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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Reddit Repost: "Features you're probably not using (or not using correctly)?ā.Limiting to 5 is weird. I don't use any of them. I've tried some, and had to disable or ignore -
FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread I own another six figure truck ā¦ mileage wise anyways (100k miles)!.Good to hear. I am hoping to drive mine to over 100k as well.
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It wasnāt the MPGe, it was the car payment itself. Even if I did refinance somehow, the payment would still be way higher than I am...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread It has been fun....I don't think I understand the change. Is it that you need even better mpg? Or was this a lower monthly payment? If it's the lower...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power.Also be sure to the the fix for most issues, disconnect the 12v battery for 20 minutes or so. I have a calendar invite to do this quarterly.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread 2.5 Hours around town at -35F - Some Statistics.He had it on fan speed 2, so probably not keeping it anywhere close to 73f. I used to do the same thing when I lived in the cold...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Is it just me? ICE really stinks!!.That would be awesome, but also expensive.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Is it just me? ICE really stinks!!.I still regularly drive a 73 F100, so......
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread I love my Lightning. But Ford? Not so much....That will be nice. It would also be nice if Rivian has 240v output as Scout looks to have. This is kind of mandatory for me and I'd like...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Ford F-150 Lightning sales numbers.Kind of interesting they couldnāt keep making it and make money. Itās not like itās a completely new platform, itās using a lot of the...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread I love my Lightning. But Ford? Not so much....This needs a TLDR (or TLDW) version.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread In Production Solid State Battery Tech? Potential for Aftermarket Lightning Pack upgrades?!.Lets hope this is more than the promises of the last 5+ years. I also remember the promises of hydrogen from 10+ years ago. A bike is...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Connecting IPod Classic to Truck?.Iāve only used the wired CarPlay, though my phone is a 15 Pro. Iām using the USB-C port. My work truck only has USB-A(or B, whatever)...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Connecting IPod Classic to Truck?.Nice on still rocking the iPod classic. I believe that one had the disk drive, right? Itās a shame there wasnāt just a headphone jack in...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread BLUECRUISE WENT CRAZY.That would be pretty wild to see alone. I thought all the locations they can provide service are very limited within the city.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread BLUECRUISE WENT CRAZY.Took a trip with the wifeās Tesla and it did the phantom braking about 6-7 times during the trip. I also had it happen with the...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread 2nd Choice.I kind of need 240v out, so that limits me to a Lightning, GM, or Cybertruck. Wife has a Model Y and the phantom braking is really...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk.Well thankfully I live in a flat land, but I suppose I should enable the emergency parking brake moving forward (or when visiting the...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Who would be stupid enough to buy after ford cancelin the lightning.I kind of wonder if announcing the T3 so early on was a bit of a mistake. I also think that only having the 100k versions on day 1 was...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Will You be upgrading to the Lightning EREV?.No, and I've taken multiple trips. I've never had an issue with "waiting to charge". I just charge whenever I need to use the restroom...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Considering switching back to the Model X. Realistic private sale value for my 2024 Lightning Platinum?.She uses it all the time. I rarely drive it, and see the previous posts as it seems they have a lot more experience with it. Itās...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - āļø ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.Unfortunately all parties exhibit signs of a cult (even 3rd party).
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - āļø ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.I'm seeing a lot of people saying they will buy a Rivian. One thing to note (and a big reason why I went with Ford) is they do not have...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - āļø ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.I have a 73 that is 3 on the tree, though at some point in its life it was moved to the floor. 360 FE big block.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Considering switching back to the Model X. Realistic private sale value for my 2024 Lightning Platinum?.Wife has a model X and this is dumb. Now, the rest of the software is much better. Thankfully Ford allows Carplay. If they didn't...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - āļø ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.Pending on the engine options with those years, you may have had some really reliable trucks.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Important Update: Ford EV Roadmap & Future of F-150 Lightning (EREV Next Gen Model) - āļø ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS.I said this in another thread, this is just another reason why I wish Tesla made a normal truckā¦ā¦
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Ford & SK On end joint US battery venture BlueOval SK.Just another reason I wish Tesla made a normal truck......
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Change in battery %.I always keep my key away from the truck, or leave it in as it doesn't seem to wake the exterior lights on approach. Another thing to...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread 2025 Lariat Frunk issues?.Not having the issue, but I think it would be nice to post in this thread.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread If the Ramcharger were available when you bought your lightning....When the RamEV was first announced, I planned on waiting 4-5 years and trading in the Lightning for it. It looked awesome and Dodge...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Stopping charge through app?.I always push the little button next to the charge port. Obviously not ideal like from your app sitting inside your home. I also do this...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread 2026 Ford App Predictions.I think they will cut down on some of the 'white space' that was added with the recent redesign. On a personal note, I don't hate the...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Spray-in + Drop-in Bedliner: power move or overkill? Vote & win gear.š„š„š.Last truck I had I included a spray in bed liner from the factory. I liked it a lot. Lightning didn't come with one so I bought kind of...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Xmas lightning.I thought about mounting a tree in the back at like a 45 degree angle like I'm taking it home, but with lights because....I can....
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Moonroof leaking water.This is certainly not a Lightning issue as it seems all (maybe not 100%, but...) F150's since they went to aluminum have sunroof...
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FloridaMan655321 reacted to Firn's post in the thread Tonneau Cover Range Improvement numbers with
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FloridaMan655321 reacted to Pitbull2o08's post in the thread Tonneau Cover Range Improvement numbers with Like.
"So, the theory is this: a tonneau cover lowers the Cd (coefficient of drag) of a pickup truck. That is almost universally true, for...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Tonneau Cover Range Improvement numbers.My point is that people for decades keep thinking that because there is an empty bed in the back of a pickup truck, that the wind must...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Tonneau Cover Range Improvement numbers.This subject is so tired that I remember reading a study back in the late 90s that tested tailgate up, tailgate down (because that was a...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Tonneau Cover Range Improvement numbers.This is such a strange thing that happens. I've literally never been holding an empty container and saw a bed truck and thought "let me...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread PIT maneuver vs. 2023 Lightning PRO.I say keep driving it ;)
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Daily Charging Limit Percentage - what's yours set to?.I set mine to 85% and usually only charge on the weekends, unless I need to drive during the week. Wife has a longer commute with her...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.Youāre talking about the turnpike areas. Yes, Iām aware of those. I was talking about the Rest Areas that are on interstates that are...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.Wife and I were talking during our last trip how nice it would be if the rest areas had DCFC's. I haven't seen any in FL, but that is...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread My 16th Lightning Road Trip of More Than 1500 Miles.How is there not any bathrooms at the Ionna location? I kind of require this while charging ;)
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread First roadtrip: Supercharger fault or pause and fault.I had an issue the very first time I tried to use a tesla charger, but was able to use the tesla app to initiate the charge. I also had...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread BlueOval Charge Network expands Plug & Charge to IONNA and Ford Charge.I donāt want to install any apps. No way do I want to travel and have to download a bunch of apps. Iāll pay the extra to just use the...
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread BlueOval Charge Network expands Plug & Charge to IONNA and Ford Charge.I meant so many 3rd party companies already in the Blue Oval Network.. I guess I kind of said it weird.
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FloridaMan655321 replied to the thread Installed a $1,300 investment to avoid kicking myself in the head if the grid goes down..I did something similar, being here in Hurricane peninsula, and thankfully I haven't had to use it ;) My house is a bit old and upgraded...