Is the Ford website Build/Price function hopelessly wonky or is it just me?

[young at heart]

More correctly maybe, my equipment. I don’t think I’m personally doing anything wrong. But some days it won’t let you change options and other days it won’t display any content under a particular heading at all. But it’s virtually always something-it never operates seamlessly or even smoothly. This goes back to the fall of 2020 when I first started trying to use it.

I will say I’m using Apple devices, both a MacBook Pro and an iPad. Similar problems on both. Maybe the site doesn’t like Apple stuff? Or maybe I’m missing some app I should have? Anyway, it’s frustrating any any thoughts are appreciated.

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[Bikeman315]

More correctly maybe, my equipment. I don’t think I’m personally doing anything wrong. But some days it won’t let you change options and other days it won’t display any content under a particular heading at all. But it’s virtually always something-it never operates seamlessly or even smoothly. This goes back to the fall of 2020 when I first started trying to use it.

I will say I’m using Apple devices, both a MacBook Pro and an iPad. Similar problems on both. Maybe the site doesn’t like Apple stuff? Or maybe I’m missing some app I should have? Anyway, it’s frustrating any any thoughts are appreciated.

Are you using the correct version of Build & Price? I’ve had no issues with this one.

https://shop.ford.com/configure/mustang/chooseyourpath/

 

[Pkvir]

I was a little shocked that I built my exact car and it is now $4K over the MSRP of my car I bought 2 years ago. Not to mention I got $5K off MSRP at that time. What a difference 2 years make.

 

[Jaymar]

It's not you, that thing has always been an absolute turd. It crashed on me while I was at the dealership ordering my car.

 

[David Schmidt]

I daydream using a Mac. No problems with stability here, but there are certainly things about the app that are annoying. Like... you can't really pick-and-choose exactly what you want. There are bundles of options that go together, and if you want a Mach 1 with the orange accents and red brake calipers, sorry, you can't have that. Or if you select a particular type of wheels, that sets up a pile of other situations you have no control over. You really can't mix and match until after your baby leaves the factory.

 

[Jaymar]

I daydream using a Mac. No problems with stability here, but there are certainly things about the app that are annoying. Like... you can't really pick-and-choose exactly what you want. There are bundles of options that go together, and if you want a Mach 1 with the orange accents and red brake calipers, sorry, you can't have that. Or if you select a particular type of wheels, that sets up a pile of other situations you have no control over. You really can't mix and match until after your baby leaves the factory.

That's how the actual car works though.

 

[David Schmidt]

That's how the actual car works though.

You're not wrong.

 

[Bikeman315]

I daydream using a Mac. No problems with stability here, but there are certainly things about the app that are annoying. Like... you can't really pick-and-choose exactly what you want. There are bundles of options that go together, and if you want a Mach 1 with the orange accents and red brake calipers, sorry, you can't have that. Or if you select a particular type of wheels, that sets up a pile of other situations you have no control over. You really can't mix and match until after your baby leaves the factory.

What does this have to do with the build and price online tool? Totally different topic.

 

[David Schmidt]

What does this have to do with the build and price online tool? Totally different topic.

What? That's exactly what I'm talking about.

Start with a base Mach 1.
Add 19" x 10.5" Front 19" X 11" Rear Tarnished Dark-painted Aluminum Wheels.
Now add Performance Rear Spoiler.
(There went your wheels)

The point is there are packages that go together, and packages that are mutually exclusive - but the configurator makes it look like you can mix and match, but you can't really.

 

[Bikeman315]

What? That's exactly what I'm talking about.

Start with a base Mach 1.
Add 19" x 10.5" Front 19" X 11" Rear Tarnished Dark-painted Aluminum Wheels.
Now add Performance Rear Spoiler.
(There went your wheels)

The point is there are packages that go together, and packages that are mutually exclusive - but the configurator makes it look like you can mix and match, but you can't really.

OK, I understand, sorry. There are definitely glitches that prevent some mixing and matching but its always been that way. The dealer will fix that when you order your car.

 

[Bikeman315]

Start with a base Mach 1.
Add 19" x 10.5" Front 19" X 11" Rear Tarnished Dark-painted Aluminum Wheels.
Now add Performance Rear Spoiler.
(There went your wheels)

Wait, I just realized that these wheels require the Handling Package. That package has the performance spoiler with the gurney flap. The standard spoiler is not available. That not the tool, that’s Ford.

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