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jefrank reacted to Grumpy2's post in the thread Recall king = Repair cost after warranty? with
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Wow, such a depressing video, I couldn't finish it. Not my experience, so I can't comment on its truthful and factual basis. To your... -
jefrank reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Ford (and Brian) want your feedback on F-150 Lightning Forum experience with Like.
Hi F-150 Lightning owners, First, I want to thank everyone for making me feel welcomed as I do my best to contribute and provide...
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jefrank reacted to Ford Motor Company's post in the thread Walk Away Lock is Rolling Out to 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning with Like.
Hi F-150 Lightning owners, as many of you have already noted here in the forum, Walk Away Lock is in the process of rolling out via an...
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jefrank replied to the thread Ford: Please re-map the duplicative Max Defrost screen button to another function.I've had to :slap" my wife's hand multiple times when she goes to press that on-screen button thinking it's Max A/C. lol
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jefrank reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Ford: Please re-map the duplicative Max Defrost screen button to another function with Like.
This has been a suggestion since day one for many folks, your proposed usage for that space as well, it'll be interesting to see if MY26...
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jefrank reacted to FlatcoatFarm's post in the thread Ford: Please re-map the duplicative Max Defrost screen button to another function with Like.
Let me start by saying that I absolutely love my truck. Itās the fourth EV that weāve owned (prior EVs: Chevy Bolt, Tesla Y, VW id4)...
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Forgot when loading my truck that I placed my paper coffee cup of water on the tonneau cover. Drove 1.5 miles to 7/11 for a snack, pizza...
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Congratulations to the Ford Motor Company on the completion of their World Headquarters. So Ford, could you please fix my Lightning...
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Back in 2019, I spend quite a bit of time figuring out what exactly they wanted where on their paper forms to get my wired backyard shed...
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jefrank reacted to Henry Ford's post in the thread Qmerit install - $338 for "Permitting" with Haha.
Your installer asked me to send you the photos.
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jefrank replied to the thread Qmerit install - $338 for "Permitting".My permit fees were $250 in Michigan when I paid out of pocket for my Autel charger to be installed... I also thought that it was high...
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jefrank reacted to ZSC100's post in the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck? with Like.
Martin and I have projects going on with loose packs. I am actively working on a project that uses the on board AC charger and pro...
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jefrank reacted to astrand1's post in the thread What to do with spare ER batteries - Buy the matching truck? with Like.
I think a better question might be what do you mean you were āgivenā 2 battery packs? Do you work at a ford store or something? Those...
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jefrank reacted to RickLightning'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 Haha.
28 minute video to learn what the SOH is?
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jefrank reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Thanks Ford for the improved hands-on-wheel detection; Advanced Driver Assistance System update (24-PU0105-CMR-FX) with Like.
Funny how these "older" updates are suddenly finding their way to the mid-generation Lightnings 23+ where it was not already baked into...
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jefrank reacted to hturnerfamily's post in the thread Lightning as an actual truck from an ex Raptor owner with Haha.
I helped my son and daughter-in-law out the other week by test driving an SUV they saw close to me... as I drove it out the dealership...
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jefrank reacted to pirate4x4lance's post in the thread Lightning as an actual truck from an ex Raptor owner with Like.
So I've only had this truck for a couple of weeks now, and have about 1,700 miles on it. I traded in a 2023 Raptor (37 package) and I...
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It's a smaller frunk, Sir, but it checks out... Rented a C8 in LV last weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the frunk capacity...
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jefrank reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread In the event of a battery fire, what is the fastest, easiest way to drag the truck out of the garage? with Like.
Smoke detectors are not recommended for garages due to dust, exhaust (not an issue with an EV), and extreme temperatures. Ideally, you...
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jefrank reacted to Refactoringdr's post in the thread In the event of a battery fire, what is the fastest, easiest way to drag the truck out of the garage? with Like.
Firefighter here. First off, ^^^^^^, this. Second, GET OUT! DO NOT GO BACK IN. Even with firefighting gear, we would never risk a human...
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jefrank reacted to Shmoe's post in the thread In the event of a battery fire, what is the fastest, easiest way to drag the truck out of the garage? with Like.
If I was this concerned about a battery fire, I wouldn't charge in my garage period.
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jefrank reacted to Rice_classic's post in the thread Great News..... Sodium Ion Batteries Are Coming with Like.
