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Athrun88
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2nd Choice
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The only viable option for me would be a Rivian for a BEV truck. GM/Chevy is out because no Android Auto. Tesla has always been a no-go...
Yesterday at 8:20 PM
Athrun88
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Embarrassed
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I agree. Picked up a 2024 Lariat and now I wish I ordered a Platinum in hindsight, lol. Love this truck.
Sunday at 6:27 AM
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As a new owner (4 months), and annoyed at Ford for canceling the BEV Lightning, I have only one real regret. I should have bought a...
Sunday at 6:26 AM
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Front Fogs - Does Any Wiring Exist?
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Yeah, that's true, but I haven't driven in blizzard or fog conditions with glare free yet. I usually disabled my auto high beams on my...
Dec 18, 2025
Athrun88
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Front Fogs - Does Any Wiring Exist?
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In traditional set ups, when high beams are engaged, fog lights usually turn off. With glare free, would they not also turn off if they...
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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EREV - A Horsepower Math Problem?
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I would imagine the ICE component would be able to generate sufficient power to charge the HVB as you drive since it's not directly...
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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Lightning vs. EREV Lightning
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Ah, I understand now. The gas engine will only kick in when needed. If the gas engine needs to be on the whole trip to supply electrons...
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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Who would be stupid enough to buy after ford cancelin the lightning
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If I was buying this year instead of last year, I would still buy the Lightning despite it being discontinued by Ford in it's current...
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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Is the last Lightning EV ever made out there?
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They should number it and put a "Final Edition" badge as she rolls off the line.. Make it a one-off King Ranch and sell it for 300k, lol
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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Lightning vs. EREV Lightning
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So then why not cut a few modules out from the platform and use that space for more ICE components, gas tank, etc..?
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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Lightning vs. EREV Lightning
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All EREVs work the same way. There is only one drivetrain, the EV drivetrain, that drives the wheels. The ICE component, completely...
Dec 17, 2025
Athrun88
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Ford app 6.3.0 update iOS & Android
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PPOB just showed up for me. Android, 6.3.0, 2024 Lariat. Shame it's just monitor only. Would be nice to actually control the outlets...
Dec 16, 2025
Athrun88
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Will You be upgrading to the Lightning EREV?
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Hard no for me. The current shift away from BEV is, in my opinion, due to the current American administration and is generally...
Dec 16, 2025
Athrun88
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Back row isn't getting warm air
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I printed those vent extenders and they seem to help. Daughter went from being cold to being too warm. Now just have to figure out more...
Dec 16, 2025
Athrun88
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Likin my Lightning... Electrify classic car?
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There are a few companies that are popping up with conversion kits. One off the top of my head is Legacy EV; they did a video with two...
Dec 14, 2025
Athrun88
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Tesla Supercharging if you own a Tesla too
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Did you add the Lightning as a vehicle under Vehicle Details? The app might need to see that you have a non-Telsa vehicle that's...
Dec 13, 2025
Athrun88
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Michelin X-Ice 275/60/20 - 2 winter seasons.
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Good tire when brand new; I have them on my truck now. Those will be fine for 1 season of dry winter or damp roads; I wouldn't trust...
Dec 13, 2025
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If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning...
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ditto on the no
Dec 11, 2025
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If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning...
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Never would buy a Stellantis product. NEVER.
Dec 11, 2025
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If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning...
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Exactly. Same here. I’d either have ICE or BEV. Hybrids just add more failure points further down the line in ownership. Toyota did an...
Dec 11, 2025
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This is the camp I'm in.
Dec 11, 2025
Athrun88
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If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning...
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1. No, I am all in on BEVs. I firmly believe that it is the future in one form or another, dino juice is on it's admittedly slow way...
Dec 11, 2025
Athrun88
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2026 Ford App Predictions
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I think this topic is already beat but: 1. Ability to manage PPOB, not just view status like a limited number of people are currently...
Dec 10, 2025
Athrun88
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Solar tonneau cover !
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Comes back to my preferred use case for something like this. Have it hooked up to a Anker Solix or Jackery battery/power generator and...
Dec 8, 2025
Athrun88
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Winter plugging in with time-of-use rate plan
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I have my ToU schedule set up in the truck (8pm to 6am, M-F; anytime, Sat/Sun), my Chargepoint Home Flex, while it can also set a...
Dec 5, 2025
Athrun88
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Why is my truck talking to all these IP-addresses?
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Not just EVs; pretty much every new car from 1990 onwards is a computer on wheels to some degree.
