Subj : In-car touchscreens way m
To   : ROB MCCART
From : Mike Powell
Date : Sat Dec 27 2025 10:42 am

> RM>> I'm not even sure if my Escape has touch on the screens. If so I obviousl
>   >> don't use it much. (Some models have it depending on option packages.)

> MP>> That said, I'm not sure it's a whole lot better if you are using
>   >> arrow buttons to work the screens instead of touching the screen.

> MP>Spartan controls = no screen.  Well, it does have a small screen that is
>   >only on when the backup camera is on, or when the radio is on.  Otherwise,
>   >it is just a clock.

> I have 2 smallish screens on mine, one that flips between the backup
> camera and info about the radio station or other things running,
> outside temperature and such. Both screens, the only controls you
> have are to do with Menus, setting speedo and fuel diplay and such.
> There's a small graphic of the car that shows what lights are on
> and cruise control settings if on and such, nothing too exotic.

I also drive a Ford, so that sounds a lot like mine.  ;)  I have a 2016
Fusion.  The 2013 I had before it had the touch screen.  It was a lot more
difficult to work things... pretty much had to wait until the car was
stationary, which was no fun when you were driving along and the car
decided to turn on MAX heat defrost for no reason.  :(

I really liked the 2013 otherwise but ultimately decided to get a slightly
newer one that didn't have the "modern" controls on it.

> Mine are as well, although I have duplicate controls for a lot of
> that (radio volume, phone controls, Menu arrow keys and such) on
> the steering wheel where they are a little easier to get at..

Mine also does but, IMHO, those wear out awful easy.  I can no longer set
the cruise control with the "+" key ('-' still works), and the arrows and
"OK" that work the central display only work if the wheel is in a certain
position.

Mike

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