Jus-A-CMax Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Today I had to go shopping at Vallarta and I bought some veges, a sack of Idaho potatoes and a 23lb watermelon. Paid for the groceries and I had 3 plastic bags, 1 plastic sack of potatoes and a huge watermelon...no trolley in sight :superhero: No worries...had a great work out session in the gym so I am ready for a little big more weight. On my left hand I carries the plastics bags and sack of potatoes. On my right, I grabbed onto the watermelon to my side. Handsand arms were full...and I started walking back to the car. Damn...the keys are in my zipped pocket. Oh, I own a CMax...with a powerlift gate....funny about that....I don't need my key..... :dance: Walked to the back, 1 kick and :rating: it opened! So I unloaded the watermelon first (nearly rolled out....the little b*gger) and then the groceries. Sorry, I had to post this - I totally :wub2: this hands free power liftgate. Also, no more 1 or 2 kick or "it does not work" roundhouse or spinning kicks...its :airquote: jus plain WORKS :yahoo: with 1 kick now :happy feet: Anymore 1 kick stories out there? salsaguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hmmm. Wasn't it you that made fun of my Chronicle of using the liftgate when I went to check my mail? Something about calling someone a :noobie: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Hmmm. Wasn't it you that made fun of my Chronicle of using the liftgate when I went to check my mail? Something about calling someone a :noobie: ?Nope...can't recall but feel free to search. cant expect me to remember over 1,500 posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 I get the update Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted July 14, 2013 Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 Today I had to go shopping at Vallarta and I bought some veges, a sack of Idaho potatoes and a 23lb watermelon. Paid for the groceries and I had 3 plastic bags, 1 plastic sack of potatoes and a huge watermelon...no trolley in sight :superhero: No worries...had a great work out session in the gym so I am ready for a little big more weight. On my left hand I carries the plastics bags and sack of potatoes. On my right, I grabbed onto the watermelon to my side. Handsand arms were full...and I started walking back to the car. Damn...the keys are in my zipped pocket. Oh, I own a CMax...with a powerlift gate....funny about that....I don't need my key..... :dance: Walked to the back, 1 kick and :rating: it opened! So I unloaded the watermelon first (nearly rolled out....the little b*gger) and then the groceries. Sorry, I had to post this - I totally :wub2: this hands free power liftgate. Also, no more 1 or 2 kick or "it does not work" roundhouse or spinning kicks...its :airquote: jus plain WORKS :yahoo: with 1 kick now :happy feet: Anymore 1 kick stories out there? How about just shopping anywhere where you get to the C-Max with an arm load? It's interesting now that even with the C-Max locked, it only takes one swipe/kick to open up the liftgate, instead of the 2 it used to require. Concerning placement of keys, I have mine on a carbineer on the hip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamba2000 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 JusCMax, since the recent Owner Update, my liftgate has worked with one kick every time.Only issue was a trip home from Costco, unfortunately, they are now are using the Sam's club model and are hoarding boxes, you have to ask specifically for them to box stuff, and I had a jar of the wonderful 505 Green Chile that decided to roll out when the liftgate opened. My reflexes weren't fast enough and it broke on teh concrete-----aarrghh, that chile smelled so good, but wne t to the trash. I will make sure these thing get boxed form now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) JusCMax, since the recent Owner Update, my liftgate has worked with one kick every time.Only issue was a trip home from Costco, unfortunately, they are now are using the Sam's club model and are hoarding boxes, you have to ask specifically for them to box stuff, and I had a jar of the wonderful 505 Green Chile that decided to roll out when the liftgate opened. My reflexes weren't fast enough and it broke on teh concrete-----aarrghh, that chile smelled so good, but wne t to the trash. I will make sure these thing get boxed form now on. I had this happen once to me...I just purchased a bottle of peach schnapps, tossed it in the back. On that day I thought I would wash the car....so I parked on the driveway. Popped open the liftgate and I heard a CLUNK....so I :headscratch: ...then I realized.... :kookie: ...then I ..... :gaah: .....then I :swear: but then I .... :finger: The driveway had the :airquote: slightest slope, I swear. Back I went and got another bottle....ssssh....learnt my :rtfm: Edited July 15, 2013 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 How about just shopping anywhere where you get to the