2015Sport Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 It has been a month and overall I am very pleased with my Red Sport (the color is deep and beautiful BTW). The acceleration is excellent (the engine is a jewel and should be used across more Fords e.g. Focus AWD), handling is fairly good for a top heavy vehicle (I have the glass roof) and the brakes are average. SYNC is working better than expected although it gets confused when I switch from Bluetooth to USB, for example when I am playing a song (about 50% of the time it is seamless, the rest of the time it takes a lot of button pushing). I bought the car knowing SYNC was a significant problem early on and that Ford was "addressing it". I figured I would take my chances vice the replacement which I anticipate will have its own set of new problems. This same philosophy went for the 6 speed auto (shifts very well), it is tried and true whereas the replacement 8/9 speed in the 2016 will be new (if it is anything like the Chrysler/Fiat 9 speed - no thanks). I still can not figure out the auto lock function, not much help in the manual. Can a Sport with the upgraded convenience package (Nav, HID, ventilated seats) be programmed to auto lock and beep the horn (would appreciate advice)? I have the 20" wheels as a result of the black 21" not offering all season rubber (summer only) - that was a disappointment. So Ford if you are listening, allow the buyer to select from summer only or all-season on the 21"s and also upgrade the brakes - they are out of the step with the power (350 lb/ft of torque) of this vehicle. Other wise a great SUV that is a much better value than an Audi Q5 (normally aspirated V6) or a BMW X 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 There is no ability to have the vehicle auto lock. I'm not sure where you heard the 2016 will have a different transmission but it's incorrect. The 21" wheels come with all-season tires with the option of getting summer only tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015Sport Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 The dealer looked it up and said that the summer only were the only tires available. It was problematic as there was not even an option to get the 21" wheels on the "build it yourself" website when I looked 6 weeks ago and zero information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterd16 Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 I think your dealer may have been confused. As stated earlier by Magnetic, the summer only tires are an option on the 21" rims. They normally come with the all weather tires, which is what I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason05gt Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) My dealer said the same thing that Summer Only tires were available on the 21's. Maybe that's changed since I ordered but that's what the screen said at the dealership. Seems like Ford wasn't very clear with this option. I would have ordered 21's had I known I could have gotten all seasons. Edited June 3, 2015 by jason05gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 The option code for the 21" wheels is 642. The code for the summer tires is TER (requires 21" wheels). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Jones Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) If you build on the ford website and choose the 21" rims, it forces you to take the summer tires. Also, when I "chatted" online with them before, they also told me that the 21" rims required the summer tires. Sure is confusing. Edited June 3, 2015 by Sean Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted June 3, 2015 Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 If you build on the ford website and choose the 21" rims, it forces you to take the summer tires. Also, when I "chatted" online with them before, they also told me that the 21" rims required the summer tires. Sure is confusing. The Ford site is notorious to have incorrect or outdated info. That's why it's best to always go by the latest order guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015Sport Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I drove today in heavy rain and the 20" did well, wonder how they do in snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 I drove today in heavy rain and the 20" did well, wonder how they do in snow. I think this will have more to do with the tires than the actual 20" rims. And hello to a fellow "Asburn-ian"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015Sport Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 You must have seem my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 You must have seem my car I have see one other 2015 and it was in my neighborhood. But I only saw it once and it hasn't returned. Your location says Ashburn so that is how I know we are "neighbors" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalm111 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Anyone know if I can purchase a set of the 21" rims from Ford or does it have to be pre-configured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Edge Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Anyone know if I can purchase a set of the 21" rims from Ford or does it have to be pre-configured? There's a set of wheels/tires on ebay right now for $2600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalm111 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 There's a set of wheels/tires on ebay right now for $2600. Yea that seems a bit aggressive of a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingNut Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Yea that seems a bit aggressive of a price. They will remain aggressive since it is a very limited option. Even if your try to buy them from Ford when available, you'll be shocked by the price. The 19" wheels on my Mustang were optional, but a lot of people went with the option. Even with a ton on the 3rd party market, ebay, etc.....Ford still wanted $600 for one years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERSTROKE Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I'm surprised at the complaint of weak brakes. Our SEL has VERY good brakes, almost too sensitive in fact, the SEL we test drove had strong brakes too. Both vehicles have/had 18" wheels/tires. The larger 20" & 21" wheels/tires may make them seem less aggressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Drebin Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Edge Sport 2015 with 21"...brake are really good buy to sensitive for the initial grip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015Sport Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Yes that is the issue, the brakes are not linear and grab way too hard initially. Sort of like when car manufactures create a "sporty" feel by making the tip-in on the accelerator very touchy. One other thing, turbo /transmission lag is almost non-existent. I really am impressed with the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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