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Could it be this easy or is there a lot more besides the outlets and wiring?
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to correct 'incorrect' assumption about FORD's advertisement of their Optional 9.6kwProPowerOnboard: - First, every Lightning comes...
Sunday at 4:33 AM
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Looking for Illinois and Pennsylvania Lightning Owners
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I have a Lightning in Pennsylvania and an 80-amp Tesla Gen2 Wall Connector. I'm guessing that doesn't count. :)
Friday at 4:13 AM
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After 2 years it finally happened. Bricked/Ran out of juice in rush hour traffic with wife & dogs onboard
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I often charge to 100%, about once per week, & I have made this trip many times and pushed the limits under 10% SOC but this time I was...
Friday at 4:11 AM
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RLXXI's post
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After 2 years it finally happened. Bricked/Ran out of juice in rush hour traffic with wife & dogs onboard
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Almost sounds like the battery hasn't been charged to 100% to balance the pack in a while.
Friday at 4:11 AM
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New owner- trying to figure out best charger
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I recommend using the EVSE that you already possess. See how it works for you. If you have any issues or annoyances with it, then...
Apr 24, 2026
garsh
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🎉Winter F-150 Giveaway by TripleAliners! Winner Announcement
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I picked up two loads of mulch in the truck, and I left the liner in. Afterwards, I had no problems cleaning the liner! I had to use...
Apr 24, 2026
garsh
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Hanging up my 4 decades old commute spurs.
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Congratulations! My last day will be May 1, so I'll be joining you shortly! I'll be celebrating by going on a long road trip to hit...
Apr 24, 2026
garsh
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Consumer reports: Lightning range is 50mi lower than EPA
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The EPA needs to rethink their test procedures. It doesn't make sense for EVs. The EPA test cycle works great for ICE cars, because...
Apr 16, 2026
garsh
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RLXXI's post
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NEMA 14-50 receiver hitch cover - 3D print
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Now all ya need are some giant wire nuts lol. Clipped pic off the net, no idea who's truck it is.
Apr 11, 2026
garsh
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Ford Lightning Meyer Wingman Snow Plow Review (Yes, a real commercial-grade front plow)
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(Plowing without the lights attached yet) I have now plowed with the Meyer Wingman snow plow a few times on several miles...
Apr 4, 2026
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Can I use NACS adapter on my FCSP to charge Cadillac Optiq?
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The adapter you have is for DC charging. You need an AC adapter.
Mar 30, 2026
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Rlevans's post
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1 Pedal Drive Fault press brake pedal to reduce speed - Error message
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This seems very similar to issue I had. Ended up being a broken wire in harness to the IPMA if I remember correctly. Took them awhile to...
Mar 22, 2026
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Raptor gets airlifted for impersonating Zaptor at a charger (ICEing)
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Should post this photo over on the Raptor forums, ask if any one owns it. It'd be interesting to watch the ensuing discussion. :bandit:
Mar 21, 2026
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norpan's post
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F150 Lightning FORScan thread - Version 2
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Have you looked up IPMA, 706-04-01 in the spreadsheet? Just change that to xxx1-00xx-xxxx for Europe. And countrycode for iPC...
Mar 20, 2026
garsh
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Raptor gets airlifted for impersonating Zaptor at a charger (ICEing)
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I guess that was in Germany?
Mar 19, 2026
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Raptor gets airlifted for impersonating Zaptor at a charger (ICEing)
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Big oops, lol shitty parking as well, might as well have just parked up on the sidewalk. Nice to see; impressive rigging by the tow...
Mar 19, 2026
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Locking truck kills DC fast charge session?
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I just did a long road trip (after receiving the charge port update) and definitely locked the truck multiple times after starting a...
Mar 18, 2026
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How to insult a Lightning
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My parent’s house lost power last night for about 5 hours. I ran a cable from one of the 120 volt outlets, in the bed, into the house...
Mar 17, 2026
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EV Map Filters on Android Auto new?
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Are the EV Map Filters on Google maps Android Auto new? I didn't notice them until this morning. I like the changes so far. Here's a...
Mar 12, 2026
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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So, I thought I'd make a little experiment.... tldr; @9kWh charging rate you're using 62.7kWh (or 64 if you account for the heater) to...
Mar 8, 2026
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[FORD SURVEY] Ford (and Brian) want your feedback - NOW CLOSED
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EDIT: Survey is now closed Hi F-150 Lightning owners, It’s been a few months since we last did this (back in October), and to put it...
Mar 5, 2026
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Tesla Magic dock adaptor slower?
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Yes the procedure changed to get it out as mentioned above. But you have to check supercharger.info to see which locations are actually...
Feb 26, 2026
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Tesla Magic dock adaptor slower?
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Tesla changed the logic/procedure on the V3/V4 Magic docs. You've got to push the button on the NACS plug, wait for the click, and then...
