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jdmackes replied to the thread DIY: Installing ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and LKA (Lane Keep Alert) to 2022 F-150 Lightning XLT.I'm not sure on the cruise switch, as I swiched out the entire steering wheel so I could have a heated one, but the fog lamp assembly...
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jdmackes reacted to Thunderandā¦'s post in the thread Welcome lighting/ Illuminated Entry not working and no option in settings to enable. with
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jdmackes replied to the thread Welcome lighting/ Illuminated Entry not working and no option in settings to enable..I added this to my pro as well, after I added the passive entry door handles. I'm assuming that the flash has those, right?
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jdmackes reacted to watts/up's post in the thread Welcome lighting/ Illuminated Entry not working and no option in settings to enable. with Like.
Got it. My guess is that you can enable it with FORScan. I have a Pro with zone lighting and I was able to add it. The FORScan settings...
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jdmackes reacted to watts/up's post in the thread Welcome lighting/ Illuminated Entry not working and no option in settings to enable. with Like.
How is this different than "Approach Lighting"? I got that when I added passive entry to my truck. I don't believe I have a toggle for...
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jdmackes reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Not charging correctly after battery module and charge port replacement with Like.
Continue driving for ~20 more days, possibly the replacement module isn't in perfect sync/match with the rest of the pack, it should...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Great News..... Sodium Ion Batteries Are Coming.I didn't watch this video, but I did watch a different one about sodium ion. Evident CATL is already making them, and they're making...
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jdmackes reacted to NW Ontario Ford Lightning's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Like.
Well, from my point of view, Ford has confirmed continued work in the EV space, and that is a good thing. The whole 3-4 autos that all...
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jdmackes reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Can you activate PPO without having to keep the truck "running" the whole time? with Like.
So much confusion here. PPO works for all years with no minimum load required if the truck is turned on. Starting with 2024, there is...
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jdmackes reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread Can you activate PPO without having to keep the truck "running" the whole time? with Like.
Pre-2024s do not yet have the ability to run PPO without the vehicle running.
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jdmackes reacted to Jesse-Infotainment's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Like.
Im happy Ford didnt decided to abandon EVs. I really figured they were.
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jdmackes replied to the thread Its been quiet....Consider yourself lucky, I haven't gotten any updates since December or October of last year. Only two or three updates in the 2 and a...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning).See, this type of a solution would work well for me. I have an I-beam in my garage and I could just get a pully to roll along that and...
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jdmackes reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
"" I have toyed with the idea of making a frame for the truck bed to hold 3, 15kWh 48v server rack packs, about 650 lbs. "" 45kWhr for...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck.It sounds to me like Ford is moving towards what GM did with their Ultium battery; making a modular battery system that will fit...
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jdmackes reacted to Gimme_my_MME's post in the thread Ford Universal EV Platform Announced: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck with Haha.
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jdmackes replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning).What excites me the most about this is the potential to add an additional battery pack in the bed for when it's needed, especially if...
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jdmackes reacted to Yellow Buddy's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
*I need to watch your videos more. Some initial thoughts.. For normal driving, I'm ok with 4-4.5 hours of range my Lightning ER gives...
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jdmackes reacted to ctuan13's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
Thank you so much for this post! And also thank you yo being committed to giving us the info to implement this safely ourselves.š...
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^^^ This is what I would do. I have an Emporia 48 amp L2 charger that is tied in with my solar monitoring system. I can charge the...
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Ford knows exactly how many people used the 80a charging. It was obviously not enough to justify the second charger in cost and weight...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning).This seems pretty amazing to me and opens up lots of possibilities, I'm excited to see where this leads!
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jdmackes reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread Charging While Driving Works w/ Gas Generator in Bed (Range Extending for F-150 Lightning) with Like.
Redacted post by Martin from FB: ***Martin Rebuilds Tow Rig Update / Charge While Driving News*** TLDR - In short: -Charge while...
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jdmackes reacted to MaintGrl's post in the thread Is this T3? August 11th "Model T moment" for Ford says Jim Farley with Like.
Stop . . . Ur killin me š¤ š³ :crackup::crackup::crackup::crackup::crackup:
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jdmackes reacted to Traconesu's post in the thread Is this T3? August 11th "Model T moment" for Ford says Jim Farley with Haha.
I agree 'President Trump' is definitely what we should be calling the absolute best president I've had in my 75 years.
