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RickLightning replied to the thread Michigan Secretary of State - Tag Renewal Fee - WOW!!.It's good you didn't, because your conclusion, if based on what you wrote), would be erroneous. 40 states have implemented EV fees... -
RickLightning replied to the thread Your Ideal Camera Places? Share Your Thoughts.vehicle...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Ford Delays T3 Electric Truck Development and Updates EV & Hybrid Plans.https://www.cbtnews.com/ford-scraps-f-150-lightning-takes-19-5b-hit-as-ev-demand-declines/
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RickLightning reacted to Oldschoolofhardknox's post in the thread Evans Rough Diesel Idle Sound Circuit with
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I always thought that having an EV sound like an ICE vehicle was a cheesy idea. When I realized that the effeminate propulsion sounds... -
RickLightning reacted to chl's post in the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash. with Haha.
Have to admit, I never noticed that until now...lol
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RickLightning reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash. with Like.
Yeah, I sent him to that exact link in post #5 above..... sigh.
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RickLightning reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash. with Haha.
Wow, two different people on the same day posting that they don't know what trim level they bought (other here). It is literally...
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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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RickLightning reacted to jamelski's post in the thread What to tap for extra USB outlets? with Like.
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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RickLightning replied to the thread GoM (Guess-o-Meter) gone nuts? lol Who's got screenshots of high range estimates?.My point wasn't that the GOM is accurate, my point was that the slower you drive, the higher it reacts, because it's using history...
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RickLightning replied to the thread GoM (Guess-o-Meter) gone nuts? lol Who's got screenshots of high range estimates?.That is EXACTLY what it was, because that is EXACTLY how the GOM works.
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RickLightning reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger with Like.
Society is DOOMED
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RickLightning reacted to brian manzer's post in the thread Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger with Haha.
My cover is the exact same as yours. The reason I thought mine was a pro is because that’s what Chat GPT told me lol.
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RickLightning replied to the thread Michigan Secretary of State - Tag Renewal Fee - WOW!!.Agree. But who is at fault? The American voter. Total apathy by most. Lack of holding politicians accountable. Just read an article...
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RickLightning reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash. with Like.
2024 F-150 Lightning Order Guide & Pricing List
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RickLightning reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash. with Like.
FYI, they did not make 2024 XLTs with an extended range battery, not even fleet. Beginning in 2024, XLTs were standard range only with...
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RickLightning replied to the thread GoM (Guess-o-Meter) gone nuts? lol Who's got screenshots of high range estimates?.
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RickLightning reacted to DerMot's post in the thread GoM (Guess-o-Meter) gone nuts? lol Who's got screenshots of high range estimates? with Haha.
GoM (Guess-o-Meter) gone nuts? lol Who's got screenshots of high range estimates?
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RickLightning replied to the thread Michigan Secretary of State - Tag Renewal Fee - WOW!!.My registration renewal is in fall, so knowing this was coming, I paid for 2 years for both vehicles instead of 1 year. Since our next...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes.https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/truck-hit-by-lightning-bursts-into-flames-driver-narrowly-escapes.38971/
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RickLightning reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread F150 Lightning EV Fire in Service Bay with Haha.
Reaching............
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RickLightning reacted to Zprime29's post in the thread F150 Lightning EV Fire in Service Bay with Like.
If I pull the battery out of a quad copter, and it then catches fire cuz I carelessly shorted it, is it ok to blame the quad copter for...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash..Why are you charging over 80% at a fast charger?
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RickLightning reacted to rizzomeister's post in the thread Incorrect percentage or mileage range showing on my dash. with Haha.
Can anyone tell me why the percentage charge does not match the miles range. I have a 2024 XLT with extended range. battery (320mi) ...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Michigan Secretary of State - Tag Renewal Fee - WOW!!.https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/ev-supplemental-tax.33094/...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger.200 / 1.7 = 118kWh. Maybe you get better efficiency. 118 / 10.5 = 11.2 hours. 48amps 118 / 17.8 = 6.7 hours. 80amps Simple math...
