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Ford Dealerships refusing service to Ford lightnings.
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I generally take it to my dealer’s service department every 6 months or 5,000 miles, just as I did for my old F-150 ICE. These days the...
Today at 11:08 AM
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Full charge, bang, "Exit vehicle safely" - truck dead in driveway
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Did that day 1!
Wednesday at 12:14 PM
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Full charge, bang, "Exit vehicle safely" - truck dead in driveway
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If you haven’t done so already, you should get Ford’s BEV team involved. +1 800-392-3673
Wednesday at 11:37 AM
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Full charge, bang, "Exit vehicle safely" - truck dead in driveway
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3 to 5 weeks? Someone is under promising so they can over deliver
Wednesday at 11:34 AM
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Full charge, bang, "Exit vehicle safely" - truck dead in driveway
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RocketGhost is correct. I have had battery modules fail twice. I contacted the service advisor I use at Grappone Ford in Concord, NH...
Tuesday at 8:42 AM
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Honestly I can handle inconvenience. The biggest issue is the uncertainty with getting a potentially major EV issue diagnosed and...
Monday at 6:14 PM
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Determining the production date of a Lightning (Spin off)
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you got me by 15 days!!
Monday at 12:09 PM
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GarageMahal's post
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Full charge, bang, "Exit vehicle safely" - truck dead in driveway
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@TaxmanHog @Administrator can you move the build date stuff to its own thread... while interesting its way off topic here MODERATOR...
Sunday at 3:54 PM
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Determining the production date of a Lightning (Spin off)
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Sunday at 12:44 PM
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Determining the production date of a Lightning (Spin off)
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Sunday at 3:52 AM
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Determining the production date of a Lightning (Spin off)
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Neat! Let’s see who has the earliest build date. Here is my entry:
Sunday at 3:31 AM
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Ford Dealerships refusing service to Ford lightnings.
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Update: Mcgovern Ford of Lowell took the truck in today. And found
Jul 1, 2025
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7,600 Miles, 7 National Parks, 1 Spruce Goose with my F-150 Lightning
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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...
Jun 30, 2025
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Ford Dealerships refusing service to Ford lightnings.
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The problem with winning a lawsuit to compel a dealer to sevice a Lightning is, do you really want your truck to be serviced by that...
Jun 28, 2025
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Ford Dealerships refusing service to Ford lightnings.
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I've noted the lack of presence as well, @Administrator might want to remind them of the waning goodwill
Jun 28, 2025
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It appears that EVs are viewed by half of the Ford Dealers as a terrible future, and many will respond that way. Remember Farley's plan...
Jun 28, 2025
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@Ford Motor Company just another straw on the camels back, at some point the loss of loyal customers is going to hurt you.
Jun 27, 2025
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I charged to 100% and my Lightning said 379 miles!
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The GOM is more of a distraction than it is a navigation tool. I keep my eye on the mi/kWh and the remaining percentage battery charge...
Jun 23, 2025
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Charging error (All 5 segments turn RED) HVB Module failure
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Here are the technician notes from the warranty repair: ,,,,44857 VERIFIED THE CUSTOMER'S CONCERN OF WILL NOT CHARGE WILL NOT...
Jun 22, 2025
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Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) Now Open to Non-Rivian EVs
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Fled central NH due to Motorcycle Week for a few days along the Maine coast. Stopped in Kittery and while shopping at the Trading Post...
Jun 18, 2025
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I'm glad I have my Lightning....
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This might be in the wrong category, But... I just read a review of a 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4x4 Double cab Hybrid P/u in the Sunday...
Jun 18, 2025
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First Long Trip - ABRP ? or Just Google Maps and a prayer?
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I have to disagree with your statement. Yes, in SOME parts of the country, you can adopt this philosophy. And, it helps if you a) have...
Jun 18, 2025
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Inside The F-150 Lightning Factory! Full Tour Of The Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center
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Jun 16, 2025
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Does a replaced battery module extend the powertrain warranty?
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It's my understanding based on commentary of Munro & Associates engineers as well as observations by @MickeyAO that "Cells" CAN NOT be...
Jun 14, 2025
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Does a replaced battery module extend the powertrain warranty?
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Lucky me. I have 2 new ones out of the 9
Jun 14, 2025
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Why Our Family Chose the Ford F-150 Lightning
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So, we are getting questions from our friends and neighbors. Why did you buy the F150 lightning? Here are the reasons why: When it came...
