Recent content by rtshinn

Anyone who has done software development knows how this happens because they've seen it numerous times before. Paralysis by Analysis, feature creep, adding people in an attempt to cut time, lots of meetings, bloated project management methodology, etc. etc. ad nauseum. Glad I don't do that anymore.

Same exact truck, different color, and would wait about 6 months from the date I purchased, when prices started softening up.

Loved my Ridgeline. Love my Lightning even more.

Hold onto it for at least 5 years, then maybe, trade up to the latest technology. I'll be about 75 at that time, so my next one could be my last.. I'll decide very carefully.

Yes, best vehicle I've had ever

This. You're normally not here unless you are having issues. Love my Lightning!

Ohio hasn't required front plates for some years now.

Its been great, except when some mice ate the wiring harnesses and they had to remove the interior, and replace the carpeting and wiring harness. $8500. My insurance paid minus the $250 deductible. Other than that, I love it! Did you get another Lightning? OH BY THE WAY... When they took our...

Sorry, not really worth anything to me. I tried it out of curiosity. Not worth much at all.

This is the easiest to understand explanation for those who refuse to think about the costs of infrastructure, etc.

Interesting. While looking to print a sticker for my Ford Lightning, I found this post with my VIN. I purchased this Lightning for $58k last August as part of Ford's RAV program. It had 21,000+ miles on it. Makes me wonder how much the original owner actually paid for it. I think it did come...

Ok everyone. After going through everything with Ford Customer Service, they got IT involved. It appears that the previous owner still had a balance or something. They fixed the data. I was able to log into connected services finally, then reserve my Tesla adapter. EST delivery is September! Ugh.

I think everything else works as it should. I can remote start, see state of charge etc from the Ford Pass app.

I can't get to the connected services page at all. It throws the error Ok, things to remember: 1. I cannot get into Connected Services at all 2. I'm not yet registered in the Blue Oval Network, which is what I'm trying to do before I can get the adapter Here's what I tried...

Interesting thought. I bought mine used through the Reacquired Vehicle program from a dealer in Charlotte NC