to know how soon it might be here.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jberger Posted March 9, 2013 at 11:40 PM Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 at 11:40 PM Really appreciate your efforts since this must be an incredible time sink.Ordered my loaded SE on 2/9 and VIN came on 2/28.VIN = 3FA6P0PU4DR282492.Would love to know how soon it might be here.Thanks I can't see ETA's of other dealers. Once it is on a released and in transit, you need to get the ETTX rail # from your dealer. There is a thread somewhere with the info but you call 1-800-235-2352, say "location", then "ETTX", then your rail id # (6 digits usually), the say "done". And it will give you the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted March 10, 2013 at 01:18 AM Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 at 01:18 AM Really appreciate your efforts since this must be an incredible time sink.Ordered my loaded SE on 2/9 and VIN came on 2/28.VIN = 3FA6P0PU4DR282492.Would love to know how soon it might be here.ThanksIn checking ETIS your car is not yet built. There is no window sticker yet either. So I would say you are looking at an April/May ETA. It's encouraging that you got a VIN so quickly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangewhip Posted March 11, 2013 at 07:45 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 at 07:45 PM Nice to find this site looks like I am not alone: 3FA6P0PU3DR285108, With a build date of the week of April 01,2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted March 11, 2013 at 08:12 PM Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 at 08:12 PM Nice to find this site looks like I am not alone: 3FA6P0PU3DR285108, With a build date of the week of April 01,2013. Welcome to the forum, Orangewhip. By the time you get your car there should be a whole lot more helpful info for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnergiManta Posted March 11, 2013 at 11:30 PM Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 at 11:30 PM Oh, another interesting note. It seems my car was selected for additional quality control, so when I first test drove it there was 36 miles on the odometer (27 from the factory according to the sticker that was in the window). I also have the buttons for the sunroof etc vs the touch areas for those controls. Think I like them a little better. Its funny you mentioned that. I too had the sticker with the quality control test. They put 27 miles on it, and I got it w/ 32. Good to know they are going the extra mile on the first batch. Mine has been driving like a champ. Surprised to see the LED lock indicators on each door and the auto dimming driver side mirror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyersnole Posted March 12, 2013 at 12:27 AM Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 at 12:27 AM EnergiManta -- I wonder if we bought from the same dealer? University Ford in Durham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprobst Posted March 12, 2013 at 02:37 PM Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 at 02:37 PM What?? The 2 first Energis delivered to anyone on this board are both in North Carolina? I'm moving there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parlesstwo Posted March 12, 2013 at 07:21 PM Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 at 07:21 PM I ordered in late Feb. Tryin to find out where you get this kind of info:Model: Ruby Red 2013 Ti Hybrid (Energi) Plug-In (POS, RR, 800A, 13B, 18C, 53B, 55M, 90A, 60N)Date Ordered: Monday, 11/5/12Promised Delivery time: 12-20 weeksVIN Available: 1/23/13 (3FA6P0SU2DR242421)Window Sticker Available: 1/31/13 (http://fordlabels.we...A6P0SU2DR242421) @ 8 am.Scheduled Build Week: 2/4/13Scheduled Build Date: 2/4/13-2/8/13Actual Build Date: 2/7/13Released from Factory for Shipping: Awaiting Shipment - Sent Offsite - 15-17j (Allied Systems Ltd ) Ford Hermosillo Assembly, SO Feb-14-2013, 03:52 MT-per Cyberdman. Awaiting Shipment - Returned from Offsite - 08-plant (Allied Systems Ltd ) Ford Hermosillo Assembly, SO Feb-23-2013, 17:11 MT.Rail car ID available: TBDEstimated Delivery Date: 3/10/13 (as of 1/23/13); Not likely (as of 3/4/13); Come and gone-Still in Mexico 3/12/13Estimated Delivery Date: Good question.Actual Delivery Date: TBDState: AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted March 12, 2013 at 07:36 PM Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 at 07:36 PM I ordered in late Feb. Tryin to find out where you get this kind of info:Model: Ruby Red 2013 Ti Hybrid (Energi) Plug-In (POS, RR, 800A, 13B, 18C, 53B, 55M, 90A, 60N)Date Ordered: Monday, 11/5/12Promised Delivery time: 12-20 weeksVIN Available: 1/23/13 (3FA6P0SU2DR242421)Window Sticker Available: 1/31/13 (http://fordlabels.we...A6P0SU2DR242421) @ 8 am.Scheduled Build Week: 2/4/13Scheduled Build Date: 2/4/13-2/8/13Actual Build Date: 2/7/13Released from Factory for Shipping: Awaiting Shipment - Sent Offsite - 15-17j (Allied Systems Ltd ) Ford Hermosillo Assembly, SO Feb-14-2013, 03:52 MT-per Cyberdman. Awaiting Shipment - Returned from Offsite - 08-plant (Allied Systems Ltd ) Ford Hermosillo Assembly, SO Feb-23-2013, 17:11 MT.Rail car ID available: TBDEstimated Delivery Date: 3/10/13 (as of 1/23/13); Not likely (as of 3/4/13); Come and gone-Still in Mexico 3/12/13Estimated Delivery Date: Good question.Actual Delivery Date: TBDState: AZThe information came from a combo of my salesman and this forum. Most all of the info, down to the VIN came from my salesman. Ask yours for a copy of their order and then keep asking for a Vehicle Visibility Report each week. Then read this forum to find out how to look up your window sticker and when the car was built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fusion Posted March 12, 2013 at 11:03 PM Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 at 11:03 PM Dealer told me my build date is "on/around 3/25." I still can't see a sticker, and nothing in etis, so I hope he has info I can't see. VIN 3FA6P0SU3DR272365 Taylorjd, can you update your master list with my build date? Assuming it's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yojroz Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:21 AM (edited) Question for all of you. If you have VIN number and/or window sticker info, is there a way (like the ETIS site tracks build dates) to track the rail car shipping? My custom ordered Energi is still around a month out but unsold ones are popping up all over SoCal. I am spending my entire day every day calling all of the dealerships and having them track their incoming cars for me. It would be much easier if I could look up what's coming and when it'll arrive myself. Thanks! Edited March 13, 2013 at 12:22 AM by yojroz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionEnergi Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:39 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:39 PM (edited) Yes!!! I got my window sticker today. I have been checking several times a day for a few weeks now. Edited September 6, 2013 at 10:47 PM by FusionEnergi meyersnole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorjd Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:44 PM Yes!!! I got my window sticker, 3FA6P0SU6DR271906 today. I have been checking several times a day for a few weeks now. Can you update me on the spreadsheet. Thanks Cool, Hope mine comes today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FusionEnergi Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM Yojroz, seems to be. The sticker seems to come just before the build. Check my Tracking Spreadsheet: https://docs.google....dit?usp=sharing, most do not have it yet. Great, can you update my info. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fusion Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:47 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:47 PM (edited) Hoping mine too (online sticker) comes this week. HAS TO! Edited March 13, 2013 at 12:48 PM by Mr. Fusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorjd Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:57 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 12:57 PM Great, can you update my info. Thanks Updated! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluggedin Posted March 13, 2013 at 02:00 PM Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 02:00 PM Question for all of you. If you have VIN number and/or window sticker info, is there a way (like the ETIS site tracks build dates) to track the rail car shipping? My custom ordered Energi is still around a month out but unsold ones are popping up all over SoCal. I am spending my entire day every day calling all of the dealerships and having them track their incoming cars for me. It would be much easier if I could look up what's coming and when it'll arrive myself. Thanks!There is a way to do that, posted on the Blue Oval Forum, but you need the rail car info first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy314 Posted March 13, 2013 at 09:17 PM Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 at 09:17 PM Hoping mine too (online sticker) comes this week. HAS TO! Doh, you were until you said it... now the universe is obligated to mess with you. Taylorjd and Mr. Fusion 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fusion Posted March 15, 2013 at 10:13 PM Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 at 10:13 PM Hoping mine too (online sticker) comes this week. HAS TO! Looks like my sticker became available sometime this afternoon. I know everyone knows about the price increases, but mine went up a total of $240 since my DORA. Base went down $100 Moonroof went up $100 Active park assist went up $100 Drivers Assist Package went up $140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyersnole Posted March 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 at 11:59 PM Congratulations on your sticker Fusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.