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Altivec reacted to ElectrifyingMe25's post in the thread GM writes down $6 billion of EV debt with
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The answer to all of EV's issues is the solid state battery with the specs that Donut Labs claims. If these batteries, or ones like... -
Any smart business will go to where the money is. Not only are these huge automakers far more profitable selling horse-drawn buggies...
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Down the road, this is going to come back to haunt us, when the rest of the developed world has built EV infrastructure and transitioned...
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Altivec replied to the thread Ford F-150 Lightning sales numbers.You believe "LONG EXISTING" means infallible?... You believe that accountants, economists, leadership don't make mistakes? or that...
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Altivec reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread Can FORScan turn on Slippery Mode and previous Drive Mode for pre-2025 Trucks? with Like.
Most recommend NOT using 1 pedal in winter conditions, and driving in normal model.
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Altivec replied to the thread Ford F-150 Lightning sales numbers.I have no problem with them adding an EREV and building as many gas ones as they can. But yes..I call it gambling when that 2% market...
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Altivec replied to the thread Ford F-150 Lightning sales numbers.So the solution is to cancel a factory and design that is already made instead of resuming production when you get the aluminum. Then...
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Altivec reacted to Mmccarthy's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
I'm in the 20% camp. Only ever owned fords... '96 Explorer Sport, '03 Sport Trac, '12 F150-FX4, '23 Lightning Lariat. I was an early...
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Altivec reacted to chl's post in the thread Pro Power Onboard now available on FordPass app with Like.
Maybe someone has a forscan mod for the turn PPOB on when truck is off? I remember there was going to be an OTA to enable it...promises...
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Altivec replied to the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands.I guess I am of the few that replaced an ICE F150. Always bought F150's for my construction company. Gave the lightning a chance and...
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Altivec replied to the thread TPMS calibration.I like to under inflate my winter tires a bit... I set them to 37PSI cold. This has been proven to give better traction. The negative...
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Altivec reacted to fhteagle's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
This. Lightning got me to look at Ford for the first time in my life. Killing the BEV Lightning means this will be the last Ford I...
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Altivec reacted to SpaceEVDriver's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
Before the Mustang Mach-E, the last Ford I owned was a 1968 Mercury Cougar, and it was used when I got it. The last Ford my partner...
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Altivec reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
Never owned a Ford before. Mazda, AMC, Toyota, & Dodge (one of each). Agree, bad move killing the Lightning.
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Altivec reacted to Shmoe's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
First/Last time Ford owner here depending on what direction they've gone when the time comes for the next car. Stupid move killing the...
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Altivec reacted to Trucked Up EVs's post in the thread The Insane Journey from a Written-Off Flash to a 'New' Lariat! My own Planes, Trains, And Automobiles Episode! with Like.
Recalls, do not deliver or demo notices, blown tires, blizzards, floods, and washouts. I never expected buying the oldest, cheapest...
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Altivec replied to the thread What driving modes to use if towing someone out of a ditch.The lightning has the torque to pull stuff out in any mode. Traction is going to be the determining factor. Off Road turns on the...
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I feel like a winner for buying my Lightning before they aren't available to buy. Many vehicle models end production, and change...
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I don't need more range. Faster charging would suffice for those rare occasions when I need more range. More range would only be fine...
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Altivec replied to the thread Embarrassed.This is nothing. They only ever made about 2300 total units of my Cadillac ELR before getting cancelled. Nobody has ever pulled up...
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Why would I be embarrassed driving the best vehicle I’ll probably ever own?
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Altivec replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.Exactly This!!! All of it! Thank you for your comment.
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Altivec reacted to Trucked Up EVs's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
Really? What a load of marketing-speak. Your own CEO has been spouting off for over three years how 80% of pickup truck owners never tow...
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Altivec reacted to JustLookingThanks's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
Feel free to ignore my post - I just needed to vent. I've owned at least one F-series pickup every year for the past 27 years, and my...
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Altivec reacted to fhteagle's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
13 year Volt owner, so I can speak from firsthand experience about EREV maintenance. Engines do not like to sit unused. So the Volt...
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Altivec reacted to Chillguy's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL!.. I decided to splurge almost $100K on my Lightning which I absolutely love just to hear this ABSURDITY!... It's as...