C-Max with an arm load? It's interesting now that even with the C-Max locked, it only takes one swipe/kick to open up the liftgate, instead of the 2 it used to require. Concerning placement of keys, I have mine on a carbineer on the hip. Yeah..go for it :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 JusCMax, since the recent Owner Update, my liftgate has worked with one kick every time.Only issue was a trip home from Costco, unfortunately, they are now are using the Sam's club model and are hoarding boxes, you have to ask specifically for them to box stuff, and I had a jar of the wonderful 505 Green Chile that decided to roll out when the liftgate opened. My reflexes weren't fast enough and it broke on teh concrete-----aarrghh, that chile smelled so good, but wne t to the trash. I will make sure these thing get boxed form now on. More recently when I do shopping at Costco, I will grab an empty box off the sales floor & take it with me up to the register, prepackaged with the items I want in it. Depending on the item size, I will put items in the small little compartment near the gas funnel, to eliminate items falling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 How about just shopping anywhere where you get to the C-Max with an arm load? It's interesting now that even with the C-Max locked, it only takes one swipe/kick to open up the liftgate, instead of the 2 it used to require. Concerning placement of keys, I have mine on a carbineer on the hip. Yeah..go for it :rockon: I do the keys on the carbineer, so that I know I won't accidentally press buttons when getting to the key to lock/unlock, also makes it a bit faster to lock/unlock the car. Also this way I have more pocket room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I had this happen once to me...I just purchased a bottle of peach schnapps, tossed it in the back. On that day I thought I would wash the car....so I parked on the driveway. Popped open the liftgate and I heard a CLUNK....so I :headscratch: ...then I realized.... :kookie: ...then I ..... :gaah: .....then I :swear: but then I .... :finger: The driveway had the :airquote: slightest slope, I swear. Back I went and got another bottle....ssssh....learnt my :rtfm:This is awesome, no reason to read the words, I can just see the pictures and get the full story. Anywho, time for a net? Edited July 19, 2013 by zhackwyatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 1 successful power kick liftgate story 100+ pre 3-5-1 kicks ='s 3 opens!6+ post 3-5-1 kicks ='s 3 opens!!! It almost got me the first time but I JUMPED (scared me) out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 (edited) I have not had the liftgate update and have had the common "sometimes 1 but usually it takes 2 kicks" issue. Anyway, I installed a Curt class II hitch receiver that is not "certified" for hands free use like some class I hitches. Well, it still works (YEAH!) but the icing on the cake is it's been working better (more 1 kick successes even when the car has been asleep for long periods of time). I literally kick/touch the rubber hitch cover (pictured with the words "Curt") with the front of my shoe. Go figure? :headscratch: I'll still get the update but I'm not in any big rush now. Edited July 20, 2013 by fotomoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I just got my liftgate update today. I'll report back with the results. I want to check when there has been a long sleep, before I confirm the fix. Okay, maybe I am crazy, but I think that there has been a change in the way that the hybrid/ICE algorithm is working since getting the update. (I only had the liftgate update, not 3.5.1. My C-MAX came with 3.5.1, but was sent from the factory just days before the liftgate fix.) The electric motor will now stay operating, so long as there is enough charge, for acceleration from stop to the speed limit--at least in the case of city driving. Before, I could coax the speed up to about 15 miles per hour, and then ICE would kick in. Now, it almost acts like EV+. I'll know better after going on my typical route on Monday. Just wanted to give you the latest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 I have not had the liftgate update and have had the common "sometimes 1 but usually it takes 2 kicks" issue. Anyway, I installed a Curt class II hitch receiver that is not "certified" for hands free use like some class I hitches. Well, it still works (YEAH!) but the icing on the cake is it's been working better (more 1 kick successes even when the car has been asleep for long periods of time). I literally kick/touch the rubber hitch cover (pictured with the words "Curt") with the front of my shoe. Go figure? :headscratch: I'll still get the update but I'm not in any big rush now.I wonder if it is being picked up by the sensor and preventing it from going to sleep since something is always down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdefny Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 It