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RickLightning reacted to brian manzer's post in the thread Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger with Haha.
…wait, I guess it’s not a pro
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RickLightning replied to the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger?.Grizzl-E. There is no speed reduction on level 2. Explanation given is correct.
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RickLightning replied to the thread Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger.99% chance it is not.
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RickLightning reacted to bmwhitetx's post in the thread Putting feelers out for a used 80-amp charger with Like.
The Pro can only charge at 48A unless you have the fleet ER version (rare). 80 amps is only available on 2022-2023 ER models. Lots of...
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RickLightning replied to the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger?.No change in charging speed makes any vehicle unable to charge. If a Tesla was equipped to charge at 80amps, and you set a charger to...
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RickLightning replied to the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger?.So in short, those of us that don't have every old generation of Tesla charger memorized did get it right - you need to slow down a...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Both side view cameras coming on with turn signals without a trailer attached.But in doing so you've disabled two safety features.
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RickLightning replied to the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes.Pretty obvious that the train was hit by Lighning...
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RickLightning reacted to GDN's post in the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger? with Like.
The Gen 2 Tesla charger is fine. I use one on a 60 amp breaker (wall connector is set to 48 amps inside) and I use a Teslatap mini to...
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RickLightning replied to the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger?.TeslaTap is not made by Tesla, it is made by TeslaTap. I have their Tesla Tap Mini. It is for sale.
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RickLightning replied to the thread How do you charge a Lightning with a Gen2, 80amp, Tesla dumb wall charger?.A simple Google search answers your questions. That in fact does not have WiFi. The charger needs to be set to 48amps as your truck...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Slower rate of charge and percentage loss.You need to look at the rate of charge in the Ford app while charging as well as the lights on the charger.
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RickLightning reacted to B177y's post in the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes with Haha.
Ok gotta eat some crow... Finally watched the video and need to undo my comment here. The truck WAS hit by a real bolt of lightning, not...
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RickLightning replied to the thread SOH is not battery capacity.What's interesting, which I have mentioned before, is that there are a huge number of Lightnings displaying 100% SOH, while Mach-Es...
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RickLightning replied to the thread Both side view cameras coming on with turn signals without a trailer attached.Safer? Looking to the center screen to look at camera views, while driving 70mph in traffic, is safer? Don't agree.
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RickLightning reacted to jjupi91897's post in the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes with Haha.
🫨It was an ICE vehicle, not EV.
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RickLightning replied to the thread New York 2025 LIGHTNING FLASH LEASE TAKEOVER.OP hasn't been here since March 5th... -
RickLightning replied to the thread Two Lightnings meet on a ferry while towing....You won't ever get higher than low 190s with a Lightning.
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RickLightning replied to the thread Both side view cameras coming on with turn signals without a trailer attached.If you can't change lanes on the highway without cameras, I would submit that you shouldn't be driving. The truck has lights in the...
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RickLightning reacted to B177y's post in the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes with Haha.
I can't park inside because of the fire risk, now I can't park outside because of falling power lines! I knew I should have stayed...
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RickLightning reacted to chl's post in the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes with Haha.
Here's another one - the headline could be... Electrified vehicles burst into flames! ------ Multiple cars on fire after power lines...
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RickLightning replied to the thread GenerLink Transfer Switch Compatible With 240V Pro Power Onboard Outlet -- Ford Announcement.Adapter. Size of a baseball. Says on it: No Ground and Lightning Only in red ink in multiple places. Cable is unmodified. I will...
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RickLightning replied to the thread GenerLink Transfer Switch Compatible With 240V Pro Power Onboard Outlet -- Ford Announcement.I bought a 50 ft cable for just under $100 that came with a generator in house box. I then modified a $24.99 plug, instead of a $100...
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RickLightning reacted to Runaway Tractor's post in the thread Truck hit by lightning bursts into flames, driver narrowly escapes with Haha.
No, that won't happen. Because unlike you, he intelligently speaks on the topic which his YouTube channel is all about. Which this...