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RocketGhost replied to the thread Traded my 2023 for a 2025.OP said it's a Lariat, which I think still gets the 131kwh battery? I think his issue isn't that the range in the '25 is any different...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Headlights came on when not home.The rotary headlight switch on our trucks has been known to go bad. Mine glitches every once in awhile. I did have it turn the...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread plug in hybrids rarely plugged in.If you want owners to plug them in they need an incentive to do so. There's little incentive with plug in hybrids. I'm curious how...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread My Last update 8/2025 Convenient Frunk - Has Ford stopped sending out updates?.This is my understanding too, if low 12v is the problem you'll have some sort of failure notification. If there's no sign your truck is...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Should I update? Fear of losing features.I'm not aware of any update that would affect your use of a weight on the steering wheel. The truck just thinks it's your hand anyway...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread My Lightning burned to the ground.As a lawyer I would have done the same thing. When I read that he had the Ohmmu battery I thought to myself that maybe it's not a good...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread UEV Platform presentation: "Ford Bounty Hunters: The Pursuit of Efficiency.".I suspect we will eventually see Chinese vehicles sold in the US. Chinese automakers will end up too big and powerful to keep out...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread UEV Platform presentation: "Ford Bounty Hunters: The Pursuit of Efficiency.".I just don't know how Ford can realistically compete with the Chinese. The Chinese government subsidizes EV production, they have...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 023 Lightning (Build 08/23) – No Heat / No Defrost Heat – Dealer says “failed heater assembly” (any insight?).I was told that when the tech puts needed parts/service in the computer, it cross-checks a database of covered parts and the warranty...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Alarm randomly went off.Insects can set off the interior motion sensor, although most 23s had the sensor deleted.
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk.The letter says the fix will come in Q1 of 2026.
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 023 Lightning (Build 08/23) – No Heat / No Defrost Heat – Dealer says “failed heater assembly” (any insight?).My point is that not every auxiliary component is covered under a powertrain or battery warranty. It's not an integral part of the...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 023 Lightning (Build 08/23) – No Heat / No Defrost Heat – Dealer says “failed heater assembly” (any insight?).I wouldn't expect every part necessary to make the truck drive to be included in a powertrain/battery warranty. You gotta have a good...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 2022 Lariat Repaired Buyback For Sale - Would you buy this?.I'd like to know the rest of the story. It sounds like a dealer tore the truck apart, couldn't figure out what was wrong with it, and...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 023 Lightning (Build 08/23) – No Heat / No Defrost Heat – Dealer says “failed heater assembly” (any insight?).A family member just had the PTC heater fail in his Mach-E. It was intermittent, sometimes it would heat and sometimes it would not...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Navigation turning on by itself.Update: I turned off Destination Suggestions but a few days ago navigation guidance started by itself when I turned the truck on. I...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk.Ford has done recall updates OTA. There may be OTA limitations. It may not be technically possible to do all types of software updates...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread My Lightning burned to the ground.I would do everything possible to reach out to Ford - DM them here, call the BEV team, etc. The right people at Ford likely would be...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Ford App 6.6.0 iOS & Android.Does the update immediately kill PAAK? Not good if the app updates while you are away from home and don't have a physical key.
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RocketGhost replied to the thread What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?.Discount Tire. It doesn't matter if you bought the tires there or not. They will also do patches for free.
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RocketGhost replied to the thread What’s the ONE piece of advice you’d give to a new F150Lightning owner?.Don't pay more than a nominal amount for maintenance. All it needs are tire rotations (which some tire places will do for free) and...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Cruise control automatically sets to 85MPH?!?.I was driving on the interstate, without cruise, and noticed that the truck thought the speed limit was 25. That was enough for me to...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Stranded in Seattle Without Fast Charger.There are people who have had their charge port fail and replaced. Statistically it's unlikely to happen again. I don't recall people...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk.The new software will command the parking pawl to reengage if it fails to engage on the initial try. Originally, when it would fail to...
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RocketGhost reacted to TaxmanHog's post in the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk with
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RocketGhost replied to the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk.Because it takes time to write and test the software patch.
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RocketGhost replied to the thread True? "You can charge a Ford Lightning with a generator by using its built-in Pro Power Onboard outlets (2.4kW or 9.6kW)".Is it suggesting that you could backfeed power from a generator through the pro power outlets to charge the truck?! AI got really confused.
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Article: My Name Is Sal Gusmano, and I Break Ford Vehicles for a Living (at Michigan Proving Grounds).Awesome work they do! I wonder what EV specific testing they do?
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Buy out my lease in September 2026 (55k) for my 2023 Lighting Platinum or buy a new 2025 Lighting Platinum for 71K.Ask the dealer if you can turn in your truck and then they buy it at the lease auction and sell it to you at market value. I don't know...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Lately, the beeps in my '23 Lightning have sounded different... why?.Technically here's what happens. Dings such as for the seatbelt are required by law. In our trucks beeps and dings are generated...
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RocketGhost replied to the thread Thinking on completely draining the HV Battery Pack. Thoughts?.Data that's been trickling in from owners as more time and miles are put on our trucks shows that the battery health is managed very...