Just the price of consumer LFP is crazy. 2 years ago I pulled the generator out of my motorhome and replaced it with 600AH of LFP and a...
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jefrank reacted to ka-chow's post in the thread Great News..... Sodium Ion Batteries Are Coming with Like.
Pretty exciting stuff! I wonder. As other platforms aged 3rd parties starting making their own replacement battery solutions. I...
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jefrank replied to the thread Use it or lose it?.There are folks who have automatic updates turned off on their trucks... some have gone as far as to disable to modem entirely... that's...
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jefrank replied to the thread Anyone get BC 1.4 before Walk Away Lock?.Ditto
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jefrank reacted to Ted23Lightning's post in the thread Anyone get BC 1.4 before Walk Away Lock? with Like.
Same. I received 1.4 in March. Then WAL in July, but it doesnāt work :/ I believe the BCM needs to be updated via FDRS to enable it...
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This should be a great lesson to people wasting their time drawing conclusions about stupid shit they see on the internet
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jefrank replied to the thread New Lightning owner puzzled at the slow AC charge.Thanks for making me feel better about my 16 cent rate at summer off-off peak hours (11PM-6AM) and 19 cent rate for off-peak (6AM-2PM...
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jefrank reacted to flyin525's post in the thread New Lightning owner puzzled at the slow AC charge with Like.
Older vehicles can charge at 80 amps thanks to having dual onboard chargers. 2024+ vehicles can only charge at 48 amps (single onboard...
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Google maps does this for me now with android auto
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I have to agree. The Ford navigation is so bad. I would never pay for it. Apple car play works great and if you want a pretty good...
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jefrank reacted to msobieraj's post in the thread Please read if u get in a automobile wreck with your lightning with Wow.
Good afternoon guys and gals. I was side swiped on the back of my f150 2024 lightning platinum and started into a spin across the...
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Yes, criminals do know where it is, but the Ford pass app does the same, for free, and is built in. This means the aftermarket tracker...
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Name the dealership. They don't want my business and I don't want to give it to them by mistake.
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I called the dealer and I now understand the game that they play. They tell you about a system when you buy the car and then you say...
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Find a friendly otr trucker and tap it off a brake light. It will occasionally come active in strange locations around the country. Or...
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jefrank replied to the thread A(nother) Tailgate Mod Thread.Beware of falling whales!
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This has been going on for some time with F-150s. There are videos about ways to prevent it from happening again. It does not matter if...
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I would just file an insurance claim and let the dealer replace with new parts, that way you aren't risking problems with used ebay...
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Tools š³. Hell they arenāt taking those. Then theyād have to work for a living. š”
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My tail lights were stolen. Dealer replacement parts are $5000. Or thereās eBay for $1400, clearly stolen from somebody else. Anyone...
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jefrank reacted to MountainAlive's post in the thread News: T3 full-size electric EV pickup being delayed until 2028 with Like.
Iāll concur with others that perhaps this is good news - that maybe the Lightning we all have now live on for another 3 years. Providing...
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..........Whatever you are 'saving', it's not worth it.
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There is NO Lightning (2022-2025) with a LFP HVB. It was mentioned in the 2024 Order Guide as late availability but never materialized...
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jefrank replied to the thread Size H3 starting battery replacements?.SOME Lightning batteries are LFP, but most, at this time, are NCM
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jefrank replied to the thread Size H3 starting battery replacements?.Looks like Ford may be the best price option, oddly enough. $148 including core list price. Dropped to $135 including core when I...
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jefrank reacted to Administrator's post in the thread Introducing Ford's New Electric Vehicle Campus at Long Beach, CA with Like.
August 5, 2025 By Ann Diep, senior technical program manager at Ford Finding the Spark at Long Beachās New Electric Vehicle Campus...
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jefrank reacted to CD4TNF's post in the thread EV truck towing experiments video - aerodynamics matters with Like.
Aging Wheels did a great EV tow testing video with a Silverado EV. Good experiments. Summary: aerodynamics matters more than weight...
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jefrank reacted to Vulnox's post in the thread Charging Hwy Robbery $2.20/kwh @ 60kwh rate. with Like.
Trying to get their investment back I suspect as quickly as possible. Installing DCFC is expensive, tough to do for independent...