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It'll drive even better if you load towards the front more. The F-150 Lightning is still an F-150 and imo, the best 1/2 ton ever. -
rtk11226 reacted to detansinn's post in the thread Ford is recalling 4.3 million trucks and SUVs to fix a towing software bug with
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I am old enough to remember when towing something didn’t involve software at all. LOL -
Might be this one in this thread: https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/unplugged-wiring-harness.34872/#post-646432
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Here was another connector problem - corrosion...
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rtk11226 replied to the thread Pro Power Ground Fault when its wet out.Does anyone have a diagram or pictures of these connectors? I was having this exact problem about a year ago… dozens of errors and then...
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rtk11226 reacted to proprepper's post in the thread Battery failure issue: 2 battery cells need to be replaced with Like.
Sucks big time. Watch a few youtube videos on HV battery replacements. Don't expect ANY help from Ford. You'd get more care and concern...
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rtk11226 reacted to B177y's post in the thread Is my math correct? Is it really this cheap to operate? with Like.
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rtk11226 reacted to kps713's post in the thread Is my math correct? Is it really this cheap to operate? with Like.
I have had my 2025 Lightning FLASH for a little over a year now and have a little over 17,000 miles on it. I decided to do a...
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Simple post. No deep message, no complaining about problems, just wanted to say that I love this truck! 2022 Lariat with 70K miles...
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rtk11226 reacted to RickLightning's post in the thread Charge port door opening in Car Wash - Looking for j-1772 cap with Like.
A piece of blue painter's tape solves the problem.
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I am curious about SOC too. Mine is 23 (and gray).
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If you're going to look for a replacement....I'd avoid the 'carbonized'...just sayin'...might have been an omen..... Seriously, I hate...
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rtk11226 reacted to Deleted member 19221's post in the thread My Lightning burned to the ground with Wow.
Sadly my truck burned to the ground tonight. Felt a pop under my feet. There was a loud pop followed two smaller ones. We had barely...
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rtk11226 reacted to CavRider's post in the thread Kia launched this EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000 (Not in US) with Like.
A few weeks ago I stopped at a convenience store for a sandwich and coffee and parked next to an Amazon panel van made by Rivian. I was...
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rtk11226 reacted to ajbessinger's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Best tool in the shop, forklift!
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rtk11226 reacted to ajbessinger's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Impossible to say... The Lightning seems at first impressions to have a pretty "simple" BMS system, but I don't know the specifics on...
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rtk11226 reacted to Lightning Rod's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Well done video, you made it look easy. This gives me hope in the future if I ever decide to do a swap. Thanks
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rtk11226 reacted to ajbessinger's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Howdy folks! Alex from the video here, happy to answer any questions. I see that Thomas has already chimed in here, haha. But yeah...
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rtk11226 reacted to OMO7's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Where is he sourcing these batteries? This feels like a no brainer for vehicles out of warranty.
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rtk11226 reacted to 25StarWhiteLightning's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
This just reinforces how well of a designed truck this really is. Easy to service. Will be a shame if I can't find a pack in 8 years...
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rtk11226 reacted to I <3 My Lightning's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Wow. I would call that very reasonable.
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rtk11226 reacted to biers's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
Yes, you get the extra HP with the swap. I confirmed with Car Scanner. Alex (the tech doing the work in this video) did this swap for...
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rtk11226 reacted to Lightning-E's post in the thread Upgrading F-150 Lightning Battery Pack [VIDEO] with Like.
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When I get behind a deleted diesel at a red light I roll the windows down. Sniiiffffffff...... AHHHHH. The smell of childhood...
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rtk11226 reacted to NotPatel's post in the thread 12V battery failure while driving 45mph: Fix post #58 with Sad.
Update: Hopkins Ford called me. They said they went out to the truck today and the 12v was totally dead. Turns out the inverter is bad...
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Recently purchased a 2025 Platinum with the added Dark Elment package. This is the truck I've been waiting for since the inception of...
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rtk11226 reacted to SpaceEVDriver's post in the thread COLD roadtrip in Norway and Sweden. with Wow.
Thanks for the report! I used your Google directions to create an elevation profile in Google Earth. That’s not an insignificant amount...
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Hi, I picked up my US-Spec MY24 Platinum just before Christmas, and today we decided to see what it was good for in the cold. As the...
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Thank you for all of that. I’ll have to see if I can do the Disk Mode or not.
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rtk11226 reacted to On the Road with Ralph's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
I used to borrow my sister’s Silverado of the same vintage to pick up gravel for my rural driveway in Arkansas. A ton of material would...
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rtk11226 reacted to Shmoe's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
First/Last time Ford owner here depending on what direction they've gone when the time comes for the next car. Stupid move killing the...
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rtk11226 reacted to MountainAlive's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
I believe it. I’m also in the 74%. Ford was not on my radar but one test drive of the Lightning and they got me.
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rtk11226 reacted to TwentyTwentyThree's post in the thread 74% of Ford F-150 Lightning buyers have come from other brands with Like.
74%’er here. Never considered a Ford otherwise.
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A bird house for the Black-tailed juice sucker
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To be honest I'm not sure which i wanted more, the Raptor grill or the Lightbar, either way it was easier to do both at the same time...
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rtk11226 reacted to WXman's post in the thread KO3 tires not recommended for 2023 Lightning Lariat??? with Like.
Sigh..... This whole thing with tires is way out of control. There is NOTHING special about these trucks. My loaded up Flash is still...
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rtk11226 reacted to RLXXI's post in the thread KO3 tires not recommended for 2023 Lightning Lariat??? with Like.
This is another reason I opted to buy my own tire machine and balancer. Sam's club refused to install a tire on my wifes Escape because...
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rtk11226 reacted to Grease Lightning's post in the thread 25C69 Recall - Ford Recalls 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Over Rollaway Risk with Haha.
Well now we know the real reason they canceled the Lightning…the parking brake.🤦♂️
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"Drivin thru the fog, lightnin is always there for me like @TaxmanHog " I love it! Taxman was likely the first bit of help I got here on...
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Agreed! He is a fair and honorable warden!😂🤣😂
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I had to pay the tax to taxmanhog to make sure my post is not removed ;) Kidding aside he has had my back since day one from...
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👍they can put that in a commercial when they flip flop back. I'm still in shock best truck ever .
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That was awesome!!! Great job! The lyrics were outstanding as was the arrangement! I can’t believe no one has given a shout out to the...
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Ford marketing needed you like 1-2 years ago.
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rtk11226 reacted to Altivec's post in the thread EREVs Are Not The Answer, EREVs are a Niche Market. with Like.
Oh... I am sure people will be fooled into buying EREV's. The marketing is too compelling. Even I was fooled into buying one. But...
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rtk11226 reacted to hajalie24's post in the thread EREVs Are Not The Answer, EREVs are a Niche Market. with Like.
The goal isn't to convince BEV users, it's to convince current gasoline drivers. Anecdotally but in person people seem to like the idea...
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rtk11226 reacted to mr.Magoo's post in the thread Michelin X-Ice 275/60/20 - 2 winter seasons. with Like.
Dry rot and almost down to the wear strips is definitely a good reason to get rid of them, but never a good reason to buy.
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rtk11226 reacted to chriserx's post in the thread Michelin X-Ice 275/60/20 - 2 winter seasons. with Like.
I just noticed in the pic, there is also the beginnings of dry rot, so if you go through with it, count on 1 season.
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Agree lighting could be better and no large central dome light on ours that have a moonroof. (Not sure if they even have a dome light...
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Next to the drivers overhead light on the overhead console, there are two button switches. One turned on just the drivers light and the...