Very frustrating that the only way to activate enroute battery preconditioning through something other than the native navigation system is using Android Autoā¦ Apple CarPlay users donāt have any option except paying for the navigation service once our trial is up.
Itās a redirect to the Ford support page linked to your Ford account. If you logged in and can see your vehicle information and the support options and links, then I think thatās it.
I got to attend the media briefing that Ford gave on this program last week, very exciting! I think itāll drive adoption and help convert some of the skeptics and people that are hesitantā¦ and more EV adoption benefits everyone!
I made sure to ask how the Ford Power Promise will help current...
Theyāre claiming itās a 2024 Fleet Edition Lightning that is optioned with the 80 amp onboard charger (which is an option for fleet ordered Lightnings) that charges at 80 amps on the Ford Pro charger at work but will only charge at 48 amps on their Grizzl-E Ultimate (80 amp) charger at home.
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United Chargers, who makes all the Grizzl-E EVSEs, is claiming that Ford Lightnings can only charge at 80 amps on the Ford Charge Station Pro.
Has anyone charged at 80 amps (or more than 48 amps) on an AC/L2 EVSE other than the Ford Charge Station Pro?
Got an update from Ford Model e Comms Team, wanted to shareā¦
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Ford has resumed shipping Fast Charging Adapters (NACS) to our customers that have been patiently waiting. Customers who have an adapter reserved can check their reservation status, which continues to be updated and...
I have a 2022 XLT, delivered August 2022, and noticed my passenger side running boards are starting to delaminate. Iām at 25K miles and I āll show it to dealer when I go in this week for the battery CSPsā¦ but dang these running boards are still an issue.
Iāve seen people adding higher trims options to lower trim trucks (door keypad, front light bars, etc)ā¦ got me thinking.
I have a 2022 XLTā¦ is it possible to add the Phone As A Key hardware (guessing Bluetooth receiver?) and reprogram with ForScan? Or is it embedded in the Lariat and Platinum...
Was digging around the Chicago Auto Showās website and saw that @Ford Motor Company will be showing the F-150 Lightning Seitchgear offroad demonstrator EV!
I think this will be its first major public appearance, so an incredible opportunity itās to see it in person!
If you'll be coming...
All EV Owners, EV Curious, are invited to attend. Enjoy breakfast, check out the Ford EV Lineup and meet with representatives from Ford Motor Company. Connect with members of the broader EV Community, including chapter members of the Great Lakes, Mid-West, and Northeast Lightning Clubs of...
Wanted to share here, the Midwest and Great Lakes Lightning Owners clubs are having a meetup with Ford at the Chicago Auto Show!
Saturday, February 10th.
Road trip your Lightning to participate with your truck, or come to the event and meet other owners in the Lightning community!
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Great report of your experiences!
I got 1.6 mi/kWh when I towed a trailer of lawn equipment. Every trailer will be different because you canāt fight physics.
Unfortunately, all the sensationalist YouTube videos of getting terrible efficiency towing giant box trailers (really the worst case...
Saturday, Oct 7th, 10AM CDT at the National Great Rivers Museum in Altonā¦ finishing up in St. Charles around lunch, trying to figure out the possibility of a group lunch, youāre welcome to join!
The Midwest Lightning Ownerās Club and the Gateway Rivian Club are co-hosting a road trip up the Great River Road on Saturday, Oct. 7th. Weāre meeting in Alton, headed up to Pere Marquette State Park, taking the ferry into MO, then finishing up in St. Charles.
Join us if youāre in the St. Louis...