Ford F-150's vs Microsoft Windows 95

[TarnishedCopper]

I keep reading this forum describing all of the issues Ford has with software updates screwing up other functions, the need for frequent reprogramming, incompability, glitches, etc and it occured to be that it is similar to what I experienced with the Windows 95 operating system. That plus all the recalls for bad parts and "waiting for updates and parts" to fix problems makes me question the roadworthiness and lifespan of my truck.

So far, I had the recall for the wiring and exhaust heat problem, the wiper motor replacement, headlight switch replacement, battery replacement, and I am still waiting for the geniuses to come up with a plan to address the rear axle bolt issue. That in addition to the inavailability of Sirius XR Radio, NAV package, and extendable tow mirrors on a truck with "Max-Tow-Package" has me doubting the dependability of their product.

Is Ford truly building a product that they cannot maintain and that is as glitchy as Windows 95 was?

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[Sojourner]

Everything these days is essentially a "perpetual Beta." Gone are the days where a selected group of people would test prior to release.

The way the market works now means we are the Beta testers. And we don't even get a t-shirt for our troubles.

 

[sbi]

Better than Windows 3.1.1....

 

[ReverendQ]

Everything these days is essentially a "perpetual Beta." Gone are the days where a selected group of people would test prior to release.

The way the market works now means we are the Beta testers. And we don't even get a t-shirt for our troubles.

Yep, welcome to Agile Product Development :|

 

[TarnishedCopper]

Better than Windows 3.1.1....

Not by very much...

 

[JExpedition07]

perpetual beta is right, by the time the beta testing is done it’s outdated and the next thing is in beta testing. Technology never catches up to itself.

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