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I think is great, Ford wants to over charge for BlueCruise and now they have Ford security for sal at 7.99/month. So if we purchase all... -
We were all leary last year when this rolled out, I committed the purchase for zero dollars last year, then set a calendar event for a...
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Rick, Thanks but you got me on "complete purchase" so it wont quit tomorrow the 9th. I have until august 27 with no charge. Then...
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You have it free until 2027, a total of 4 years, but you must complete the "purchase".
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Rick, I show this, see attached pic, but confused. Is it saying i dont pay anything and get it free for another year or does it bill me...
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I’m curious what will happen when mine “expires” at the end of the year even though my sticker says “BlueCruise 1.0” as an included...
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I get a kick out of the Connected Nav offerings. I wish there was a way to delete it from the home screen. The current Android Auto is...
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This is Bluecruise in 2021: This is bluecruise literally today: You simply cannot make that level of progress in just 5 years...
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I’ve had it for the last 15 months and it’s not been an issue for me. When I drive from Cleveland, OH to Charlottle, NC, I maybe have 2...
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It’s just annoying, I’m completely happy with BlueCruise sans the cost. I really only want highway assistance but $495 annually for just...
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I have a 23 and have gotten 1 year multiple times after 90 day trial 🤷‍♂️
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Nah, it wasn't gas prices. It was a promise they didn't even try to keep.
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Hi there @Ford Motor Company! Is it possible to get some insight on the future of BlueCruise for Lightning owners? It seems that...
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rembrant reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread 2 module updates and Ford Mobile Service came to me. with
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Those were likely recalls, and they come to you because Ford pays them more for mobile service. It's nice, as long as the tech knows to... -
rembrant reacted to Henry Ford's post in the thread 2 module updates and Ford Mobile Service came to me. with Like.
Name the dealer. Send some business their way.
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rembrant reacted to mt2525's post in the thread 2 module updates and Ford Mobile Service came to me. with Like.
Just bought a 2022 Lightning XLT and found it needed two updates. Local Ford dealer offered to come to my house and do the updates-Free...
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rembrant reacted to hb.sagen's post in the thread 2 module updates and Ford Mobile Service came to me. with Like.
That's what it always should be like!
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I actually found fuse number 10 which is the cigarette lighter and I'll add a fuse tap for that and a USB panel. Can hide that more...
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What @jamelski said... Use the notch (top circle).
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My first thought was "you already have six. How many do you need?" Plus the wireless charging pad (if that exists in your year / trim).
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Those under the arm rest are hidden and there is a gap on the right side to have the cables come out with it shut 🤷‍♂️ why waste time...
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Sorry, I need to define better... The center console under the armrest. Might be the "mobile work space" in your trim level...
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Hey all, I have a 2025 Flash, and I'd like to add some extra USB ports for charging phones etc, but I'm not a fan of using the...
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rembrant reacted to dorbi's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
It's still a problem. The generator needs to be run to maintain the seals, and infrequent/short gen run time can lead to condensation in...
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rembrant reacted to shoopg's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
They won’t, they’ll be regular F150 drivers that drive their truck to work and never use the gas generator. Maybe once a year they’ll...
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rembrant reacted to windydrew's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
This is the answer. Please do both, Ford....
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rembrant reacted to WhipSticks's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Really, the issue is that batteries are developing so quickly, that within two to three model years you will be able to purchase an EV...
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rembrant reacted to Garyl's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
The odds are not in Slate favor. Keeping the cost structure under control is probably the key to THEIR survival, but in the world of...
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rembrant reacted to Garyl's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Ford Promising, Really? I have lived a fairly successful life following a few simple tenets. One being "Fool me once shame on you fool...
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rembrant reacted to Garyl's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Yes It will be an interesting test of consumer wants. Does the consumer want to deal with Car Dealer? Does the consumer want to be...
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rembrant reacted to Poolboy1637's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Precisely! The Lightning has done a great job of partially relieving the compromise of sacrificing efficiency to gain capability...
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rembrant reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
People say one thing, and do another. They convince themselves of things that have never happened, never will happen, and are totally...
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rembrant reacted to astrand1's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Shit I’m a long distance driver now! I’ve got 43k on mine in less than 2 yrs. Many trips from Michigan to LA and MI to GA etc. love...
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rembrant reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
I think you nailed it right there. Unfortunate reality is that most of us only have one vehicle, and it needs to serve our our needs...
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rembrant reacted to Poolboy1637's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
I feel like one of the biggest issues here is that so many people have a misaligned perception of what their use case really is. When I...
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rembrant reacted to electricpig's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Oh the batteries have improved (very fast charging speed), we just can't have them in the US.
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rembrant reacted to Grumpy2's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Another example of real life with a Lightning, on a 500 mile trip made last week: I like to use the "upper portion" of the battery...
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rembrant reacted to Rayden's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Thank you. That real example of how it worked for you is exactly what I was wondering!
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rembrant reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Real world answer. Obviously you could not go rest stop to rest stop with a 50KW charger without taking a really long time! Last time...
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rembrant reacted to Zaptor's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
IIRC this is because most rest stop lands along interstates are owned by the government and there are laws and statutes about what can...
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rembrant reacted to Rayden's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
If you stopped for less than an hour, how much would that add to the battery? At 50 KW, would it even be worth it? Genuinely curious...
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rembrant reacted to ClevelandBeemer's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
I really wish they would drop EREV and address range a different way. 1. Offer a larger pack option, say 160kWh usable while keeping...
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rembrant reacted to COrocket's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
It’ll be interesting if Ford can actually build an affordable version of this truck. If you look at the Ram REV with a 92kWh battery, V6...
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rembrant reacted to PJnc284's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
If I were towing that any distance on a regular basis, I'd be going 3/4 ton diesel.
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rembrant reacted to K6CCC's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
That would be nice. There is certainly a market to have high rate DCFC chargers at rest areas. Note that the California Department of...
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rembrant reacted to LightningDan's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
If you have the ER, road tripping is not an issue at all. Its almost perfect, and Ive got some good charge rates, no complaints on time...
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rembrant reacted to DemandingJay's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
It's the worst of both worlds. Can't believe this is the direction they e decided to go.
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rembrant reacted to bryce's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
Need more DCFC at roadside rest stops. That way when we stop to pee every two hours we can also top off the battery.
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rembrant reacted to DavidS's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
The new Volvo EX 60 P12 has a 112kwh battery with 400 miles of range, 4500 lbs towing capacity , and a 19-20 minute 10-80 charge time...
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rembrant reacted to bryce's post in the thread Blue Oval Says Next Gen Ford F-150 Lightning Customers Will Be Long Distance Drivers with Like.
I cannot agree more that an EREV/PHEV can be the worst of both worlds. I had a Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid PHEV. All the expense of an ICE...