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Athrun88 replied to the thread 2nd Choice.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Embarrassed.I agree. Picked up a 2024 Lariat and now I wish I ordered a Platinum in hindsight, lol. Love this truck.
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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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Front Fogs - Does Any Wiring Exist?.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Front Fogs - Does Any Wiring Exist?.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread EREV - A Horsepower Math Problem?.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Lightning vs. EREV Lightning.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Who would be stupid enough to buy after ford cancelin the lightning.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Is the last Lightning EV ever made out there?.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
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Lightning vs. EREV Lightning.So then why not cut a few modules out from the platform and use that space for more ICE components, gas tank, etc..?
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Lightning vs. EREV Lightning.All EREVs work the same way. There is only one drivetrain, the EV drivetrain, that drives the wheels. The ICE component, completely...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Ford app 6.3.0 update iOS & Android.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Will You be upgrading to the Lightning EREV?.Hard no for me. The current shift away from BEV is, in my opinion, due to the current American administration and is generally...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Back row isn't getting warm air.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Likin my Lightning... Electrify classic car?.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Tesla Supercharging if you own a Tesla too.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Michelin X-Ice 275/60/20 - 2 winter seasons..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...
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Athrun88 reacted to davehu's post in the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning... with
Haha.
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Athrun88 reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning... with Like.
Never would buy a Stellantis product. NEVER.
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Athrun88 reacted to Ted23Lightning's post in the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning... with Like.
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...
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Athrun88 reacted to flabrent's post in the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning... with Like.
This is the camp I'm in.
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Athrun88 replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread 2026 Ford App Predictions.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Solar tonneau cover !.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Winter plugging in with time-of-use rate plan.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Why is my truck talking to all these IP-addresses?.Not just EVs; pretty much every new car from 1990 onwards is a computer on wheels to some degree.
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Athrun88 replied to the thread CHARGING IN THE WINTER.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%...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread SYNC - 25.2.1.6.X - APIM.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.
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Athrun88 reacted to 21st Century Truck's post in the thread Where to buy spare tire and wheel with Like.
Congrats. This all doesn't matter... until one day when it matters a whole lot ;-) I already used my full 20 inch spare several...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Where to buy spare tire and wheel.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Glare Free Headlights - Use Case.Welcome to the community! Glare free is being able to selectively luminate the road with your high beams without blinding oncoming...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread What is this?.Ontario still requires a front plate so I picked up one of these last year...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread SYNC Update 25.2.4.9 APIM.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread New BlueCruise Features After Update.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Price per KW to charge at home🏠.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...
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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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread ECG2-25.2.8.5 UPDATE.You're a gentleman and a scholar. I thought I was going nuts from lack of coffee.
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Athrun88 replied to the thread ECG2-25.2.8.5 UPDATE.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Infotainment Column Shifter Conversion.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Fix bouncy suspension?.Without going into huge suspension mods, I found that pumping up the tire pressure helped somewhat with the floaty feel. When I first...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread My home electric bill has basically doubled in the past 4 months! WTF is going on?.I'm planning something similar for our house next year. Electricity rates have gone up, yet again, and with my household's standard...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Ford considers ending F-150 Lightning.BTW, if Ford is hearing and seeing all this, I did purchase my Lightning as my 'forever' vehicle; however, I could be persuaded to...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Ford considers ending F-150 Lightning.I sing praises when people ask me about my truck. Highlight the advantages and disadvantages compared to the competition and most will...
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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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread GM infotainment.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread GM infotainment.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Tailgate Load Capacity and Heavy Duty Cables.Can get something like this perhaps? https://dgmtailgatesupport.com/product/full-size-ex-ford-f-150-5-5-8-beds/ There was another...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread New recall for moonroof deflector issues.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...
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Athrun88 replied to the thread What is your truck's nickname?.I call mine "Spectre". The avalanche paint job and the fact that she's whisper quiet reminds me of a ghost floating around.
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Athrun88 replied to the thread Carrying a load.Payload is between 1800lbs to 2000lbs depending on model/configuration for 2025 model year. Good to know 500lbs didn't do much, it would...