Recent content by Joneii

Wait! When did Ford get their OTA updates to work?!

Our intention was to keep ours as long as possible (for context, I have a 16 year old VW with 236,000 miles that is still part of our fleet). But we are thinking through our options now. My EV tech said that if it were his truck he would trade it in on one that has less miles if I really liked...

So, the hot charging issue appears to be due to a bad cell in the upper rear battery module. This will be my second module replacement. Fortunately it is still under warranty at 82,000 miles. Unfortunately, I’m a bit concerned about what will happen after 100,000 miles as the lat module...

Ok, just found out that I need an upper rear array replaced. This is the second bad module for me. I’m at 82,000 miles on a 2022 Lariat. Luckily it is still under warranty because my service tech said they billed Ford $9900 for the last one (module 1 I believe). This one manifested as elevated...

Adding another update and posting a question for the charging experts on the forum: UPDATE: On our towing drive from PA to VT and back, the truck did experience elevated temperatures on the second DCFCing stop. We were charging from about 25% to 80% on most stops. The first charge was...

I got my truck back a couple days ago, but wasn’t able to DCFC until today. The dealership didn’t have access to a DCFC, so they couldn’t verify if the software updates worked. Today I DCFC from 50-80% and I did get slightly elevated battery temperatures (ambient air temperature was 85 F), but...

Yes, I’ll keep you posted. It is currently at the dealer. The EV tech said there are two TSBs out that address this problem and he is updating software. I’m not sure why the dealership in Colorado didn’t update the software when they changed the coolant valve. I’m wondering if the coolant valve...

My son and I used this bed tent on a recent trip to Colorado. Over 5.5 feet of height makes it seem roomy and with the tailgate down we can both stretch out comfortably. Takes about 10 minutes for the two of us to put it on. Frunk holds a Bouge cooler/freezer, induction hot plate and electric...

As a first responder they will cut the first responder cable if the vehicle has one. The Lightning has one under the frunk by the coolant tank. If the vehicle doesn’t, they will cut the 12 v battery cables or use a disabling plug in the EV charge port. This is part of standard procedure to...

Yes the OPs temp is still well within the normal range, but it is wise to question when it moves off the exact middle—because it normally doesn’t! I’ve had my truck almost three years and driven about 80,000 miles and the battery temp rarely leaves the middle mark. Once it was -20 F and I...

Check the 12 V battery cover. It has a small foam pad through which mice can enter. You can place hardware cloth over the spot to prevent their entry.

Where is Dog Mode or Pet Park or whatever un patented name you want to come up with?

It is a Boss, 10 ton electric log splitter. Available at Lowe’s or online.

I don’t know the legal ins and outs of this issue, but it is certainly a customer nightmare. When I bought my 2022 lightning, I had to do so out of state because Ford had only authorized a limited number of trucks to Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is not a zero emission state, but Maryland is and so...

It is the Bodum Bistro goose neck electric kettle my wife bought at target. You could use any electric kettle style that fits your needs.