Nice protective 3D printed plastic caps for the Ford Tesla NACS charging adapter. Saw video of original maker using them at Reddit, but here is maker link:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1083051#profileId-1075240
I think we should not be rushing to trust the AI large language models that are helping us to understand the universe based on this back and forth with ChatGPT. Of course, maybe if I paid into the program I would have better results? Or am I not prompting very well?
Does anyone have more...
I rarely go off road, except for a couple of camping spots and do not usually show the Off-Road display parameters on the right side. I finally noticed it showing how the steering angle moved in the front of the picture while I was turning but stationary. There is also the degree of tilt...
Never noticed these lights staying on for any length of time before. Welcome lighting is turned Off. Keys laying 8 feet away on bench in front of truck. Also front light bar came on periodically during this time. Plus noticed center 12" display glowing. Truck is charging. Voltage sensor in...
Below is an email today from Electrify America...does this mean they will become competitive with Tesla?
"Hi,
We’d like to share an exciting recap of all that was accomplished in 2023. It was a pleasure supporting your electric journey this past year.
More electric vehicle (EV) drivers across...
What update made the change in the color scheme going from mostly blue to mostly white for the dials for charge level and speed? [Update: @brucek2 & @idahospud point out that White indicates Sport mode!]
What is with the jagged dips on the outside of the curves at 25% intervals for charge level...
Not recalls, about 85! items so far, some obviously would not apply to the Lightning (emissions!, 8 inch screen, etc). Not sure how ordered. Why was not the TSB number provided? Is there a way to get such a list with #s?
230914 Technical Service Information, so far, for 2022 Ford F-150...
And they will track data using in vehicle telematics, also allow dropping loads to avoid power during peak costs.
https://www.utilitydive.com/news/duke-energy-bmw-ford-gm-ev-charging-subscription-service/692281/
There is a link in the article to the Duke Energy press release with a slightly...
It is not a wear issue due to the driver's seat having more use. The passenger seat bottom bolster foam just seems to be a bit stiffer than the the driver's. I think I would like that extra firmness to hold my thigh in away from the driver's door and just give a feeling of being kept in place...
Hang in there, folks will be dissing your truck:
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2023-ford-f150-electric-car-rainforest-damage/?cmpid=BBD022723_BIZ
I wonder what other companies are doing for their raw materials?
For my XLT 312A SR it is not clear to me what is meant by Features and Settings if Features has settings like "Departure and Comfort" days/times, "Charge Settings", "Driver Assistance" settings, etc. And Settings has Features like Ford Assistant and Alexa. And why should there be two pages for...
Lots of drink holder spots, under the door speakers, good for small 16oz plastic bottles and then the drink/cup holders in the center console, front and back.
Found 32oz ThermoFlask at Costco recently, 2 for about $25 (I cannot find this model anywhere on the internet) that fit snugly in the...
I think it was the plastic of a seatbelt buckle (the belt wrapped around a large telescope tube without being latched in) that rubbed the armrest on a bumpy road:
The finish seems a bit fragile for a truck armrest. Anyone else experience this? This is a XLT, how tough are the other model...
If you can believe those darn environmentalists, California Utilities are making extra revenue on EVs that charge during Off-Peak hours, lowering rates for others.
https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/media-uploads/ev_impacts_december_2022_0.pdf
Also, shorter article...
I was not expecting the big hit for yearly registration and license costs here in California. Pickups are considered commercial vehicles, whereas SUVs as an regular automobile are not. I will be paying $993 this first year, of which I think $427 is for the license (MSRP * 0.65% tax deductible)...
California Towhee bird sees something reflected in dirty bottom of side step:
It was doing this the day before as well. This is just a small sample of its many jumps. I put some blue painters tape there. Will see if it stops the delusion.
I am noticing that the "luggage compartment" hood rests hard against the rubber bumper posts on both sides. It seems they would be adjustable with the bolt threads into the fixed nut, but they do not move by hand twisting and I am reluctant to force with a wrench. Maybe they are meant to be...
Something I thought that I could clean off, but now seems impossible, is that the Windshield is covered by numerous tiny bright dots or pin points (say, on average, less than 1/4" apart) that appear when the sun shines almost directly through them. Has anyone else noticed a problem like that...