Jun 12, 2025
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Red Truck Icon of Doom and Stop Safely Now {Fixed Post #24}
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Well, I have my truck back. Woo hoo! The bedside panel is immaculate... it truly looks like it came from the factory. For the...
Jun 11, 2025
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Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power
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According to Ford’sCustomer Service Program (CSP) 23B57 “Less than 4% of the affected vehicle population is expected to require one or...
Jun 10, 2025
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First Long Trip - ABRP ? or Just Google Maps and a prayer?
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I use PlugShare to plan out in advance my route, charging stops, and where the chargers are near my overnight hotel stops (if the hotel...
Jun 8, 2025
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First Long Trip - ABRP ? or Just Google Maps and a prayer?
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This should be easy. Plugshare is the most useful for finding out if the charger that you are planning on using is operational and...
Jun 8, 2025
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Should I avoid a used ‘22?
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The usual symptom of a battery module(s) failure is the yellow wrench of death icon appears just below and to the right of the...
Jun 7, 2025
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Should I avoid a used ‘22?
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I bought my ‘22 Lariat ER in August, 2023. It was formerly a dealership mannequin with 5,000 miles on it when I acquired it. It now...
Jun 7, 2025
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Having issues with CarPlay not able to send audio to 22’ Lariat.
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Occasionally I have experienced the same lack of audio in my ‘22 Lariat using my iPhone 16. I connect the iPhone to the truck using...
Jun 6, 2025
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Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power
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Seriously, you need a different dealer to service your vehicle.
Jun 3, 2025
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Charging error (All 5 segments turn RED) HVB Module failure
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Sounds like they are having to reprogram parts of the charging system to accommodate the new charging port parts. This can sometimes...
May 31, 2025
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Safety Program: 25S18 aka 25V131: HV Battery Electrode Misalignment Discussion
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I just sent this email to the supervisor that made us whole when our our truck had a module go bad. I'm starting to get very frustrated...
May 30, 2025
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YouTube recommendation: Martin Rebuilds (restoring crashed Lightnings)
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WOW!
May 29, 2025
Piquette
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Charging error (All 5 segments turn RED) HVB Module failure
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Traconesu wrote: “I believe I'll trade in just prior to my 8 year warranty.” Sadly, I have come to the same conclusion. ☹️
May 23, 2025
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I believe I'll trade in just prior to my 8 year warranty. There's obviously a quality control problem with these modular failures...
May 23, 2025
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2024 Lariat to 2022 Platinum? Madness or no?
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Be sure to check the service history of the ‘22 for any battery module replacements. Battery module failures appear to be more frequent...
May 21, 2025
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NEED HELP WITH DECIDING ON EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR LIGHTNING PRO
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Ordinarily I do not go for extended warranties either. My philosophy has been the best insurance is making sure the vehicle gets it...
May 20, 2025
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Calculate your towing capacity with Ford 2025
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A Ford tool to help determine your towing capacity https://www.ford.com/support/towing-demystified/
May 19, 2025
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Charging error (All 5 segments turn RED) HVB Module failure
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Ford will not sell you an extended warranty on a Lightning battery. I called and asked. It seems that after the 8 year/100,000 mile...
May 17, 2025
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Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power
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Took my “less than 1 week old” ‘24 Lightning to Akins Ford (Winder, GA) May 14 to address the amber wrench/service vehicle soon issue...
May 17, 2025
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I agree, my truck is still in the shop getting 3 modules replaced. I wish they would have replaces all 9 because I'm sure it's going to...
May 17, 2025
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Lightning retakes EV pickup sales crown from Cybertruck (for both March and Q1 2025)
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Yes, the OP article is citing a source that IS NOT Fords official sales report...
May 16, 2025
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Lightning retakes EV pickup sales crown from Cybertruck (for both March and Q1 2025)
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The F-150 Lightning has reclaimed the top spot among electric pickups in the U.S., according to S&P Global Mobility. In March, the...
May 16, 2025
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23 ER not charging {Fix post 66}
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Update: Great news! Got my Lightning back & everything is back to normal. Service Advisor stated that it was a software issue. They...
May 13, 2025
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2023 Lightning ER dead at dealer for 6 weeks...
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Not servicing a truck because you didn't buy it there is likely a violation of their franchise agreement with Ford. Especially for...
May 13, 2025
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2023 Lightning ER dead at dealer for 6 weeks...
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I have put Lewis Ford on my Dealer to Avoid At All Cost (DAAAC) list.
May 10, 2025
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