only cares about motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 It only cares about motion.Before it unlocks the hatch, but that doesn't mean it doesn't see the object waiting for it to move? I'm just trying to explain why he is seeing the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowStorm Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 What's all this "one kick", "two kick" stuff anyhow? Mine opens with zero kicks! :lol: (Hey, easy with the rotten tomatoes - prefer green ones - they fry better!)I know I don't belong in this thread but I do have a bit of a story. When we first got the car my son asked, :drool:, about the kick-to-open lift gate and was :sad: to find it missing (SS didn't want to :spend: ). Fast forward to a week ago when five of us were packing for the beach :shift: :play: . He walks up with arms loaded and proceeds to :stirpot: about how it won't open! Now I'm starting to have second thoughts - but over closing, not opening. Getting tired of jumping in, buckling up and then seeing the message, "Lift gate Open". :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 The "kickgate" can seem gimmicky, but there are times that it is quite practical. My building has a parking garage. That means an elevator ride. I try to make each trip down to the car count as much as I can. If I have stuff to take down, chances are I am using an overloaded cart, and I am likely using both hands to keep things from falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 What's all this "one kick", "two kick" stuff anyhow? Mine opens with zero kicks! :lol: (Hey, easy with the rotten tomatoes - prefer green ones - they fry better!)I know I don't belong in this thread but I do have a bit of a story. When we first got the car my son asked, :drool:, about the kick-to-open lift gate and was :sad: to find it missing (SS didn't want to :spend: ). Fast forward to a week ago when five of us were packing for the beach :shift: :play: . He walks up with arms loaded and proceeds to :stirpot: about how it won't open! Now I'm starting to have second thoughts - but over closing, not opening. Getting tired of jumping in, buckling up and then seeing the message, "Lift gate Open". :doh: Initially when the C-Max was released, the Handsfree Liftgate, in order to operate with the C-Max locked, you had to swipe/kick twice to get the liftgate to open. With the module update, now even when the C-Max is locked, it only takes one swipe/kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotomoto Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Initially when the C-Max was released, the Handsfree Liftgate, in order to operate with the C-Max locked, you had to swipe/kick twice to get the liftgate to open. With the module update, now even when the C-Max is locked, it only takes one swipe/kick. Snowstorm knows all this, he's just being "punny". When Ford first announced it, I instantly recognized the value because I previously owned a powered liftgate on a mini-van. Adding the hands free feature makes it GREAT! Edited July 24, 2013 by fotomoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 For the next month or two, the liftgate will be getting a workout as my mom just had a total knee replacement done, so the walker is gonna be in the very back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Ouch! Hope she does well mnrobitaille. Nice that the C-Max seats are as high as they are for her to get in and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnrobitaille Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Ouch! Hope she does well mnrobitaille. Nice that the C-Max seats are as high as they are for her to get in and out.This was her 2nd knee replacement (left knee), as she had her right knee done 9 months ago (right after we got Neytiri). so we have some experience on what all we can do to make the ride more comfortable for her (in fact that's one reason why we got the C-Max). When we picked her up from the hospital on Thursday, we have commodities for 2 families, one suitcase, 2 belongings bags, one Get Well bag, & a wheeled walker in the C-max plus 3 adults. Having the hands-free lift gate with the cargo cover made things easier to get the walker in & out of the back (we are using the cargo cover as a walker shelf). ScubaDadMiami 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Lots of errands yesterday. One stop was for picking up about 50 pounds of Slowpoke's special vegan dog food, and another big box with a new sound system for my home (replacing one that got fried from a power surge, I suspect). I brought the items out in a hand-cart, kicked the get open, and was able to easily slide the boxes in, thanks to my newly installed Canvasback cargo cover. It is now a week since having the liftgate update performed. 100 percent track record . . . so far. :thumbsup: Edited July 27, 2013 by ScubaDadMiami Jus-A-CMax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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