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Just two more weeks.
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Al_V reacted to MountainAlive's post in the thread Will Ford Continue to Offer Parts, Service, and OTA Updates For Its Cancelled F-150 Lightning? with
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I lived through this with my old Saab. Not only did they stop making that model, the entire company went out of business. All dealers... -
Al_V replied to the thread Is the Ford NACS to CCS-1 adapter UL 2552 rated?.@Ford Motor Company Easier for you to ask the supplier than for me. 😎
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Al_V replied to the thread Is the Ford NACS to CCS-1 adapter UL 2552 rated?.Ok, @Ford Motor Company will the “non-Lectron” adapter ever get the UL 2552 approval?
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Al_V reacted to MountainAlive's post in the thread Ford Employees Left Heartbroken Over Recent EV Cancellations with Like.
I just hope Ford is wise enough to plan and design the next Lightning so that it can be either fully electric OR with an onboard engine...
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I am sure with Lightning out of business some people would jump on discounted CT but it would be like getting drunk, getting a tattoo of...
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It's the turning force just a subtle force at that, touching or squeezing the wheel does nothing.
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Al_V replied to the thread Should I update? Fear of losing features.My truck is up to date and the weight still works to avoid the nag. That said, just don't be stupid, as all liability is on you.
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Farley is squarely in the well to do multimillionaire and even billionaire club, you think he’s in touch or cares about any of us or the...
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Al_V reacted to RocketGhost's post in the thread 023 Lightning (Build 08/23) – No Heat / No Defrost Heat – Dealer says “failed heater assembly” (any insight?) with Like.
My point is that not every auxiliary component is covered under a powertrain or battery warranty. It's not an integral part of the...
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I believe the trailer assist is for backing a trailer not hooking up. So only that needs the stickers. I've been backing trailers for...
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Al_V reacted to ryun's post in the thread Lightning Cancellation is political? [LOCKED: NO POLITICS] with Like.
I think the straw that broke the camel's back was the fire at Ford's aluminum supplier. Pretty easy business decision to cancel a lower...
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I remember having cruise control on wile driving home from Iowa to Illinois in the 90's and seeing a car down the road, looking away to...
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I think you’re being way over dramatic here. BC really makes sure you’re looking at the road and paying attention. I’m not trusting...
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Al_V replied to the thread Tailgate closing issues.I set my tailgate to "Manual," it's easier for me to open and close it manually than use the power setting.
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The only people who would use it are in 24-25s apparently so they removed it after 23s. Ford apparently likes to remove things before...
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Al_V replied to the thread Charge port door opening in Car Wash - Looking for j-1772 cap.Thanks @hb.sagen! looks like that will stop pressure from opening the door, and then you can pull it out when finished. Simple...
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Al_V reacted to hb.sagen's post in the thread Charge port door opening in Car Wash - Looking for j-1772 cap with Like.
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Al_V reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Charge port door opening in Car Wash - Looking for j-1772 cap with Like.
I'm impatiently waiting for spring thaw, then my Lightning will get its next wash.
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Al_V replied to the thread Climate control frustration.You can also keep tapping to increase the fan, but I agree with the OP, that it's a bit of a hassle to make simple adjustments.
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Al_V replied to the thread Charge port door opening in Car Wash - Looking for j-1772 cap.Can you be a little more detailed on this solution? Photos would be great. I have never taken my truck to a carwash because I'm afraid...
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The Ford Pass app is much better than the onboard navigation for finding chargers. Not sure when they added the feature but you can now...
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Al_V reacted to jwrezz's post in the thread What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner? with Like.
Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant how do you clean the drain lines for the sunroof. I know I had to help my sister with an...
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Badumptiss, Womp womp, some good tunes from them. I also like some Zepplin, Blue Oyster Cult, am I dating my self lol. 70's-90's...
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Al_V reacted to Adventureboy's post in the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead? with Like.
Would this work if the Funk is fully latched? In your case, it seems it was only partially latched, leaving a bit of room for the wrench.
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BlueCruise is disabled when towing...
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Al_V reacted to chl's post in the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead? with Like.
Another thing to watch out for, the spinning key in the lock! Maybe they should have put a key lock on the hood and allow it to be...
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Al_V replied to the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead?.Well done, now we all have a step by step procedure.
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Al_V replied to the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead?.OK, but how do you open the frunk with dead battery and doors locked?
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Al_V replied to the thread (Wrong Key#72) How can I get into the truck if the physical lock is broken and the 12V battery is dead?.Sounds like no one has the answer to the OP's question of how to unlock if the battery is dead and key lock is broke or no key available.
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Al_V reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Lightning keeps going into deep sleep, 12v appears fine with Like.
Do you have the welcome lighting feature active? If you are in the house and moving around with PAAK enabled phone, do you see the...
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Al_V replied to the thread Blue Cruise was struggling.Blue cruise does not follow your navigation route, it only keeps you between the lines. It's not "self driving," you still have to...
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While I was just a teen, my uncle was a navy machinist / diesel mechanic / made stuff work after his retirement from the Navy he worked...
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.You'd think those experts could change a tire on a pickup without putting body parts underneath the vehicle.
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.I agree with you 100% Rick, the word "sturdy" was sarcasm, but evidently, some folks think it is preferred over "hydraulics"
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If you used the OEM jack to lift the Lightning, you would never use the term "sturdy". I owned an F-150 for 10 years, and the jack was...
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.OK, when I change a flat tire, I don't put any body parts under the truck, do you? And that oem jack is SO sturdy, perhaps you will...
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.It makes sense to use the ford pass points, but why not a bottle jack from ford...
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https://qczqhc-fr.myshopify.com/products/eambrite-12v-dc-heavy-duty-15-ton I have this & a 120VAC to 12VDC power supply (ALITOVE AC to...
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Thanks Martin! I have all these ford pass points I got when I bought the truck, might as well use them. Unless anyone else has any...
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.OK, thanks for the more detailed info, that 's a MUCH better option than the OEM jack. I got the "$380" off road jack on sale for around...
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.OK, Here's one that's $100 LESS than the OEM: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-slate-gray-70486.html
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Al_V replied to the thread 2025 Lightning + OEM Jack kit?.NO way would I spend $250 for that OEM jack that is barely adequate! Get a 3 ton floor jack from harbor freight, preferably this one...