CapeDave

The point here is the overall poor design of the panel. That is undeniable. Sure, some claim they "like" it, or think it is pretty, or whatever. But that is not the point. The point is the vertical tach is simply one big standout of the poor design. This thread is NOT about who needs a tach, or whether a tach is necessary with automatic. That is an entirely different thread.

It really is strange. You know those GM ignition switches that they got sued for? Well, I remember times riding in GM cars with keys dangling from that and the sound is almost like the keys hanging down from a keychain and snicking together as one drives down the road, but much fainter. That is as close as I can get to describing the noise.

It is inside. Seems to be inside the steering "column" for lack of a better word. Does not happen all the time, and is feint. Very hard to point out to someone.

I may have been unclear. The wheel does not click when it turns, the unit itself clicks when driving straight, seems to come from inside the steering assembly somewhere. It is as if the damn adaptive module is sensing and correcting minutely and somehow clicks in the process. My best guess. Ironically, it is most noticeable when going perfectly straight and there is near zero motion of the steering wheel itself.

I only have it in the Normal/normal mode. Have never tried changing it after the module replacement. I may try it just to see if I can feel a difference. But you use the word disengaged? How can I disengage the adaptive steering feature? I thought that was not possible???

It is a very gentle clicking only when driving. I hear it mostly when driving straight. I do not think I would be able to get a good recording. Hard to tell precisely where it is coming from, seems like inside the steering column area. It is like Ford made the car quiet just so one could hear this noise. Clickclick. ClickClick. Clicketyclick. I could care less about adaptive steering and the noise is certainly not what I expect from a luxury level car. But if you are going to force that feature upon me, please do not add in extra noise. Please!

Here is a valid follow up question to those who have had their issue fixed, either by module/clock spring replacement or by a replacement steering wheel assembly. Do you still hear that infernal "clicking" as supposedly the "adaptive steering module" figures out what signals to send to the steering wheel? I still hear the clicking like crazy. Not all the time,but when I hear it, it keeps on clicking for awhile. All the more frustrating because the cabin is otherwise very quiet. So to have a noise that pertains to a feature that I did not even really want introduced into a cabin they worked so hard to make quiet is very frustrating for me. There are things I really like about this car, but with these annoyances/issues/problems I really hesitate to get a Ford for my next car, and often daydream about trading it in, taking the hit, but at least being happy with my ride.

But can you see it and get the correct info from it in a super quick glance? I doubt it. You need to stare at it, figure out where the indicator is, then figure out where on the scale that is, then process where is that in relation to the (non-existent) "redline", then maybe you have what you need to know.

Amen Brotha, Amen!

Very well spoken, thank you.

Roger that. Over and out on this topic. At least while it is in this thread

Oh, again I stand corrected. Thanks. Even though I have alot to learn, I know I could teach Ford a thing or two. I will start a separate thread before I "pontificate" about the seats There are some things I like about this car also. The engine is superb. The quietness is excellent. And the tech generally works great. And on a smooth road, it drives impeccably.

Ah, I was right, I knew the Sport had a different cluster, albeit as an option Next time any of you are able take a look at the 2016/17Honda Accord cluster. I parked next to one at night and had the honor and pleasure of viewing it. I stood there staring at it, mesmerized by its pureness of design.

Poor UI design is generally "unusable" on the web. I do not have any specifics. But try keeping a sharp eye on the tach when in vertical mode. Ouch.

Amen Mike, you get it! If that were on a website it would be unusable I will now be stopping my "rant" even though it was most informative The original topic of this thread is way more important.

Oh, ouch. I stand corrected. I will do that. I may have been thinking of the Lincoln equivalent model cluster, THAT actually is different. Still needs huge improvement though. I will not make this mistake in my next car. I'll go back to the classic look of the BMW cluster even though that car is not as quiet as my Edge. It is also too much $$$ I went to Ford's site to check on this. The Sport has essentially the same cluster. As a side note, I noticed that they used a female model in the car who looks not old enough to drive. Her hips fit in the narrow seat. Mine, quite average for a 65 year old male, definitely do not.

LOL, but they did not design it. I love Canada!

Yup, that is a 100% different cluster

Many pardons, I misinterpreted from your info that said Ford Edge Legal Resident and the fact that you are a moderator that you worked for Ford. I guess I am dreaming that they would read these forums as I knew more about my steering issue than they did at the service center. Anyways, my bad. But I still disagree wholeheartedly

I have never driven a sport, but I suspect that they might well have a different cluster than the one I speak of. As a matter of fact, I am pretty sure now that I think about it. Gauges that need to disseminate information clearly and quickly without eye strain is SCIENCE, not personal preference. I assure you of that. Ask any airline pilot And take a look at a Porsche cluster next chance you get. Maybe the moderator should break this out into a separate thread?

Yes. You nailed it. There should never be more that two colors on that panel. Look at just about every other car to check if I am right OK maybe a third for an "check engine" warning light or the like. Plus, the green headlight indicator is WAY too bright. I mean what were they thinking?

I disagree completely. But I am very glad that you took notice because you would sell alot more cars with a better design on the gauge cluster.

Amen! It is so hard to read and the colors are highly confusing and the layout is pretty much insane because it does not utilize space properly at all. I think it is so hard to read and distracting that I could argue it as a safety issue. BIG FAIL. And the tach, really? I mean is it even possible to read? Come on Ford, admit it, and get going. I mean like maybe square tires would look "Slick and modern and edgy" but they would not really get the job done, would they? Volvo better. BMW classic design, and Porsche, well very close to perfection But Ford has already proven on other vehicles they can do better.

Ever day I do not have to look at one of those green (or sometimes orange) screens is a really great day! LOL!

That is an amazingly short turnaround time. Please let us know if it is the same exact steering wheel or something that is different like one or two have mentioned here.