2017 Convertible Owners chime in please!

[GiddyUp15]

Quick question; did Ford actually add the one-touch auto up windows for 2017 Converitbles?

2nd, did they happen to add any one-touch auto up or down for the convertible top? Just curious! Not sure why they never did that for us...

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[MarkH]

Quick question; did Ford actually add the one-touch auto up windows for 2017 Converitbles?

2nd, did they happen to add any one-touch auto up or down for the convertible top? Just curious! Not sure why they never did that for us...

:cheers:

Yes, the windows are now one touch. No on 2

 

[GiddyUp15]

Yes, the windows are now one touch. No on 2

Thanks! So just to clarify, it does have one-touch down AND up? On 2015/16s they only have one-touch down. :cheers:

 

[Road Dog]

Just saw this thread.

Sorry for resurrecting it but...

Does anyone know if the one touch up function is a SW change or a different switch?

 

[Fordever]

Sorry for resurrecting it but...

Does anyone know if the one touch up function is a SW change or a different switch?

This is only a guess, but I think it would be a software change. The switches feel like they are "multi-stage" or "multi-position". They feel the same as my F150 window switches, which are auto up and down.

Again, just a guess based on switch feel. :shrug:

I don't understand why they aren't auto up/down on ours??? Maybe it's some sort of safety thing. :shrug:

 

[JohnDoe]

I will never buy another mustang convertible until they give us automatic top operation! Even Camparo got rid of their manual latch a long time ago

 

[GiddyUp15]

I will never buy another mustang convertible until they give us automatic top operation! Even Camparo got rid of their manual latch a long time ago

I'm working on an aftermarket solution for this Stay tuned!

I can't believe they didn't get it on the 2018s either...and the dumb 3mph limit...Craparo allows 30mph!

Sorry for resurrecting it but...

Does anyone know if the one touch up function is a SW change or a different switch?

I'm pretty certain it was a BCM update on 2017s. I'd like to figure this out as well!

 

[JohnDoe]

I'm working on an aftermarket solution for this Stay tuned!

Wow, this would be a dream come true! but the amount of torque you need to twist that little handle, I can't even imagine how you would do this.

 

[GiddyUp15]

Wow, this would be a dream come true! but the amount of torque you need to twist that little handle, I can't even imagine how you would do this.

Sorry I should clarify, the intent of what I'm working on is one-Touch up and down but minus the latching, so just for the motor mechanism portion.

 

[Road Dog]

When the 30mph operation for the Camaro was announced I thought at the time it was a solution in search of a problem. I still think it is. My Mustang is my second convertible and I can't remember ever feeling the need or being in a situation that required raising the top at speed. And I don't think anyone has needed to put the top down at speed.

Adding such a feature is possible sure, but, is it something required? It would add cost, and possibly, weight and complexity. I am against it. I'd like more HP and less weight, thank you, instead of more features. I am in favor of the continued effort to activate the hidden features thru the hacking of the "as built code" since those features are already built in and just involve code changes.

After saying all that I have to add I think cars today are marvelously full of features I never imagined I would see when I started driving in 1969 as a 15 yr old student. Many of the features we take for granted today are immensely helpful and assist us in navigating the congested roads we travel. Handling and comfort make all day driving a pleasure compared to what it was in 1969. Tires last 4 times as long today and are safe up to speeds only a few cars could approach in 1969. Modern lighting lets us do safer overnight driving, engines don't need the tune-ups that were required at 2-5K mile intervals before. But with all the additional capabilities that are possible, we should still keep some things as simple as possible. To my mind latches on the convertible tops and not being able to raise and lower the top at high speed are things that don't need to be changed.

 

[GiddyUp15]

When the 30mph operation for the Camaro was announced I thought at the time it was a solution in search of a problem. I still think it is. My Mustang is my second convertible and I can't remember ever feeling the need or being in a situation that required raising the top at speed. And I don't think anyone has needed to put the top down at speed.

Adding such a feature is possible sure, but, is it something required? It would add cost, and possibly, weight and complexity. I am against it. I'd like more HP and less weight, thank you, instead of more features. I am in favor of the continued effort to activate the hidden features thru the hacking of the "as built code" since those features are already built in and just involve code changes.

After saying all that I have to add I think cars today are marvelously full of features I never imagined I would see when I started driving in 1969 as a 15 yr old student. Many of the features we take for granted today are immensely helpful and assist us in navigating the congested roads we travel. Handling and comfort make all day driving a pleasure compared to what it was in 1969. Tires last 4 times as long today and are safe up to speeds only a few cars could approach in 1969. Modern lighting lets us do safer overnight driving, engines don't need the tune-ups that were required at 2-5K mile intervals before. But with all the additional capabilities that are possible, we should still keep some things as simple as possible. To my mind latches on the convertible tops and not being able to raise and lower the top at high speed are things that don't need to be changed.

