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flyct replied to the thread Picking up my WHITE PLATINUM Lightning in AM!.Welcome to the White Platinum Lightning Club. Your choice is Perfect. It's a great color for a great truck. Here is my 2024 Platinum. -
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flyct replied to the thread Qmerit install - $338 for "Permitting".Probably it exceeds Code in Kentucky. š„ø One of my coworkers moved to the hills of Kentucky. True story. He wanted to build a house...
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flyct replied to the thread Key Tracker?.Thank for posting the video. My wife and I are still laughing.
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flyct replied to the thread Key Tracker?.These guys sell a Bluetooth tracker advertised to have a 350-foot / 105-meter Bluetooth range for $25...
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flyct replied to the thread Key Tracker?.OEM Key FOBS can be purchased from many online dealers. I always order 2 additional FOBS with new cars for about $100 each. The owner's...
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flyct reacted to hturnerfamily's post in the thread Debate regarding braking, regen, and brake light illumination. with
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flyct replied to the thread What functions go away without paying for BlueCruise?.You thinks cost of Blue Cruise is insane, we have 2 Teslas. To get Full Self Driving on both would cost $16,000 or $200/month. That is...
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flyct replied to the thread Truck accelerated from stop and rear ended car in front..Strange things are known to happen when the 12v battery starts to fail. If your truck is over 2 years old itās something to check...
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flyct replied to the thread Qmerit install - $338 for "Permitting".You are not the only one with a similar FREE quote that exceeds $300...
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flyct replied to the thread Truck accelerated from stop and rear ended car in front..Same here, I rolled into new BMW at a stop light. I rested my foot on the Go Pedal. We were in heavy traffic in the left lane at a...
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flyct replied to the thread 2024 Platinum replaced 2023 Lariat 1st impression.Let me add one more thing. My 23 Lariat was Gray as were most of my previous Super Duty trucks. The Gray looks real good. My 24...
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flyct replied to the thread 2024 Platinum replaced 2023 Lariat 1st impression.Massaging seats and nicer leather is the only reason to go to a Platinum. My 23 Lariat had everything my Platinum has except for seats...
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flyct replied to the thread 2024 Platinum replaced 2023 Lariat 1st impression.No regrets at all. The ride is awesome. The messaging seats on the Lightning are great. The efficiency is the only thing that we...
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flyct replied to the thread Extreme over predicted range!.Tires can affect range pretty significantly. Thatās primarily why a Platinum gets 7% less EPA range compared to a Lariat ER. i went...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford Charge - Is this new?.My local Ford dealership, Sarasota Ford, has 4 DCFC open to the public. According to plugshare they are 56 cents per kWh. Whenever I...
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flyct replied to the thread Why isnāt the Lightning getting more of the gas F150 market?.Iāve also owned Full size, mid size and HD gas and diesel trucks, from Rangers to F-450s. Iāve also had at least one EV in my stable...
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flyct replied to the thread Why isnāt the Lightning getting more of the gas F150 market?.Generally speaking they cost the same out the door after rebates, tax credit's etc. Occasionally, if you are lucky, you can catch a...
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flyct replied to the thread What to buy with FordPass Points?.Part numbers please?
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flyct replied to the thread Why isnāt the Lightning getting more of the gas F150 market?.Funny you should say that. That is the way I felt 10 years ago when I was 69. I bought our first EV, a 2015 Nissan Leaf with an 80...
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flyct replied to the thread Why isnāt the Lightning getting more of the gas F150 market?.Great posting. So on point. Let me add some other things Iāve personally heard 1- my electric bill is already too high I donāt want...
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flyct replied to the thread Anyone have dealership access to the IRS portal? (i.e., do you work at a dealer).Lease option was the best for us when we leased a 2024 Platinum on 2/28/25. In addition to the $3,550 plan discount we received an...
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flyct replied to the thread What to buy with FordPass Points?.I have loads of points due to a dealer good will to correct an error on their part. Iāve bought Fronk mat swing out storage for truck...
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flyct replied to the thread Google maps with Carplay now integrated with driver display for some. Possible "fix" is in post 40..Turn by turn is NOT working for me. No turn by turn on driver center display. Using Apple Maps I get the turn by turn. 2024 Lightning...
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flyct replied to the thread Pics of Lightning Trucks Doing Truck Things. Post Yours! šø.Used our Lightning to evacuate for Hurricane Milton almost a year ago. We evacuated to our remote cabin in the middle of Florida...
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flyct replied to the thread Leaving AC running with truck locked? - SOLVED!.Steve, PaaK has worked less than 50% of the time to unlock the truck. Once Iāve entered the truck the iPhone has worked 99% of the...
