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Firn replied to the thread 2025 lariat first time use of a fast charger slower than expected..This is rather slow for the Lightning. Generally speaking below 60% SOC or so the Lightning will charge at ~180kw for a few minutes and... -
I just wanted to comment on renting a truck for those occasional trips perhaps with a trailer. I would much rather have MY truck, with...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.We also need to not forget that something like the 2.7l v6 is capable of driving a full size pickup, and capable of driving a full size...
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Firn reacted to flabrent's post in the thread MotorTrend 2022 Lightning Lariat 3-Year Verdict: Plenty to Love, Little to Hate with
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Where I live in Florida, the local power company has a pretty good deal for EV owners. Unlimited off peak, weekends and holidays... -
Firn reacted to RocketGhost's post in the thread MotorTrend 2022 Lightning Lariat 3-Year Verdict: Plenty to Love, Little to Hate with Like.
I wish the author had expanded the cost analysis with examples for different electricity costs around the country. It's great they...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Yes, 70kw is just over 90hp. It was a $16,000 accessory that had to be installed and removed at a Tesla service center.
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Let's not forget that they rank at the bottom of nearly every reliability scale and their actual electric outing was their frigging halo...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Counterpoint, as someone who has taken a few roadtrips (half a dozen or so) the time spent charging IS an impact. Because of the...
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Since your response was positive and constructive, let me amplify mine: I drive long distances mostly for purpose, not vacations. I...
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Firn reacted to Lpotter86's post in the thread Next Gen F-150 Lightning Spied w/8 Lug Wheels & Hub Motors (Larger Battery?) Benchmarking Cybertruck with Like.
Looks like air struts in the front.
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Firn reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT with Like.
Ditto, I bought the Lightning SR as replacement for my Ram 2500 - and around town short haul low speed the Lighting puts that Ram to...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.Depends on the baseline efficiency. I quick threw the issue at gpt to get this plot of range at various efficiencies. This assumes you...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.It won't be "100 pounds", you are talking of a system that has to deliver 70kw continuously. Engine, fuel and emissions systems, fuel...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.@Ford Motor Company, you would sure as heck sell a LOT more SR packs if one could extend the range when needed. Guys here on the forum...
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That makes a billion times more sense. That would open up the market to many more people. Like those that stay around town most of the...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.The point is to rent a generator (not buy a more expensive vehicle). I could use my truck, my setup, (my insurance) to tow my travel...
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Firn replied to the thread RIP RAM BEV.I know I'm a broken record here but I want a (Ford certified) external generator connection. Let me RENT a generator for the few times...
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Firn replied to the thread How do you use your OBD-II, Car Scanner?.As fast as it will poll the sensors. With about 40 pids being monitored that seems to be around once every 2 seconds. I have a LOT of...
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Firn replied to the thread MotorTrend 2022 Lightning Lariat 3-Year Verdict: Plenty to Love, Little to Hate.Overall trip efficiency with some highway driving is a LOT different than per mile efficiency at speed. Range really only matters if...
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Firn reacted to Rice_classic's post in the thread Why isnāt the Lightning getting more of the gas F150 market? with Like.
With Trucks, the EV use case is different due to the towing element - and not just the load from towing, but the wind break (or I guess...
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Firn replied to the thread How do you use your OBD-II, Car Scanner?.I will. Unfortunately my pipeline broke yesterday.... Google sheets has a limit of 10,000,000 cells...i hit that in 4 days Ill figure...
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Firn reacted to sunrise089's post in the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT with Like.
Agree to disagree. I think your issue is totally legitimate but represents maybe 10% of the reason EV truck sales lag ICE trucks. Again...
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Firn replied to the thread Air conditioning wants to be on all the time.I feel like Rube Goldberg has entered the chat. This is the "you are thinking about it too much" part. Are you cold? Turn the temp up...
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Firn replied to the thread UPDATES NOT COMPLETING DUE TO BATTERY LEVEL.Fwiw I would strongly recommend charging the battery disconnected from the truck and using a decent quality 12v battery charger. Then...