Dec 5, 2025
Athrun88
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CHARGING IN THE WINTER
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ABC - Always Be Charging I plug in at home every chance I get. Charge limit is to 90% per the manual (which is actually closer to 82%...
Dec 5, 2025
Athrun88
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SYNC - 25.2.1.6.X - APIM
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Then you'll be waiting for the hotfix for the "sport mode reverting to normal" bug. I'd rather have the previous software at this point.
Dec 5, 2025
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Where to buy spare tire and wheel
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Congrats. This all doesn't matter... until one day when it matters a whole lot ;-) I already used my full 20 inch spare several...
Dec 5, 2025
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Where to buy spare tire and wheel
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Wholeheartedly agree. Never thought I needed TPMS or a spare tire until I hit a nail in the road with my 4yo in the back going 120km/h...
Dec 5, 2025
Athrun88
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Glare Free Headlights - Use Case
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Welcome to the community! Glare free is being able to selectively luminate the road with your high beams without blinding oncoming...
Dec 3, 2025
Athrun88
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What is this?
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Ontario still requires a front plate so I picked up one of these last year...
Nov 25, 2025
Athrun88
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SYNC Update 25.2.4.9 APIM
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Since Ford was able to add the phone button to the top bar, I wish they'd listen to feedback and change the redundant max defrost soft...
Nov 25, 2025
Athrun88
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New BlueCruise Features After Update
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Not for $64.99+tax CAD per month I won't be.. Great to hear there's been improvement; BC 1.2 wasn't bad when I had the trial. If Ford...
Nov 25, 2025
Athrun88
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Price per KW to charge at homeđźŹ
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Just switched to TOU since Hydro One just updated their pricing for the next year or so. Will only be charging overnight so it'll be...
Nov 25, 2025
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It is indeed a new bug that was introduced. There is a thread around somewhere on this topic. I left a voice feedback from the truck’s...
Nov 23, 2025
Athrun88
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ECG2-25.2.8.5 UPDATE
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You're a gentleman and a scholar. I thought I was going nuts from lack of coffee.
Nov 23, 2025
Athrun88
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ECG2-25.2.8.5 UPDATE
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I just got this and the Sync update in the last few days. After this update though, has anyone noticed that their drive mode will not...
Nov 23, 2025
Athrun88
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Infotainment Column Shifter Conversion
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I'd imagine not, since when you're in drive, the shifter is lower in position and should be out of the way of the driver facing IR...
Nov 12, 2025
Athrun88
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Fix bouncy suspension?
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Without going into huge suspension mods, I found that pumping up the tire pressure helped somewhat with the floaty feel. When I first...
Nov 12, 2025
Athrun88
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My home electric bill has basically doubled in the past 4 months! WTF is going on?
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I'm planning something similar for our house next year. Electricity rates have gone up, yet again, and with my household's standard...
Nov 7, 2025
Athrun88
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Ford considers ending F-150 Lightning
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BTW, if Ford is hearing and seeing all this, I did purchase my Lightning as my 'forever' vehicle; however, I could be persuaded to...
Nov 7, 2025
Athrun88
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Ford considers ending F-150 Lightning
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I sing praises when people ask me about my truck. Highlight the advantages and disadvantages compared to the competition and most will...
Nov 6, 2025
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Funny you say this, because I was just thinking to myself that all this tech in vehicles today is preventing ALL of them from being...
Nov 5, 2025
Athrun88
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GM infotainment
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Ha, yeah, I agree. "Forever" I guess wasn't the correct term I wanted to use.. Maybe "super long term" would be more accurate. My ICE...
Nov 5, 2025
Athrun88
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GM infotainment
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This is why Android Auto or Apple CarPlay support was critical when shopping around for my 'forever' vehicle. No way I'm going to rely...
Nov 4, 2025
Athrun88
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Tailgate Load Capacity and Heavy Duty Cables
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Can get something like this perhaps? https://dgmtailgatesupport.com/product/full-size-ex-ford-f-150-5-5-8-beds/ There was another...
Nov 1, 2025
Athrun88
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New recall for moonroof deflector issues
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So far no issues with mine, but this is my first Ford experience since my dad's Explorer back in '98. Not tempting fate so I do the same...
Oct 31, 2025
Athrun88
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What is your truck's nickname?
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I call mine "Spectre". The avalanche paint job and the fact that she's whisper quiet reminds me of a ghost floating around.
Oct 30, 2025
Athrun88
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Carrying a load
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Payload is between 1800lbs to 2000lbs depending on model/configuration for 2025 model year. Good to know 500lbs didn't do much, it would...
Oct 30, 2025
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