Feb 26, 2026
garsh
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F150 Lightning FORScan thread - Version 2
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Be VERY careful about how you ask questions of an AI. They always try to answer, and if they can't find any relevant information, they...
Feb 26, 2026
garsh
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F150 Lightning FORScan thread - Version 2
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Sorry, I meant to reply sooner and kind of forgot. I'm not on one side or the other personally, I use AI daily both personally and...
Feb 25, 2026
garsh
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It Fits!
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Similar situation here. I have about 3" of clearance between the roof and the garage door opener arm. And that was after I sawed off...
Feb 22, 2026
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It Fits!
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I asked for suggestions a while back about measuring a Lightning to see if it will fit in my garage with shorter than normal doors...
Feb 22, 2026
garsh
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F150 Lightning FORScan thread - Version 2
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AI only knows what it's been told / learned and if the information isn't out there (in numbers) it just makes s-t up. It's like that one...
Feb 21, 2026
garsh
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🎉Winter F-150 Giveaway by TripleAliners! Winner Announcement
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The weather warmed up, so I finally got around to installing the TripleAliners bed mat. The fitment is good, even with my MOLLE rack...
Feb 21, 2026
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Can't Connect to a Tesla Wall Charger
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Ahh, good to know. It will be so nice once we have all moved to NACS…….
Feb 21, 2026
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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The fixed losses are indeed huge. Try doing a 5-hour update, You need a 100Amp battery charger min, No joke, this blew my mind, The...
Feb 20, 2026
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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But thats the whole point - you're making that conclusion based on the presumption that higher current equals higher energy loss (i.e...
Feb 20, 2026
garsh
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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You keep assuming that the majority of the losses are ohmic (I²•R). They are not. The fixed losses by the on-board charger are much...
Feb 20, 2026
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mr.Magoo's post
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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Well, if you don't charge at all you completely eliminate charging losses ! :crazy::idea:
Feb 20, 2026
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Can't Connect to a Tesla Wall Charger
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With J1772 vehicles (like the Lightning), negotiation isn't a thing. The wall connector sends a very simple square wave signal that...
Feb 20, 2026
garsh
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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Unless you have an extremely long cable run, the fixed losses of the vehicle's on-board charger are going to dwarf the ohmic losses in...
Feb 20, 2026
garsh
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Can't get full 80Amps out of Tesla Gen 2... How to monitor the J1772 negotiation??
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Then again, as an electrical engineer you would also know that it's not quite that simple. Sure, very simplified you can say that...
Feb 20, 2026
garsh
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Can't Connect to a Tesla Wall Charger
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And that means someone could touch those unused, uncovered DC pins while charging and get a nasty 240v shock.
Feb 19, 2026
garsh
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Can't Connect to a Tesla Wall Charger
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Warning, this is going to be a long answer. It is intended to educate you - NOT put you down for not knowing. We all had to start in...
Feb 19, 2026
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Can't Connect to a Tesla Wall Charger
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There is a setting for your wall connector that is only accessible in the Tesla One installer app where you can change your wall...
Feb 19, 2026
garsh
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Can't Connect to a Tesla Wall Charger
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Try connecting the adapter to the Wall Connector first, then plugging it into the truck. Otherwise, it would be good to make sure the...
Feb 19, 2026
garsh
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Ford really is all-in on the $30K BEV
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Yep. Dealers can't make any service money off them like they do with ic vehicles. It's a fact, dealer service departments carry the...
Feb 19, 2026
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Ford really is all-in on the $30K BEV
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Did you watch the interview? He has worked at Ford for 4 years, but before that he was at Tesla for 12 years. I know this topic...
Feb 19, 2026
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Charge soon at 82%
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You probably just got the 25.8.5 update, it will fix itself.
Feb 18, 2026
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Ford really is all-in on the $30K BEV
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And yet they've (and other companies too) been selling $70k and $90k trucks with gas and diesel engines as fast as they can get them to...
Feb 18, 2026
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Charge soon at 82%
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Yes it's a bug with the app as it shows you have zero miles. Out of curiosity did you open the app and then see this or get a message...
Feb 18, 2026
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Charge soon at 82%
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Has anyone ever seen this in the app before? Telling me low charge soon at 82%.
Feb 18, 2026
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Cybertruck for a couple of days... Again
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Check your insurance. I pay 1/3 of what a Cybertruck would have cost me, $604 a year for my 2024 Lightning vs $1958 for the Cybertrruck.
Feb 18, 2026
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Cybertruck for a couple of days... Again
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I had one for a weekend, while our Model Y was in the shop getting a leak fixed in the lift gate. I loved it, being able to whip into a...
Feb 18, 2026
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Cybertruck for a couple of days... Again
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Cybertruck Motor Noise. You hear this ALL the time... Yeah sure at first it's okay cool.... but after 30 minutes it's too much for me.
Feb 18, 2026
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