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jdmackes replied to the thread Range and Battery % loss.If you really want to make sure that your battery isn't degrading, you can always get a OBD2 scanner and check it. There are cheap...
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jdmackes replied to the thread EV truck towing experiments video - aerodynamics matters.That's why I got a Trailmanor travel trailer. Since it's a popup it helps with the aerodynamics and I'm able to get 1.7-1.8 m/kw
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jdmackes replied to the thread Upgrade just for the bigger battery?.I agree with Scoobybri, I have a trailmanor trailer and a SR Pro and don't really have any issues towing. I charge to full before I...
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Keep in mind that the OP is towing a pop-up camper, not a 30ft 2 axel toy hauler. In my XLT ER, I get 1.7 m/kw on average pulling a hard...
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I have had the opposite experience. I've never had a charger stop at 90% if I set the charge level above 90% in the car's charging...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Bought Me The Perfect RV For The Lightning.I've enjoyed mine so far. It has advantages going for it, as I can store it in my garage (just barely, it drops down to 18 ft long...
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These are some great pointers. Iām so glad Iām a member of this forum. Thank you and Iāll use the ARB app as well. thank you, my 18ā...
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jdmackes replied to the thread SYNC - 25.2.1.6.X - APIM.I'm envious of everyone getting updates. Last one I got was back in December for radio presets or something. I keep getting the icon...
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jdmackes replied to the thread How to Charge when Towing.I've usually had good luck not having to unhook my trailer, but the last trip we had necessitated it. It honestly wasn't as much of a...
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All the above from Yellow, also use an App that shows how busy your next stop is - ie Tesla - if it shows 10/12 in use vs a 2/8 go to...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Bought Me The Perfect RV For The Lightning.I bought a trailmanor for the same reasons! I averaged 1.7 to 1.8 going from Maryland to Pennsylvania and was very happy with the...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Mysterious Nav message.I get these sometimes too. No idea why, just a random bug the nav system has I guess
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jdmackes reacted to copbait's post in the thread Comma AI self driver assistant On Sale- is it worth it? with Like.
I'm glad to read this has been done, I've got my comma being shipped already, I did the ACC retrofit a few years back. I finally became...
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Update: selling dealership is basically saying they did nothing wrong, and there was no way they could have identified any issues...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Bluecruise 1.5 - automated lane changes - MotorTrend test drive.K, just wanted to make sure. My 12v battery is almost always above 90% anyway, I just never get an updates (at least not any real ones...
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jdmackes reacted to 3rdgenfan's post in the thread Comma AI self driver assistant On Sale- is it worth it? with Like.
Yeah that's all you'd need to have done. If ACC works, then you can use a comma; just look up the bluepilot install in this thread...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Comma AI self driver assistant On Sale- is it worth it?.I've retrofitted my Pro for the adaptive cruise control, would the comma work for me? I can't remember if there is a difference between...
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jdmackes replied to the thread Comma AI self driver assistant On Sale- is it worth it?.If that is the case you'll just need to run 4 wires from under the glove box to near the front bumper (if I remember correctly, mine had...
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jdmackes reacted to 3rdgenfan's post in the thread Comma AI self driver assistant On Sale- is it worth it? with Like.
A few of us on here retrofitted it into the PRO and base XLTs for the ACC/Lane Centering function.
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jdmackes replied to the thread Bluecruise 1.5 - automated lane changes - MotorTrend test drive.So leave it on but in park? Long drives wouldn't do it? I never seem to get updates, last one I got was in August or October of last year.
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You might have luck getting a loaner with the Ford BEV team. They are available 24/7 except certain holidays. Since tomorrow is a...
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jdmackes reacted to Raphlen's post in the thread Ford Dealerships refusing service to Ford lightnings. with Wow.
The 2023 Lightning I bought a year ago has been a great vehicle for 20,000 miles. No complaints until now. I didn't purchase it locally...
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Donāt do that, you have not agreed to have the car totaled. You have the right to have your own adjuster involved. Which...
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jdmackes reacted to Charge_Rob's post in the thread 7,600 Miles, 7 National Parks, 1 Spruce Goose with my F-150 Lightning with Like.
National Parks + EVs have always seemed like a perfect pairing to me. Earlier this year, I did a road trip from Michigan down to Big...
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Hi - I have a 2023 Lariat ER with the 9.6Kw ProPower and I just had it on Thursday night for a power outage about 9:45 PM and it...
