Ownership Report for VIN 10205

[Whammy Bar]

For the next owner of VIN 1FTVW1EV5NWG10205, here's some info for you:

The Good:

• Truck is cosmetically immaculate (ceramic coated, interior had rubber mats and an easy life)
• Ceramic Tint all around and on sunroofs (20% Front/50%Rear/20%Back/20%Sunroof)
• Be the first person to get every update and post about them
• Eibach Pro Kit Suspension set at 2.9"/0" and is perfectly level and aligned
• Wiring/USB power supply is tucked in headliner to left of rear view mirror
• All TSBs have been completed (Ping Pong, Rear Light Bar, Wipers, Dash Tray, etc...)
• Always charged with long term ownership in mind....

The parts you'll need to love:

• HV Battery has been out 3 times
• Key and PAAK only works on front doors (bluetooth radio issues on rears?)
• Passenger front seat has a rattle, as does the door card, and something in the sunroof
• Rear sliding window rattles if opened (TSB completed but didnt fix anthing)
• Get a random ding every time you turn it on
• Drivers door seal flutters when going over bumps (door has been adjusted 2x... keeps moving)
• Almost all the clips under the frunk were broken by repeated service visits... get those replaced.
• An infotainment system that makes Temu electronics feel like they're powered by a supercomputer.

It was a fun experiment for the 20k miles I owned it. If you can get it for a good price and don't care about having a rattle free EV or a HV battery that's had more hands on it than a parade of beggars, this is a great truck. Truck was repurchased by Ford at the end of March 2025. Look for it soon with a rebranded title near you.

Thanks to those that gave suggestions for what they'd do if they could do it over again. I picked up a used Tesla Model 3 Performance for things that don't need much of a truck, and will give my F100 some more seat time when I do. My kid loves the farts and the white seats (excited to see how long that lasts).

out for now Lightning fam!

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[Whammy Bar]

Got a Carfax notification that service was done to the truck today...

Took 30 days, truck somehow made it to Colley Ford in Glendora,CA who's put on a new set of tires. Interestingly, the Carfax does not show a branded title....

 

[SmoothJ]

This is a good idea…

This reminds me of the time I sold my 2008 Mustang GT which was modded. I had receipts of the build and mods, and I received a call one night asking about the car.

Usually you don’t know who owns the vehicle after you, and while some don’t even care, I still think it’s interesting.

 

[K6CCC]

Took 30 days, truck somehow made it to Colley Ford in Glendora,CA

That's 2 miles from home. Maybe I'll have to go look at it...
As far as I know, they are still looking for a truck for me, I wonder if they will call me to see if I'm interested. It's been since early January since I have heard from them, so likely not.

 

[mxracer]

It takes a bit for manufacturer reports of buyback to show up on CF. It also shows the almost uselessness of CF buyback guarantees. If someone bought it today it would be "guaranteed" and in a few weeks when the title shows up branded they will tell you to pound salt.

 

[kstype]

For the next owner of VIN 1FTVW1EV5NWG10205, here's some info for you:

The Good:

• Truck is cosmetically immaculate (ceramic coated, interior had rubber mats and an easy life)
• Ceramic Tint all around and on sunroofs (20% Front/50%Rear/20%Back/20%Sunroof)
• Be the first person to get every update and post about them
• Eibach Pro Kit Suspension set at 2.9"/0" and is perfectly level and aligned
• Wiring/USB power supply is tucked in headliner to left of rear view mirror
• All TSBs have been completed (Ping Pong, Rear Light Bar, Wipers, Dash Tray, etc...)
• Always charged with long term ownership in mind....

The parts you'll need to love:

• HV Battery has been out 3 times
• Key and PAAK only works on front doors (bluetooth radio issues on rears?)
• Passenger front seat has a rattle, as does the door card, and something in the sunroof
• Rear sliding window rattles if opened (TSB completed but didnt fix anthing)
• Get a random ding every time you turn it on
• Drivers door seal flutters when going over bumps (door has been adjusted 2x... keeps moving)
• Almost all the clips under the frunk were broken by repeated service visits... get those replaced.
• An infotainment system that makes Temu electronics feel like they're powered by a supercomputer.

It was a fun experiment for the 20k miles I owned it. If you can get it for a good price and don't care about having a rattle free EV or a HV battery that's had more hands on it than a parade of beggars, this is a great truck. Truck was repurchased by Ford at the end of March 2025. Look for it soon with a rebranded title near you.

Thanks to those that gave suggestions for what they'd do if they could do it over again. I picked up a used Tesla Model 3 Performance for things that don't need much of a truck, and will give my F100 some more seat time when I do. My kid loves the farts and the white seats (excited to see how long that lasts).

out for now Lightning fam!

Love that OBS in your family! What year is that?
My daughter just added a 1991 XLT Lariat to our family!

 

[Whammy Bar]

Love that OBS in your family! What year is that?
My daughter just added a 1991 XLT Lariat to our family!

71 F100 Explorer

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