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Firn replied to the thread Air conditioning wants to be on all the time.Why do people get so wrapped up in this? The A/C and Heat buttons do not directly turn those systems on or off. They only indicate...
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Firn replied to the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles?.Fwiw my truck displayed a SOH of 97.5% when I purchased it new, something I attributed to having sat on the dealers lot for over a year...
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Firn reacted to electricpig's post in the thread How Much Battery Capacity And Range Has My Ford F-150 Lightning Lost After 3 Years and 38,000 Miles? with Like.
Keep in mind all these reported numbers are what is reported by the BMS, and the BMS has been known to be subject to "sway" and...
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Firn reacted to Smokewagun's post in the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT with Like.
Iām not sure successful is the correct term, but I agree āfailedā may be harsh. As I said, I think the Lightning EV is the best truck...
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Firn reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT with Like.
Sorry, I meant to say 600 mile range at the same price point as the current generation of batteries. I follow solar and stationary...
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Firn reacted to Altivec's post in the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT with Love.
I kind of agree with you and I kind of don't. The market is growing all be it slowly. When I first got my truck, very few seemed to...
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I love to see anything you find interesting over time. It would be interesting to see how SOH fluctuations relate to other parameters...
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Firn replied to the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT.I guess i would consider it successful since it has the greatest marketshare, its the best of what the market can handle. Unfortunately...
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Firn replied to the thread How do you use your OBD-II, Car Scanner?.My dashboard isnt on the device. I'm less interested in seeing individual parameters live, I want to capture the data across many...
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Firn replied to the thread How do you use your OBD-II, Car Scanner?.I use Torque and just finished setting up some scripts to do continious logging. Right now i think I have 40 or so PIDs being logged...
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Firn replied to the thread 3D Printer recommendation / advice?.After buying an ender 3, and then extensively modifying an ender 3, I bought a Bambu X1C and am absolutely in love. Right now I would...
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Firn replied to the thread Recommend a grippy street tire.Front tires on mine chirp daily. That is THE reason I bought it. Different strokes for different folks. I'm frustrated at how much...
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Iām finding that I often get the wheels loose from a stop. Torque is serious and Iām hoping to find a set of tires that will help keep...
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Firn replied to the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT.Not sure that being the most successful EV truck on the market counts as "failed though.
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Firn replied to the thread 2026 F-150 Lightning STX Model Introduced. Replaces the XLT.I love this truck! Ok, not enough to trade my 23 Pro in, but I think this is a spectacular trim. I never liked the XLT, no, I hated...
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Iāll have to test thisā¦ in Mexico or Canada š
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Firn replied to the thread Range? What's the effect on range of various MPH?.Don't fear a charge stop. 240 mile trip means that one bathroom break and a slow walk around the store to buy some snacks will have you...
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Firn replied to the thread Dc fast charger 50 KW.It will, and will do so every time. As your truck charges the voltage of the pack increases. Since the charger is current limited, not...
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Firn replied to the thread Speed governor.You all are going to make me miss my snowmobiling days. Nothing like bombing across a lake at a buck fifteen, in the dark and blowing...
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Firn replied to the thread Check your coolantā¦ now! Super low on ā24 lightning..The fun gets when you start comparing ethically vs morally and why those are not the same thing.
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Firn reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Check your coolantā¦ now! Super low on ā24 lightning. with Haha.
Thanks for my new word of the week ...................
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Firn reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread Range? What's the effect on range of various MPH? with Like.
If you're driving 80mph you're going to severely impact your efficiency. If you read some of the threads, you will see that many people...
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Firn replied to the thread Range? What's the effect on range of various MPH?.@SpaceEVDriver has some good info on this. 320 miles is based on the EPA testing cycle and iirc has an average speed of 54mph. For me...
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From the owners manual link in Ford pass for my truck they show this info and I have the 123kWh rating.
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Firn replied to the thread Footprint of 131Kwh battery vs 98 kw battery.Thanks for the correction!