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Altivec replied to the thread EREV - A Horsepower Math Problem?.and you don't think that is going to be major wear and tear on a smaller battery. I know my ELR Erev took a beating and the battery is...
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The proposed EREV ICE engine is not connected to the powertrain. It is solely a generator to charge the battery. It is not a typical...
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Altivec replied to the thread EREVs Are Not The Answer, EREVs are a Niche Market..Oh... I am sure people will be fooled into buying EREV's. The marketing is too compelling. Even I was fooled into buying one. But...
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Altivec reacted to potato's post in the thread EREVs Are Not The Answer, EREVs are a Niche Market. with Like.
With the EREV setup it will certainly be better than existing plugin hybrids, but I agree it's trying to sell people what they think...
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Altivec reacted to ElectrifyingMe25's post in the thread EREVs Are Not The Answer, EREVs are a Niche Market. with Like.
EREVs will definitely sell to a niche market. I'm sure some of the Ford fans who wanted the performance of a Lightning and the range of...
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Altivec reacted to The Weatherman's post in the thread EREVs Are Not The Answer, EREVs are a Niche Market. with Like.
Someone at Ford who's making all these stupid decisions needs to be fired. Bye Jim. đź‘‹
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Altivec reacted to LakeWorthLuke's post in the thread Who would be stupid enough to buy after ford cancelin the lightning with Like.
Yup! Found this quote which is perfect: Top comment by Michael J Brown Liked by 43 people Ford didn’t “follow the customer” here so...
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Altivec replied to the thread Who would be stupid enough to buy after ford cancelin the lightning.We have bought countless Fords for generations. We are as Ford as it gets but that iconic brand has turned on us. At Ford, when the...
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Altivec replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.After many generations of our family construction business buying exclusively Ford trucks, this is the end of the road. Our lightning...
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Altivec reacted to Shmoe's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
I didn't buy the Lightning to have my next truck be a step backwards.. this is silly and reactive. Shame on the United States for this crap.
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Altivec reacted to sean7512's post in the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - ⛔️ ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS with Like.
Legacy automakers are a joke...Not a surprise as Ford and the stealerships want that maintenance money, which EREV will give them. This...
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Altivec replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....I have a Cadillac ELR which essentially uses the volt system. Do you still have your Volt or did you get rid of it after 7 years. I...
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Altivec replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....I am one of those. Dealing with all these problems and costs when you hardly use the engine is just plain dumb but the worse part is...
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Altivec replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....Lightning for me. Rarely ever go past half a charge Not a big deal for me to have a stop or two for the few times a year when I need...
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Altivec reacted to carys98's post in the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning... with Like.
Me too. A lot of people think they need an EREV but only a few really do. They’ll still sell a lot of them since people frequently buy...
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Altivec reacted to Timeless Epoch's post in the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning... with Like.
Some see it as the best of both worlds. Others as the worst of both. I am in the latter camp.
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I just wanted to chime in, my truck starting doing this recently after these updates. APIM-25.2.4.9 TCU-25.2.8.5 Now, I still get the...
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I really wish you could just keep it in sport all the time. So freaking annoying.
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@Ford Motor Company - do we know if the matrix headlight functions will ever be toggled via SYNC infotainment or will it only be a...
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Altivec replied to the thread Recall Is Halting sales of used Lightnings in Canada..Perhaps you've never heard of tact. It's a YouTube channel, not your personal school system. You must be real fun at parties. Get to...
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Altivec reacted to Trucked Up EVs's post in the thread Recall Is Halting sales of used Lightnings in Canada. with Like.
Thank you! At 97% like rate one of the highest engagement rates out of a channel of this size, thanks to an amazing community, with...
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Altivec reacted to hb.sagen's post in the thread Recall Is Halting sales of used Lightnings in Canada. with Like.
I don't mind the format. Keep making them videos!
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Altivec reacted to Trucked Up EVs's post in the thread Recall Is Halting sales of used Lightnings in Canada. with Like.
ADHD. Try Tiktok. Should be right up your alley.
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$35 looks like. Can't tell if that's one or a pair as it says fits left and right.