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flyct replied to the thread Leaving AC running with truck locked? - SOLVED!.I mediately do that with every Ford vehicle Iāve owned, even before leaving the dealership lot when vehicle is delivered. I add a...
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flyct replied to the thread Leaving AC running with truck locked? - SOLVED!.Quick story. I once had a lady call the police on me one hot day in Florida. My dogs were in my Prius with the AC on. I was standing...
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flyct replied to the thread Leaving AC running with truck locked? - SOLVED!.The dogs know to stay in the back seat whenever we are traveling so no divider is needed. When we travel between our house and cabin we...
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flyct replied to the thread Leaving AC running with truck locked? - SOLVED!.Thanks for the reply. My dogs would escape if left in the car with functioning window switches. Teslaās dog mode works great in dog...
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flyct replied to the thread Leaving AC running with truck locked? - SOLVED!.Doing all this does it disable the window switches on the front doors? The reason I ask is my dogs will step on the switches and open...
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flyct replied to the thread Lease Buy-Outā¦ā¦. Yes or No?.It depends on the residual stated in the Lease contract. It may possible that the truck will be worth more than the residual buyout if...
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flyct replied to the thread 40 amp charging on 8 awg copper..What wire is used to your 14-50 receptacle? Is is RomexĀ® or separate wires run in conduit? That makes a difference on the rating!
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flyct replied to the thread 40 amp charging on 8 awg copper..If you are wiring with 6AWG NM-B, aka RomexĀ®, then you are correct. 6/3 NM-B is only rated up to 40 amps. If you are wiring with THHN...
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flyct replied to the thread 40 amp charging on 8 awg copper..An Industrial Hubble 9450A is only $57 now https://www.amazon.com/Hubbell-HBL9450A-Wiring-Grounding-Receptacle/dp/B0137HMGGS/ I...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford EVSE finally installed.First you need a 100 amp circuit to power an 80 amp charger. Like I tell everyone, It takes me 10 seconds to charge my EV. That is the...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford EVSE finally installed.As an owner of a 2023 Lariat ER you can take advantage of 80 amp chargers. That is assuming that your electrical service has enough...
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flyct replied to the thread Lease Buy-Outā¦ā¦. Yes or No?.@MrLoganRoss As far as negotiating a lower buy out price, rather than stated residual: I once leased an Acura RL. At lease end it was...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford EVSE finally installed.I have the same Vinyl siding on my cabin and The north side looks EXACTLY the same. You picture reminded me that I need to treat mine. :)
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flyct replied to the thread Ford EVSE finally installed.You need to use some 30 second cleaner on that vinyl siding...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford EVSE finally installed.And most recently as this week, Ford is now shipping a 3rd version, 48 AMP Emporia, when truck buyers use the Free charger coupon.
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flyct replied to the thread Ford Won't Give Me the Pro Charger 80A.Adapter roulette: The ONLY adaptor that Ford Supplies is an adaptor that allows you to charge a Ford EV at a Tesla Fast Supercharger...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford Won't Give Me the Pro Charger 80A.The Ford supplied NACS adaptor is only for Tesla Super Chargers, not home chargers. It your wife gets a EV one day with a Tesla NACS...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford Won't Give Me the Pro Charger 80A.I did the same. Sold my free FCSP and bought a Tesla Wall Connector. Recently I replaced the NACS Only Gen 3 Wall connector with a Tesla...
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flyct replied to the thread Ford Won't Give Me the Pro Charger 80A.My 2023 Lariat had ability to charge at 80 amps. Starting model year 2024 Ford changed the onboard charger in the truck which reduced...
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flyct replied to the thread New to EV. Trying to decide between SR and ER to keep 200k+ miles with 100 mile daily commute..Heck even at my age of almost 80 years old I would walk that distance instead of driving. :)
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flyct replied to the thread New to EV. Trying to decide between SR and ER to keep 200k+ miles with 100 mile daily commute..I am in Florida and I had a 2023 Lariat ER and now have a 2024 Platinum. The best used value is the 2023 Lariat ER for Florida owners...
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flyct replied to the thread Help with an X-plan Friend Pin.Can you post the OTD offer with MSRP , trim level and terms Different trims have different incentives.
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flyct replied to the thread NEED HELP WITH DECIDING ON EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR LIGHTNING PRO.I have Life Insurance. That way I insure that I wonāt die. All kidding aside. . My rule is, if you can AFFORD the loss you donāt buy...
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flyct replied to the thread 30,000 Mile service??.Local Florida tire shop, Mavis, offers FREE rotations even with reservations. The FREE rotation cost me a $20 TIP to the kid doing...
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flyct replied to the thread Is the Ford Charge Station Pro worth it?.Congrats! If you don't intend to use the FCSP ability to connect to the Ford Home Integration System, HIS, you are much better off with...