Having the ability to put the top up at 30, or even 10 mph would be huge for me. When I drive into work I have to drive around a lot with speedbumps which keeps me at slower speeds, but the stupid Ford engineers made it so you can't do anything above 3 mph....THREE!!?! What's the point. I can't even force my car to go 3 without almost stalling it...Also, when in stop and go traffic and it starts sprinkling, it'd be nice to not have to stop completely or even pull over to put the top up. Weather here is crazy like that and can be sunny at work when I leave and raining up north where I live, so I like to have options.

At the end of the day, Ford just needs to keep up with the competition....people probably never thought they'd "need" cruise control when the first manufacturer started selling it, or airbags, or whatever, but now we all can't live without it! :cheers:

 

[JohnDoe]

When the 30mph operation for the Camaro was announced I thought at the time it was a solution in search of a problem. I still think it is. My Mustang is my second convertible and I can't remember ever feeling the need or being in a situation that required raising the top at speed. And I don't think anyone has needed to put the top down at speed.

Adding such a feature is possible sure, but, is it something required? It would add cost, and possibly, weight and complexity. I am against it. I'd like more HP and less weight, thank you, instead of more features. I am in favor of the continued effort to activate the hidden features thru the hacking of the "as built code" since those features are already built in and just involve code changes.

After saying all that I have to add I think cars today are marvelously full of features I never imagined I would see when I started driving in 1969 as a 15 yr old student. Many of the features we take for granted today are immensely helpful and assist us in navigating the congested roads we travel. Handling and comfort make all day driving a pleasure compared to what it was in 1969. Tires last 4 times as long today and are safe up to speeds only a few cars could approach in 1969. Modern lighting lets us do safer overnight driving, engines don't need the tune-ups that were required at 2-5K mile intervals before. But with all the additional capabilities that are possible, we should still keep some things as simple as possible. To my mind latches on the convertible tops and not being able to raise and lower the top at high speed are things that don't need to be changed.

I think you're a minority here. If HP and weight is so important to you then you can argue what's the point in even buying a convertible? For the pleasure and enjoyment of course. Just like the ability operate the convertible top with less hassle. There has been countless scenarios where I wish I could have opened or closed my top without having to come to a complete stop. Especially in stop and go traffic and city driving.

 

[Fordever]

..............To my mind latches on the convertible tops and not being able to raise and lower the top at high speed are things that don't need to be changed.

I agree with this statement somewhat. I am probably old school as well, but I don't mind the latch (our doors have them ) and with the speed of our tops, I haven't had any issues YET!!!! I said somewhat because I think it would be a nice feature, but I really don't give a crap if Ford ever does it.:shrug:

Having the ability to put the top up at 30, or even 10 mph would be huge for me........... I can't even force my car to go 3 without almost stalling it...Also, when in stop and go traffic and it starts sprinkling, it'd be nice to not have to stop completely or even pull over to put the top up. Weather here is crazy like that and can be sunny at work when I leave and raining up north where I live, so I like to have options.

At the end of the day, Ford just needs to keep up with the competition....people probably never thought they'd "need" cruise control when the first manufacturer started selling it, or airbags, or whatever, but now we all can't live without it! :cheers:

I cant think of any time when I would ever need or even think of putting up or down the top at 30??? But that's just me.;)

As for "needing" cruise, we really don't, but it is a feature I wouldn't go without now. But I wouldn't compare cruise control to a safety feature such as an airbag.:shrug:

I think you're a minority here. If HP and weight is so important to you then you can argue what's the point in even buying a convertible? For the pleasure and enjoyment of course. Just like the ability operate the convertible top with less hassle. There has been countless scenarios where I wish I could have opened or closed my top without having to come to a complete stop. Especially in stop and go traffic and city driving.

Road Dog may be in the minority, but you can put me in that same category as well. As you stated above, to point of the convertible is for pleasure and enjoyment. And with or without the 'convenience' of auto top and up/down feature while in motion, really doesn't take pleasure and enjoyment away from me.

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There seems to be a fair bit of hate on for the manual latch and no up/down while in motion. But I think the top works well. Its quick, quiet during operation, well insulated, looks good (as far as rag tops go), take little to no trunk space and doesn't leak. So overall, I wold take this top over others any day....:ford:

 

[JohnDoe]

I probably wouldn't mind so much if our direct competitor never got rid of manual latches, but when your #1 competition is technologically ahead of you for years already, that is just unacceptable.

 

[Fordever]

I probably wouldn't mind so much if our direct competitor never got rid of manual latches, but when your #1 competition is technologically ahead of you for years already, that is just unacceptable.

Hey Bud, I get what you're saying.... I was just trying to shed some light on the positives. No doubt, things can always be improved upon, but overall our drop tops are pretty good.

But I would think, to keep up with the direct competition, that Ford will rectify this sooner or later....:cheers:

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