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Extended warranty is not worth it…. Unless you end up needing it. If you do choose to buy one, only get the official Ford PremiumCare/ EV Care warranty. Third party plans are a waste of time. And don’t pay more than you have to.. The plans are actually not terribly expensive, but most...

The system and circumstances surrounding the free adapter production and delivery has always been weird.

Yeah, early ‘23s didn’t included the module for the heated steering wheel. Also deleted were onboard scales and cabin intrusion sensor. Neither of those can be added back in. The 2025’s once again do not have onboard scales and there’s been some other pricing changes. 2023’s are near...

Because they will be offering it for direct purchase from their parts department soon. And all the free adapters will still take into next year to deliver. It was a limited time offer…. You can get one with a new truck (2025) if your order includes the Mobile Charge Kit, which includes the...

I never installed the HIS, first due to cost but then later watching this dumpster fire burn and all the complaints. My FCSP still sits in its unopened original box and I almost sold it a couple times. But then didn’t because it would be really nice if I had the backup power. We’ve had more...

Variable breaker seems like overkill, or more like lazy at your expense. The purpose of variable or adjustable circuit breakers is to be able to set the circuit size at the panel or downgrade it as necessary. They can show up with a 100A max variable breaker and then if you don’t have enough...

I’ve charged my Lightning on a 2nd-Gen Tesla Wall Charger set up for 80A. Need a proper 80 Amp rated J1772 adapter — I have the Tesla-Tap. I know I’m not the only one to have done this… The Lightning does nothing special or different to accept 80A @ 240V as far as I’m aware — and it works with...

It doesn’t really matter if it’s sitting in your driveway…. But it’s just a definitively slower charge-up for that last 8% or so and less efficient, so those last few kWh take proportionately more time and $. Just seems kinda pointless to me unless you’re needing the full range every time you...

There are a few really good options. To keep the list short and simple, look at these: Tesla Universal Wall Charger — NACS connector, but includes adapter and way to dock it. Tesla also makes their wall charger with a J1772 connector, but it’s almost never in stock. ChargePoint HomeFlex —...

Same modem on all F150’s, Mach-e’s, Expeditions, etc…. Anything with SYNC 4 and the 12” or 15” display. You definitely need to escalate with Ford. OTOH, it’s a brand new truck with a problem noted at delivery and a dealership unable/unwilling to fix…. Your profile says you’re in Arkansas, so...

Not worth the extra charge time and rapid falloff of charging efficiency past 90%. Not to mention the bleed off of the HV battery. 100% is really only for starting out a long road trip where you may need the extra to meet your charging goals. The SR battery actually has a bit more overhead...

6 gauge is fine (recommended) for a 60A circuit, provided it is THHN or THWN in MC or EMT (metal cladding or conduit). If you’re running 6 gauge NM-B or similar, which is normal for a 50A receptacle, then no, it’s not thermally rated for 60A charging circuit. Probably would be fine at that...

Specifically that is the Ford Charge Station Pro and the new Charger Pro that became available a few months ago. Way to confuse things, Ford. Don’t get it confused with the Ford Pro Wall Charger which supports a 60A circuit. And if you have a 2024 or 2025 Lightning, you’re limited to...

One thing I didn’t see anyone address in this thread is the limitations of the Ford mobile charge cord. To put it bluntly, it’s crap. It’s occasionally flakey, many people have experienced short lifespans with it and it only charges at 30A even though it connects to a 50A breaker, which means...

Yeah…. The ‘24s let you leave the plugs active. That option is supposed to be coming to us older trucks, if Ford could ever get their software team all on the same page and updates consistent across model years. I’m not going to hold my breath waiting for this one…

This is a reason I really like the NFC ’credit card’ keys that Tesla, Rivian and a couple others are using. Oh, crap… Don’t have my key and don’t want to hand the guy at the tire shop my phone…. Just pull the card out of the wallet. Actual situation I was in with my Lightning a few months ago...

No, hair on fire is what happens when you use the extension cable. Tesla never officially announced any such product. One of Tesla’s non-engineers said that they might be able to look into it. And I think Elon re-tweeted it and then it disappeared.

Really just comes down to what they have available and what they’re willing to provide. It varies by dealership and by the services being performed. Typically, they are under no obligation to provide you a loaner or other transportation for elective services. That includes certain warranty...

The 350kW chargers are all 600V+, so that helps a bunch in terms of keeping things cooler at the higher charge rates. Tesla‘s 250kW v3 chargers are 425V, which means they’re driving nearly 600AMPS to deliver that 250kW rate. Same with the 150kW chargers out there, or 350kW chargers when they...

They’re going to sell tons of these at this price and probably will be back-ordered as soon as all the GM people figure it out. Unlike Ford and Rivian, GM owners don’t get a free adapter and GM is selling theirs for $225.