I have definitely read of uneven blade exposure on the Futurs, and even the 2000's which are more expensive again. I know they also had some trouble about 12 months ago with the Futur Kit the did with Razor, Stand, Brush & stand, all in matching polished or matte. The brushes were losing losing stupid amounts of hair. Many were replaced free of charge.
The blade changing issue on the Futur is widely known and many have blasted them for making it so hard. I guess you just need to practice doing it a bit. Grab an old blade, grind it blunt on one of your wife's old emery boards, and keep doing it until you have it down pat.